System requires fixes to prevent random restarts during GPU stress testing
System requires fixes to prevent random restarts during GPU stress testing
Hello everyone. My name is Aris Jay from Malaysia. I’m facing an issue with my PC and just wanted to clarify before jumping to conclusions. The problem starts when the system runs low on resources during FurMark testing. After switching to an M.2 NVMe SSD and reinstalling Windows, everything seems normal—games run fine. But after a few days of using NVMe, the PC becomes unstable. While gaming, it freezes; the keyboard stops responding but the cursor moves. It eventually crashes into a blue screen, requiring a restart. When trying to boot, the Wallpaper Engine causes another freeze. I stopped that service and it works now. The issue keeps recurring, even during games. To summarize, I suspect either a failing GPU or a power supply problem. What do you think? I’ll share my PC details here.
PC Specifications:
- Ryzen 5 2600 B450M
- Steel Legend Zotac Amp Extreme GTX 1070
- T-Force 16GB RAM
- M.2 Thermaltake 650W
- Windows 10 (reinstalled)
Consider using HWInfo64 to track temperatures and voltages, offering flexible display settings and logging capabilities. After a crash, review the logs and examine the Windows Event Viewer for error details. The photo quality is limited by reflections from the side panel; are you employing a pig tail connector? In addition to HWInfo64, MSI Afterburner can also monitor, log, and adjust temperatures and voltages live, paired with Unigene's Heaven benchmark for detailed insights. Also verify the M.2 drive temperature. Turn off as many third-party applications or utilities as possible during testing (including RGB tools).
The Thermaltake model they mention typically features a significant amount of unnecessary components.
Power supply might be the problem if the GPU isn't working. Clean dust from the system, reapply thermal paste to CPU and GPU if possible, and avoid overclocking. Hardware info is also a good choice. Consider borrowing the GPU and PSU from friends or family.