The computer is not starting after the CPU was overclocked.
The computer is not starting after the CPU was overclocked.
I often push my GPU and CPU overclocking simultaneously since my PSU only supports 600 watts for some high-end parts. To better understand why my computer isn't booting properly, here are the details of my system. My GPU is an EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB with Superclocked and ACX Cooler. The CPU is AMD FX-8320, mounted on a Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P motherboard. RAM is Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB at 1600 MHz. The HDD is a Hitachi 1 TB HDD. I have three 120mm case fans and use the Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler. What seems to be the main reason for my computer failing to start is my PSU, a Thermaltake TR2 600W unit.
I usually ran these components at their standard speeds, but I managed to go overclock both parts. For some time, everything worked smoothly. Recently, I tried increasing the speed further. I boosted my FX-8320 to 4.25 GHz and the GPU to run a bit faster than its default. I kept using the same setup for several months without any problems. Today, I attempted an even bigger overclock, which was a big mistake. I increased the GPU speed to 100 MHz and the RAM by 300 MHz beyond their factory settings. The system ran well until I pushed the FX-8320 to 4.6 GHz. I played Batman: Arkham Origins for about 40 seconds before the computer froze. I restarted it, expecting to adjust the CPU speed in BIOS, but the process failed. After a startup beep (I didn’t know what the pre-boot routine was), I pressed delete, saw the BIOS logo appear, and then the PC shut down.
Now my computer keeps trying to restart and complete the boot sequence, but it fails. It beeps and shows the Gigabyte logo for the motherboard before powering off again. I suspect that excessive power is being drawn through my PSU, which is preventing proper startup. This is frustrating because I can’t change the clock speeds if I can’t enter BIOS. In the worst case, my CPU or motherboard might be damaged from my overclocking attempts.
Please help! I rely heavily on this machine for gaming, schoolwork, watching movies, browsing the web, and many other tasks. Your advice would mean a lot to me. I’m willing to do whatever it takes—even disassembling and reassembling—to get my computer back in working order.
and additionally, when increasing the speed, adjust it gradually and verify your system's stability using tools such as Prime95 or OCCT.
Matthew-san :
I usually overclock my GPU and CPU to get the best performance out of my games but I don't usually overclock my GPU and CPU at the same time because I only have a 600 watt PSU to support some high-end components.
For the sake of helping me understand why my computer won't properly boot here's my specs. GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Superclocked w/ACX Cooler. CPU: AMD FX-8320. Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P. RAM: Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB 1600 MHz. HDD: Hitachi 1 TB Hbecause DS721010CLA332. Case fans: Three 120mm fans. Special cooling: Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler. Lastly, and what I think to be the culprit behind my computer not booting is my PSU which is a Thermaltake TR2 600W.
I was probably pushing my 600 watt PSU just running those parts at stock speed but I've been able to push my luck and I've had my FX-8320 overclocked to 4.25 GHz and my EVGA 770 running slightly higher than it's stock speed. I used my system, with those two parts overclocked, for several months without issue. Earlier today I decided I'd try to go for a little more, and that was a huge mistake. I clocked my 770 at 100 MHz faster and the memory by 300 MHz over the factory clocked settings. My computer ran fine until I overclocked my FX-8320 to 4.6 GHz. I played Batman: Arkham Origins for about 40 seconds or so before my computer froze so I restarted my computer and I had planned on opening the BIOS to lower the speed of my CPU back down 4.25 but my Bios never completed loaded. After the beep at start up (I forgot what the pre-boot process is called lol) I hit the delete key, watched as the title of my Bios appeared on the screen, and then my computer shut off.
Now my computer keeps trying to restart and get through the boot process but doesn't boot, it'll actually beep and show the Gigabyte logo for my motherboard but then shut off and try to reboot again. What I suspect is happening is that between all my components and my overclocked CPU and GPU to much power is being pulled through my PSU which is causing my PC not to boot. If that's true then that really stinks because I can't change the clock speed of either my CPU or GPU if I can't get into the BIOS. Worst case scenario...my CPU and/or Motherboard was broken due to my overly ambitious overclocking.
Please help! I use my computer for so much. I do all my gaming, schoolwork, I watch movies, surf the internet, and do much more with this computer. It'll mean so much to me if someone could give my advice on how to get my computer to boot again and work just as good as it always has. I don't care what I have to do to get it to work, even if I have to take it all apart and put back together again.
I'm no professional on this type of thing, but if it was the OC that is causing the problem (Not a broken part) wouldn't it have to boot since the CPU isn't under load, and the GPU OC is on software? this is what I thought of, but again I'm not professional, and have only OCed one CPU in my life.
You might be right about Steel_Nugget, I thought the overclocking was the reason my PC wouldn't start, since it stopped working after I pushed it to a higher setting than usual. However, there could be other issues, and I don't have much idea what they might be because this computer hasn't failed before.
Matthew-san:
You might be right, Steel_Nugget. I thought it was the overclocking that was the issue, since my PC stopped working after I pushed it to a much higher setting than usual. However, there could be another reason entirely—I don’t really know what it would be because I haven’t had this computer fail before. Sorry, that’s all I can say. The only thing I can do is try another FX CPU to see if the problem lies with the motherboard or the CPU itself. But doing that might complicate things further.
restart your system settings
disconnect the power source, remove the battery, take out the RAM... wait 1 or 2 minutes, then reinsert it. This should reset everything to the factory level.
I don’t know your motherboard, but most devices have a jumper to reset the BIOS.
Then go back into the setup mode until you feel your heart stop... hehehe
Alright, thanks for the update. I've heard about resetting the BIOS manually before installing a new motherboard a couple of months back. Isn't the battery on most modern motherboards a silver circle on the board? I'm pretty sure that's it, but I'm not entirely sure how to do it. If I recall right, it should be a straightforward process. I plan to search for a tutorial on YouTube about resetting the battery just in case. I hope this will get my computer back online. From now on, I'll be more careful when overclocking my components.
it functions similarly to a watch battery but slightly larger than a penny. disconnect power, remove the battery and remove the RAM. this helps clear the memory safely. wait about 1 to 2 minutes, then reinsert it. remember to touch the case to discharge any static electricity.