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System stops working only when you're not playing games, requiring 20 to 100+ restarts to restore the operating system?

System stops working only when you're not playing games, requiring 20 to 100+ restarts to restore the operating system?

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_RAFFARD_
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09-19-2024, 05:16 AM
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I'm struggling with this problem, usually systems fail when under pressure, but not mine. It crashes completely every time unless I launch a game right away—usually within minutes if I'm not running a game. I have to start the game first to keep it running, just about every time. Once the game is running and the graphics card is at 99%, things stabilize permanently. If I shut down the game, the system drops within a minute or two without fail. Coming back into the OS afterward is tough; the spinning circles freeze on the BIOS screen, and I'm stuck in an endless reset loop—circles pause, reset, pause again, until eventually I end up in the OS where I must immediately launch a game to keep it going.

This is how I've tried to troubleshoot:
- Swapped out the video card – same problem.
- Flashed the BIOS – still the same issue.
I’m certain it’s not the hard drive, because even if I force a boot from USB during this, the same thing occurs.
The power supply seems fine; I haven’t had any issues with it.
My CPU passed stress tests without any problems.
I removed all RAM, tried one stick in every bay, and still faced the same issue.
Has anyone encountered something like this—where a system needs constant stress to stay online?

Here’s my hardware setup:
- Asus Crosshair VIII board
- EVGA RTX 3090
- AMD 5950x
- Thermaltake 1250W PSU
- M.2 boot drive and other non-boot SSDs
- 64GB Corsair RAM
- Windows 10 Pro

Appreciate any help!
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_RAFFARD_
09-19-2024, 05:16 AM #1

I'm struggling with this problem, usually systems fail when under pressure, but not mine. It crashes completely every time unless I launch a game right away—usually within minutes if I'm not running a game. I have to start the game first to keep it running, just about every time. Once the game is running and the graphics card is at 99%, things stabilize permanently. If I shut down the game, the system drops within a minute or two without fail. Coming back into the OS afterward is tough; the spinning circles freeze on the BIOS screen, and I'm stuck in an endless reset loop—circles pause, reset, pause again, until eventually I end up in the OS where I must immediately launch a game to keep it going.

This is how I've tried to troubleshoot:
- Swapped out the video card – same problem.
- Flashed the BIOS – still the same issue.
I’m certain it’s not the hard drive, because even if I force a boot from USB during this, the same thing occurs.
The power supply seems fine; I haven’t had any issues with it.
My CPU passed stress tests without any problems.
I removed all RAM, tried one stick in every bay, and still faced the same issue.
Has anyone encountered something like this—where a system needs constant stress to stay online?

Here’s my hardware setup:
- Asus Crosshair VIII board
- EVGA RTX 3090
- AMD 5950x
- Thermaltake 1250W PSU
- M.2 boot drive and other non-boot SSDs
- 64GB Corsair RAM
- Windows 10 Pro

Appreciate any help!

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ricby
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09-19-2024, 05:16 AM
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Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Have you reset the CMOS after confirming the BIOS flash was successful? Regarding the BIOS, which version are you using?
The PSU appears to be functioning properly, I haven't encountered any problems.
PSU model: Thermaltake 1250watt
Thermaltake is the manufacturer of this PSU, and the advertised power rating is 1250W. Could you provide the model number? If the unit has been operating for some time, let me know its age.
RAM: 64gb Corsair
Kindly share a link to the RAM you're using.
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ricby
09-19-2024, 05:16 AM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Have you reset the CMOS after confirming the BIOS flash was successful? Regarding the BIOS, which version are you using?
The PSU appears to be functioning properly, I haven't encountered any problems.
PSU model: Thermaltake 1250watt
Thermaltake is the manufacturer of this PSU, and the advertised power rating is 1250W. Could you provide the model number? If the unit has been operating for some time, let me know its age.
RAM: 64gb Corsair
Kindly share a link to the RAM you're using.

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AnnabananaL12
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09-19-2024, 05:16 AM
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Hi and welcome!
I’m not sure if I actually reset the CMOS, but I did bring the BIOS back to its default configuration.
The power supply is a Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 1200w.
My RAM isn’t Corsair—it’s GSKILL, here’s the link.
All overclocking settings for the system are turned off since this problem started.
https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-64gb-288-...6820374132
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AnnabananaL12
09-19-2024, 05:16 AM #3

Hi and welcome!
I’m not sure if I actually reset the CMOS, but I did bring the BIOS back to its default configuration.
The power supply is a Thermaltake Toughpower iRGB Plus 1200w.
My RAM isn’t Corsair—it’s GSKILL, here’s the link.
All overclocking settings for the system are turned off since this problem started.
https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-64gb-288-...6820374132

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luluj2015
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09-19-2024, 05:16 AM
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I've focused on the PSU or motherboard, but remain uncertain about why pushing the system is seen as the only solution to avoid a crash. For those with more experience, this might indicate something specific.
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luluj2015
09-19-2024, 05:16 AM #4

I've focused on the PSU or motherboard, but remain uncertain about why pushing the system is seen as the only solution to avoid a crash. For those with more experience, this might indicate something specific.

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