System halts during maintenance task.
System halts during maintenance task.
It's been happening again to me. After cleaning my PC, I still experience freezing when playing Valorant. It seems to occur occasionally, not always, but it’s noticeable. Stress tests worked fine before, but now it’s affecting gameplay. The first time I fixed it, I checked the connections and everything looked good, yet it disappeared. This time I’m unsure what’s causing it. My friend mentioned switching power strips and it helped, so I’m considering that option. What do you think?
It seems the issue is related to Valorant rather than the equipment.
I didn't disconnect anything, but I made sure everything stays intact.
Suggests a thermal paste problem—possibly dried out or uneven. Needs a consistency similar to paper-thin and razor-sharp. Avoid spillage anywhere, especially on the CPU. Possible causes: leftover cleaner or voltage issues from debris. Clean thoroughly with purified water, then mineral oil (not tap water), followed by isopropyl alcohol. Check for loose connectors. I’m confident the first two steps are the best approach.
Yes, when you open the start menu and choose "shutdown," the fans usually continue running and the screen stays illuminated.
Check the system stability across all categories for at least one hour using OCCT. Address any issues by performing a BIOS reset or updating the firmware. In the worst case, you may need to accept the problem.