System shutting down or restarting during game load. Hardware monitoring shows voltage levels not meeting requirements.
System shutting down or restarting during game load. Hardware monitoring shows voltage levels not meeting requirements.
Hey! Your system seems to restart unexpectedly during game loading, especially on the loading screens like in CB 2077 or Crysis Remastered. The readings from HWMonitor show voltages that are a bit outside normal ranges—like the 12V rail is higher than expected and the 3.3V rail is lower. This could point to power supply issues or component faults. Check the PSU, MOBO, and GPU connections. Make sure everything is properly seated and not loose. If the problem persists even with default BIOS settings, the power supply might be the culprit.
That’s still technically acceptable within the guidelines. It’s definitely on the lower end, but it meets the requirements. Your PSU appears to be quite close to the minimum specs, possibly due to measurement inaccuracies or a very thin power supply. Do you have a multimeter available that can connect into a MOLEX connector to check the output? I’m curious if this might indicate a faulty unit.
I understand...a faulty PSU would be unusual for me. My previous unit from Corsair lasted 12 years. I don’t have a multimeter and I’m not sure how to use one, but it seems simple enough. I can bring my computer to my friend’s place to test the PSU there. I’m also curious if the issue might lie on the motherboard. Even though my system isn’t very old, I often run it overclocked.
performing an OC on marginal voltage rails won't improve stability. Maybe test your setup at someone else's place—your home wiring might be unreliable, and the incoming voltage could be weak.
Hey! I chose to upgrade my PSU after chatting with a tech-savvy friend. @manikyath also appreciated the help! I picked the Corsair RM1000X and my system is now running smoothly. It no longer freezes or restarts unexpectedly when launching games. I've attached another photo of the HWMonitor readings. The voltages are now within normal ranges, which is a big improvement over the old setup. If the issue persists, I'll share it again here. Cheers!