System warning detected during high-load gaming session
System warning detected during high-load gaming session
I believe I might be missing the core problem here, but here’s a summary: I recently assembled a new PC with these components: ROG STRIX Z690-A (BIOS .0707), Intel i7-12700K, Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 (PC4-28800), WD_BLACK 2TB SN850 NVMe Corsair HX Series, and a 1000W Windows 11 system. Running a Corsair AIO on the CPU inside a Corsair 4000X case. I’ve been testing MSI Afterburner and Armoury Crate to diagnose issues. At idle, temperatures hover between 35-40°C on both GPU and CPU. Everything seems normal. When launching games, especially in DotA, I notice a consistent beep from the motherboard (unless the GPU has one), but no sound when just browsing or in-game. Adjusting FPS caps to 60-240 in-game caused GPU temps to rise above 60°C. Lowering the cap and keeping temps under 55°C avoided alarms. When I increase settings toward 60°C, the system triggers an alert. I’ve checked the UEFI but can’t find a setting to raise the alarm. Something seems off—please help me figure it out!
Include a clip of the beeping sound. This board lacks an internal speaker, which is common now—especially with EVGA—they were the last major option. Unless you connected a separate speaker, the noise could come from a failing fan, the AIO pump, coil whine, or another issue. A video showing the sound would help identify the source. If you used a speaker, simply unplugging it usually resolves the problem.
You set up your phone to capture the audio as requested, which helped you identify the source of the noise. Playing the video again made it clearer where the sound came from—it turned out to be my APC UPS Backup. When the game runs at full intensity, the GPU uses around 350-400 watts, pushing the APC UPS into an alarm mode. My APC600 is designed for about 330 watts, so it won’t handle this new setup. Thanks for the guidance, even if it was a bit confusing. Listening to others helped me stay on track.
I expected it to turn into something similar to what I described earlier. It's hard to recall the last time I spotted a PC equipped with a buzzer, particularly one that would alert me when temperatures rose too high. Pushing a UPS beyond its limits makes perfect sense.