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The breaker failed and now my computer starts with issues.

The breaker failed and now my computer starts with issues.

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03-17-2023, 08:23 PM
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The issue disappears after startup, but I’m worried it damaged my computer. The game crashes unexpectedly, and I’m unsure if this affected the entire system.
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03-17-2023, 08:23 PM #1

The issue disappears after startup, but I’m worried it damaged my computer. The game crashes unexpectedly, and I’m unsure if this affected the entire system.

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03-20-2023, 11:50 PM
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03-21-2023, 05:28 AM
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The monitor appears to function normally until after that moment, then it becomes unstable. Playing League of Legends caused noticeable issues that shouldn't occur. Prior to this, I experienced no such problems. Could something have changed recently?
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03-21-2023, 05:28 AM #3

The monitor appears to function normally until after that moment, then it becomes unstable. Playing League of Legends caused noticeable issues that shouldn't occur. Prior to this, I experienced no such problems. Could something have changed recently?

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03-26-2023, 08:05 PM
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I'd begin with the RAM. If you're using more than one stick in your machine, remove all but one and restart, then switch the sticks one by one to test. This method helps identify problems early—RAM often matches what you're observing and is likely the faulty part. Check if your screen issue disappears. If you have compatible RAM from another machine and previous steps didn't resolve the problem, install a known good stick from that machine and restart again. The next step would be to replace the GPU and observe the outcome. If the issue continues after these steps, it's possible the motherboard is damaged; a spike in power could have affected it. A UPS, even a small one, offers better protection than a surge protector.
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03-26-2023, 08:05 PM #4

I'd begin with the RAM. If you're using more than one stick in your machine, remove all but one and restart, then switch the sticks one by one to test. This method helps identify problems early—RAM often matches what you're observing and is likely the faulty part. Check if your screen issue disappears. If you have compatible RAM from another machine and previous steps didn't resolve the problem, install a known good stick from that machine and restart again. The next step would be to replace the GPU and observe the outcome. If the issue continues after these steps, it's possible the motherboard is damaged; a spike in power could have affected it. A UPS, even a small one, offers better protection than a surge protector.

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