System experiences frequent failures.
System experiences frequent failures.
Details: MOBO - Asus Prime x370 Pro CPU; Ryzen 5 1600 RAM; Corsair LPX 3000mhz 32GB GPU; Evga RTX 2060 Super XC Ultra (14 Pin 175W); Power supply - Evga 600 BQ 80+ Bronze OS; Windows 10 Pro 64bit; Drive - Samsung 860 EVO 500GB (Boot drive). When attempting games or demanding tasks, my computer frequently encounters difficulties. Every time I launch Rainbow 6 Siege for about 15 to 30 minutes, the system crashes. It sometimes freezes briefly with audio still playing before redirecting me to the home screen without any error, or it crashes completely and restarts without a blue screen. Until then, the game runs smoothly at 1440p ultra with 120-144fps. I've also faced similar issues in Fortnite, where performance drops even when running at low or ultra settings. The crashes occur regardless of whether I play at low or high settings, usually dropping to around 30fps while moving and then briefly increasing. I've updated drivers, OS, and BIOS; verified game files; reinstalled both titles. My CPU has been stress-tested at about 65°C and passed Memtest86 with no errors. My GPU was benchmarked on Heaven, showing good performance at around 61°C. This is where the latest problem appears. Most of the time I ran Heaven through 26 slides without issues. About 30 minutes ago I played it once and everything seemed normal. Then after a short while, it crashed again—no blue screen, just a restart. Now I'm unsure whether to focus on the power supply or the GPU. I've shared both histories: my PSU was bought in 2017, used heavily from 2017-2020 (about three years), remained in good condition until roughly two weeks ago. My GPU was given by my brother-in-law at the same time I started using the PSU again. He mentioned he purchased a new GPU in 2020 and only used it briefly before storing it safely, avoiding any contact until I received it. The PSU has only one VGA cable, which connects to an 8-pin and 6-pin connector. There are conflicting opinions on whether this setup is acceptable. At this stage, I need clarity: is the issue with my power supply, my GPU, or something else? I'm considering a power supply tester but am unsure how to use it. I have an old GTX 1050 Ti that could be plugged in, but if the problem lies with the GPU not receiving enough power, the 1050 might not provide sufficient voltage. Ultimately, I don’t want to reinstall Windows unless absolutely necessary.
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I’m uncertain about the exact issue. I attempted to check for airflow by placing my hand under the case, but I didn’t notice much movement. Without opening the computer, it’s hard to confirm further.