Screen turns off, graphics cards heat up fully, requiring a reboot during gameplay
Screen turns off, graphics cards heat up fully, requiring a reboot during gameplay
Recently I've experienced this problem where my computer freezes suddenly, turns black, the GPU speeds up to maximum, and I need to restart it manually. It usually happens quickly during intense games, though it can take longer in games with low-poly graphics. At first, I suspected a power supply issue since one was faulty and caused parts to fail, but even after replacing it, the problem persists. My setup includes: CPU – Ryzen 7 5800x, GPU – EVGA RTX 2070 Black Gaming, RAM – 64GB Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB, PSU – Corsair RM750x, Motherboard – ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming.
Challenge your memory now. (Don’t worry if you could post links) Let the test run smoothly if possible and your CPU has a built-in GPU—then you can skip the 2070 and try a stress test. But 64 gigabytes will take time. Prime95 will show temperatures and usage; CoreTemp data would be useful. If everything functions, you’re done with the 2070—check drivers or card. Clear DDU from Guru3D in safe mode (instructions on site) but it’s straightforward. Update the driver and run a test. Now try the card on another machine with a verified PSU. If it works there, the issue is likely the GPU. Clever folks will help soon—keep it interesting!
Memtest needs to run all night, but I attempted DDU and it didn’t help. I’m sure my CPU temperature is low since the cooler is more than sufficient and fresh paste is applied. It’s still running, so the graphics card must be the issue. I just hope I can figure out what’s causing it.
Just a note, power sources can lead to various issues without immediately shutting down the system. Old PSUs often cause voltage spikes, making graphics cards vulnerable to power problems lately—especially with Nvidia models. It’s hard to fix once it happens.