Random PC crashes ?
Random PC crashes ?
I have been facing unexpected PC shutdowns for more than six months, even while performing simple activities such as browsing the web. Below are my system details:
CPU: Ryzen 7 5700X
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 (rev.1.2)
GPU: Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti
RAM: Corsair 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz
OS: Windows 11 (previously running Windows 10 with identical hardware)
To investigate the problem, I performed these checks:
Kept an eye on temperatures using HWInfo and CPU-Z.
Increased system load with Cinebench R22, R24, Heaven Benchmark, and Furmark—none caused a crash.
Checked Event Viewer for any relevant crash logs.
Tested the system with one RAM stick, but the issue still occurred.
Experimented with different BIOS versions (FB, FGb, FGc, FGd, FGa, FD) without success.
Swapped RAM and power supply, yet the problem persisted.
After thorough troubleshooting, the random crashes continue; I would value any guidance or help in fixing this.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
OS: Windows 11 (previously running Windows 10 with the same hardware)
Did you migrate to Windows 11 using the internal upgrade path? If so, then you format and reinstall the OS after fabricating your bootable USB installer and installing the OS in offline mode.
Tried various BIOS versions, including FB, FGb, FGc, FGd, FGa, and FD, without success.
Flash to the latest version if you aren't on FGd, then clear the CMOS, once you've verified the BIOS was successfully flashed to the latest version.
Can you please elaborate what you're referring to as a crash? Do you mean a system reboot?
Swapped out RAM and the power supply, but the problem remains unresolved.
You forgot to mention the make and model of your PSU and the replacement unit, as well as their ages in case they've been in service for a while.
How are you cooling the processor and what is the make and model of your case?
Components Details:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Mainboard: Aorus B550 Aorus Elite AX V2
Memory: Corsair 8GB DDR4 3600 MHz (two 8GB modules)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750 750W (installed recently)
Storage: Seagate 2TB HDD and a 500GB NVMe SSD
Graphics: Gigabyte 3060Ti
Cooling System: Hyper 212 LED fan with ATX Cooler Master case
The build date is February 13, 2023. I usually install the operating system via USB without an internet connection.
My current issue is sudden screen blackouts paired with a buzzing noise. There are no logs or error messages in the Windows Event Viewer.
I attempted to update to the latest BIOS (version FGd), but the problem continues. Right now, I’m using BIOS version FF.
I also performed Prime95 stress tests for 30–40 minutes without any crashes, indicating stability under load.
Regarding my BIOS configuration: Secure Boot is active because I play Valorant.
SVM remains enabled.
XMP is turned off, so RAM operates at the default 2666 MHz.
Additional advice or guidance would be very helpful.