Random PC shutdowns with a red VGA display sign.
Random PC shutdowns with a red VGA display sign.
Hey there! You're doing great with your PC build, and it's normal to feel a bit unsure about the setup. Let me break down what happened in simple terms.
After installing Windows, drivers, and AMD software, your system started working fine for a while. But then, during a game, it suddenly shut down completely—black screen, everything powered off. You mentioned it was safe from weather and had a surge protector.
When you tried to boot again, the RGB LEDs stayed on, but the GPU, CPU cooler, and system fans stopped working. That’s unusual. I’m not sure what that means yet, but it sounds like something might be wrong with the power delivery or cooling setup.
You decided not to open anything and waited a bit before trying to fix it. You flipped the PSU switch and let it shut down completely before trying to boot again. After a few more hours of gaming, you turned it off using Windows Shutdown and waited a minute before checking the BIOS. The screen didn’t show up, and the VGA indicator stayed lit.
Your specs look like they’re solid:
- 5700X CPU
- Ryzen 5 2600
- 16GB TRIDENT Z RAM
- MSI B450 Tomahawk MAX MMO card
- 500GB SSD
- EVGA 650W white PSU
You mentioned overheating wasn’t an issue because you had max fans running and temps stayed below 62°C. That’s a good sign.