System instability resulting in difficulties at startup.
System instability resulting in difficulties at startup.
I'm going to describe my PC construction process.
I used an MSI MPG Z390 motherboard, paired with a GeForce 1080 Ti graphics card and an Intel Core i7-8700K processor. My cooling solution was a Corsair Hydro series, and I utilized a Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2x8GB) memory kit. A Corsair HX850 power supply and a Samsung 970 EVO M.2 drive completed the build.
I assembled this system approximately two weeks ago, and while it functioned reasonably well – considering it was my initial build – I impulsively added two additional RAM modules, increasing the capacity to 32GB. Upon powering down, removing the battery from the motherboard, and attempting a CMOS reset as guided by an MSI YouTube tutorial, it initially appeared to work. However, shortly after booting, the system froze, and a hard reset was required. Upon restarting, it repeatedly blinked on and off before another reset became necessary.
I suspected RAM-related issues based on my observations. I disconnected the additional RAM sticks and attempted a CMOS reset again, this time without them installed. This improved stability for roughly ten minutes before freezing once more.
Each freeze results in a hard reset, followed by the system blinking on and off repeatedly.
Please excuse the length of this account. Providing detailed information often assists experts, as my familiarity with both software and hardware is still developing. Any assistance would be invaluable to me.
Here’s a revised version:
I've tried restarting it by shutting down, disconnecting the rear master switch, and pressing the power button repeatedly to discharge any remaining energy. After approximately ten minutes of inactivity, it will boot successfully for a short period – around sixty seconds – before freezing completely again.