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Shows intermittent flickering and restarts when under stress

Shows intermittent flickering and restarts when under stress

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iSwizzu
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03-02-2025, 07:49 PM
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I’m trying to determine if the problem lies with the power supply, motherboard, or graphics card. Whenever I increase the workload on my PC, the screens flicker and it restarts frequently—sometimes fully, sometimes just locking up briefly. After a reboot, one display may appear at a distorted resolution with artifacts, while other tasks like gaming and browsing work smoothly. Running Prime95 didn’t trigger a restart but caused flickering. The fans and lights keep spinning without powering down during restarts. This isn’t my brand new machine; it’s five years old. I’m considering replacing a component to fix the issue but want to identify the culprit first.
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iSwizzu
03-02-2025, 07:49 PM #1

I’m trying to determine if the problem lies with the power supply, motherboard, or graphics card. Whenever I increase the workload on my PC, the screens flicker and it restarts frequently—sometimes fully, sometimes just locking up briefly. After a reboot, one display may appear at a distorted resolution with artifacts, while other tasks like gaming and browsing work smoothly. Running Prime95 didn’t trigger a restart but caused flickering. The fans and lights keep spinning without powering down during restarts. This isn’t my brand new machine; it’s five years old. I’m considering replacing a component to fix the issue but want to identify the culprit first.

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Frosting_Ice
Member
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03-02-2025, 07:49 PM
#2
Have you verified the temperatures? It's possible the system overheats under load. You might also investigate using replacement components. If you lack any, consider asking a friend to lend their PC. Check the GPU on their machine, test it in yours, and repeat for the PSU and other components.
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Frosting_Ice
03-02-2025, 07:49 PM #2

Have you verified the temperatures? It's possible the system overheats under load. You might also investigate using replacement components. If you lack any, consider asking a friend to lend their PC. Check the GPU on their machine, test it in yours, and repeat for the PSU and other components.

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Animal_Lover_1
Junior Member
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03-02-2025, 07:49 PM
#3
The screens release or freeze the PC and restart before I can even press alt+tab to check temperatures. I was able to capture a peak during Prime 95 when everything seemed normal. After opening the case, I cleaned it thoroughly just to confirm. Since I don’t have anyone nearby to test replacement parts, I’m planning to visit MicroCenter after work and pick up one of each. I’m hoping swapping one component will fix the problem.
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Animal_Lover_1
03-02-2025, 07:49 PM #3

The screens release or freeze the PC and restart before I can even press alt+tab to check temperatures. I was able to capture a peak during Prime 95 when everything seemed normal. After opening the case, I cleaned it thoroughly just to confirm. Since I don’t have anyone nearby to test replacement parts, I’m planning to visit MicroCenter after work and pick up one of each. I’m hoping swapping one component will fix the problem.

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BrackzAU
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03-02-2025, 07:49 PM
#4
These power supplies are known for their dependability. A failure is possible, but it wouldn't be the first thing I'd expect.
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BrackzAU
03-02-2025, 07:49 PM #4

These power supplies are known for their dependability. A failure is possible, but it wouldn't be the first thing I'd expect.

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Dinosowr
Junior Member
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03-02-2025, 07:49 PM
#5
The ongoing rotation of the case fans and the persistent RGB lighting after a restart suggest a possible motherboard problem, though I kept an open mind about a power supply issue.
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Dinosowr
03-02-2025, 07:49 PM #5

The ongoing rotation of the case fans and the persistent RGB lighting after a restart suggest a possible motherboard problem, though I kept an open mind about a power supply issue.

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3gilad3
Senior Member
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03-02-2025, 07:49 PM
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Enable XMP if you want to keep it on, but it can cause problems with older systems. The pink artifacts likely point to a GPU driver problem. Start with basic fixes before considering hardware changes.
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3gilad3
03-02-2025, 07:49 PM #6

Enable XMP if you want to keep it on, but it can cause problems with older systems. The pink artifacts likely point to a GPU driver problem. Start with basic fixes before considering hardware changes.

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Guardz
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03-02-2025, 07:49 PM
#7
Of course I'd attempt that first, since changing something can become a simple solution.
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Guardz
03-02-2025, 07:49 PM #7

Of course I'd attempt that first, since changing something can become a simple solution.