F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop System operates at full power usage, cooling fan shuts down, and screen malfunctions.

System operates at full power usage, cooling fan shuts down, and screen malfunctions.

System operates at full power usage, cooling fan shuts down, and screen malfunctions.

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zNoouz_
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10-19-2023, 05:07 AM
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Hey there! I’m finding myself puzzled. When I launch a game or open several apps/tabs, the screen freezes completely or restarts, showing just one uniform color—white, red, blue, or green. My setup is an older machine, but it still works fine. Here are my details: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZRbBjZ Recent HWI data (lowest settings): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing Another point: I used an old HWI log with a failing GPU (AMD R7 260X) about a month before this. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing Back then, the CPU usage never hit 100% and only increased after the GPU upgrade. At first, I thought the power supply was the culprit—it lacks an efficient rating and has a hot spot on the motherboard connector. I plan to swap it soon. However, during testing, my fan speed drops to zero around the midpoint of full CPU load. I usually played games or ran tasks a week before writing this. What could be causing this? I’m logging with HWI as I type. P.S., I’m not a tech pro and my hands are sweaty, so I’m hesitant to take apart my PC until I get help from someone who builds computers—especially since the PSU might be the real issue.
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10-19-2023, 05:07 AM #1

Hey there! I’m finding myself puzzled. When I launch a game or open several apps/tabs, the screen freezes completely or restarts, showing just one uniform color—white, red, blue, or green. My setup is an older machine, but it still works fine. Here are my details: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZRbBjZ Recent HWI data (lowest settings): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing Another point: I used an old HWI log with a failing GPU (AMD R7 260X) about a month before this. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing Back then, the CPU usage never hit 100% and only increased after the GPU upgrade. At first, I thought the power supply was the culprit—it lacks an efficient rating and has a hot spot on the motherboard connector. I plan to swap it soon. However, during testing, my fan speed drops to zero around the midpoint of full CPU load. I usually played games or ran tasks a week before writing this. What could be causing this? I’m logging with HWI as I type. P.S., I’m not a tech pro and my hands are sweaty, so I’m hesitant to take apart my PC until I get help from someone who builds computers—especially since the PSU might be the real issue.

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10-19-2023, 05:57 AM
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The power supply has an output of 80+ efficiency. That means it’s at least 80% efficient, but whether it qualifies as 80+ Gold depends on the exact rating. If your system uses more than the standard 80%, you might still be missing some power for your components.
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10-19-2023, 05:57 AM #2

The power supply has an output of 80+ efficiency. That means it’s at least 80% efficient, but whether it qualifies as 80+ Gold depends on the exact rating. If your system uses more than the standard 80%, you might still be missing some power for your components.

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