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The PC is failing to maintain a stable connection or resume operation after powering down.

The PC is failing to maintain a stable connection or resume operation after powering down.

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sacapatates
Posting Freak
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11-23-2021, 08:57 AM
#1
Hi, first post so let me know if I miss or mess up anything.
Basically it's what's in the title. For quite some time at this point (probably close to if not over a year) my PC will throw one of several PSC codes anytime I boot, restart, or wake from sleep. The issue has persisted through various config and hardware changes and at this point I'm a bit tired of getting it to a semi-stable state only to mess it up while trying to troubleshoot it again.
My System:
Part
Model
Note
CPU
Intel Core i5-12600KF
Issue persists regardless of whether I'm using an OC profile in XTU or not
GPU
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC
Upgraded from a Gigabyte 3070 OC, the issue was still present on the 3070
Motherboard
ASRock Z690 Steel Legend WiFi 6E
What I suspect may be the culprit, I tried testing another motherboard I had in storage but it seems to have died
RAM
4x16 DDR4 GSkill Trident Z
3600
F4-3600C18-16GTZR
Two kits, I've been careful to keep them paired as they came. Upgraded from a 2x16
3200
XPG AX4U320016G16A-ST41 kit where the issue was still present
PSU
EVGA 750 GT Supernova
Purchased 16/07/22, weak for a 5080 but the issue predates the GPU upgrade
Boot drive
KINGSTON SKC3000S512G
OS
Windows 26200.7705
BIOS
21.01
What I've Tried:
I disabled fast startup and tried using hibernation instead of sleep
Updated Windows
Plugged the PC directly into the wall instead of through a voltage regulator
(Power delivery has caused issues in the past, more on that later)
Tested my original RAM kit (The XPG Kit) on another PC, it wouldn't boot with that RAM so I assumed it was the problem and replaced it only to have the same issue occur
I tried running without XMP when i first installed this ram kit but the issue remained, interestingly, enabling XMP after this started causing failed boot warnings and defaulting to 2133, reducing the XMP profile's speed from 3600 to 3200 originally seemed to return the system to the previous state of not posting consistently, but after resetting the CMOS recently, even 3200 triggers the failed boot warnings.
Ran Windows Memory Diagnostic
Ran each ram kit individually on slots 1 & 2, then with a single stick on all four slots
Cleared CMOS with pins on motherboard
Updated BIOS
05/02
- Ran memtest86+, the test ran for about an hour before passing with no errors found. Interestingly, Memory SPD Information seemed to show the 3600mhz XMP profile applied successfully, but task manager in Windows shows 2133.
Problems I think are related:
A few years ago this PC stopped booting completely, no lights or anything. Plugging it in a different room didn't help so I took it to a repair place to take a look. They told me they couldn't find anything wrong and that it had booted on the first try. After I brought it home it started booting again and worked for probably 2+ years from this point onward.
Assetto Corsa Competizione gets increasingly severe stutters at consistent parts of every track, CPU and GPU usage are fine, and so is RAM consumption, but the stutters get worse the longer the game is running. By the end of a 6 hour endurance race the game was freezing for half a second in these parts. Some other games get semi-consistent stutters every few seconds.
I took a video of the PSC lights under various circumstances:
View: https://youtu.be/_OyZDq9gQMc
Other
Checking Event Viewer does show several errors but I can't trace any to the startup process or to the pre-POST restarts specifically. Of note is:
Code:
Error 2/3/2026 10:19:43 PM WHEA-Logger 1 None - A fatal hardware error has occurred. A record describing the condition is contained in the data section of this event. | Keywords 0x8000000000000002
I see this hex mentioned in a few different threads, but the only folder in C:\Windows\LiveKernelReports is empty and I haven't run into any BSODs. A lot of what I'm reading points towards the CPU but without the log being generated I can't be sure if it's an issue with the CPU itself or the CPU reporting an issue with some other piece of hardware.
Reliability History also doesn't show much of note, a couple application crashes. The only exception being two bad_module_info entries.
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sacapatates
11-23-2021, 08:57 AM #1

Hi, first post so let me know if I miss or mess up anything.
Basically it's what's in the title. For quite some time at this point (probably close to if not over a year) my PC will throw one of several PSC codes anytime I boot, restart, or wake from sleep. The issue has persisted through various config and hardware changes and at this point I'm a bit tired of getting it to a semi-stable state only to mess it up while trying to troubleshoot it again.
My System:
Part
Model
Note
CPU
Intel Core i5-12600KF
Issue persists regardless of whether I'm using an OC profile in XTU or not
GPU
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC
Upgraded from a Gigabyte 3070 OC, the issue was still present on the 3070
Motherboard
ASRock Z690 Steel Legend WiFi 6E
What I suspect may be the culprit, I tried testing another motherboard I had in storage but it seems to have died
RAM
4x16 DDR4 GSkill Trident Z
3600
F4-3600C18-16GTZR
Two kits, I've been careful to keep them paired as they came. Upgraded from a 2x16
3200
XPG AX4U320016G16A-ST41 kit where the issue was still present
PSU
EVGA 750 GT Supernova
Purchased 16/07/22, weak for a 5080 but the issue predates the GPU upgrade
Boot drive
KINGSTON SKC3000S512G
OS
Windows 26200.7705
BIOS
21.01
What I've Tried:
I disabled fast startup and tried using hibernation instead of sleep
Updated Windows
Plugged the PC directly into the wall instead of through a voltage regulator
(Power delivery has caused issues in the past, more on that later)
Tested my original RAM kit (The XPG Kit) on another PC, it wouldn't boot with that RAM so I assumed it was the problem and replaced it only to have the same issue occur
I tried running without XMP when i first installed this ram kit but the issue remained, interestingly, enabling XMP after this started causing failed boot warnings and defaulting to 2133, reducing the XMP profile's speed from 3600 to 3200 originally seemed to return the system to the previous state of not posting consistently, but after resetting the CMOS recently, even 3200 triggers the failed boot warnings.
Ran Windows Memory Diagnostic
Ran each ram kit individually on slots 1 & 2, then with a single stick on all four slots
Cleared CMOS with pins on motherboard
Updated BIOS
05/02
- Ran memtest86+, the test ran for about an hour before passing with no errors found. Interestingly, Memory SPD Information seemed to show the 3600mhz XMP profile applied successfully, but task manager in Windows shows 2133.
Problems I think are related:
A few years ago this PC stopped booting completely, no lights or anything. Plugging it in a different room didn't help so I took it to a repair place to take a look. They told me they couldn't find anything wrong and that it had booted on the first try. After I brought it home it started booting again and worked for probably 2+ years from this point onward.
Assetto Corsa Competizione gets increasingly severe stutters at consistent parts of every track, CPU and GPU usage are fine, and so is RAM consumption, but the stutters get worse the longer the game is running. By the end of a 6 hour endurance race the game was freezing for half a second in these parts. Some other games get semi-consistent stutters every few seconds.
I took a video of the PSC lights under various circumstances:
View: https://youtu.be/_OyZDq9gQMc
Other
Checking Event Viewer does show several errors but I can't trace any to the startup process or to the pre-POST restarts specifically. Of note is:
Code:
Error 2/3/2026 10:19:43 PM WHEA-Logger 1 None - A fatal hardware error has occurred. A record describing the condition is contained in the data section of this event. | Keywords 0x8000000000000002
I see this hex mentioned in a few different threads, but the only folder in C:\Windows\LiveKernelReports is empty and I haven't run into any BSODs. A lot of what I'm reading points towards the CPU but without the log being generated I can't be sure if it's an issue with the CPU itself or the CPU reporting an issue with some other piece of hardware.
Reliability History also doesn't show much of note, a couple application crashes. The only exception being two bad_module_info entries.

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Brother_dog27
Member
203
11-27-2021, 08:14 AM
#2
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF
(issue continues even when using an OC profile in XTU)
How are you managing the processor cooling?
Power Supply: EVGA 750 GT Supernova (Bought 16/07/22)
GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC (Upgraded from a Gigabyte 3070 OC; issue persisted on the 3070)
The RTX 3000 line is known for significant transient load spikes, prompting recommendations to overprovision PSU capacity beyond what a standard unit offers. Users with an RTX3080 were advised to consider a stable 1~1.2KW PSU. Excessive spikes can damage a PSU. Also, EVGA’s PSUs have had quality control problems despite being high-quality; they should be returned if needed. Unless you suspect a faulty unit, you might try a higher wattage, well-built PSU and test it on your system.
Regarding your setup:
Motherboard: ASRock Z690 Steel Legend WiFi 6E
BIOS version: Current?
Boot drive: KINGSTON SKC3000S512G
It might be worth checking if the boot drive requires a firmware update.
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Brother_dog27
11-27-2021, 08:14 AM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF
(issue continues even when using an OC profile in XTU)
How are you managing the processor cooling?
Power Supply: EVGA 750 GT Supernova (Bought 16/07/22)
GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC (Upgraded from a Gigabyte 3070 OC; issue persisted on the 3070)
The RTX 3000 line is known for significant transient load spikes, prompting recommendations to overprovision PSU capacity beyond what a standard unit offers. Users with an RTX3080 were advised to consider a stable 1~1.2KW PSU. Excessive spikes can damage a PSU. Also, EVGA’s PSUs have had quality control problems despite being high-quality; they should be returned if needed. Unless you suspect a faulty unit, you might try a higher wattage, well-built PSU and test it on your system.
Regarding your setup:
Motherboard: ASRock Z690 Steel Legend WiFi 6E
BIOS version: Current?
Boot drive: KINGSTON SKC3000S512G
It might be worth checking if the boot drive requires a firmware update.

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hamsterdance00
Member
145
11-27-2021, 09:25 AM
#3
Thank you for the welcome!
I just completed the editing of the original post.
How are you managing to keep the processor cool?
Darkflash Nebula dn3600d 360mm AIO
I’m not suggesting your device is faulty, but maybe sourcing a better power supply or testing it on another platform would help.
This unit hasn’t caused any issues directly linked to the PSU that I know of, though I’ve been thinking about upgrading since getting the 5080.
Regarding your question: did you use DDU to clear all GPU drivers (Intel, AMD, Nvidia) in Safe Mode before replacing the RTX 5080?
No.
What BIOS version are you running on your motherboard?
21.01
It might be worth checking if the drive is pending a firmware update.
I’ll investigate, but I’m not sure it’s the main problem since the issue appears before POST starts.
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hamsterdance00
11-27-2021, 09:25 AM #3

Thank you for the welcome!
I just completed the editing of the original post.
How are you managing to keep the processor cool?
Darkflash Nebula dn3600d 360mm AIO
I’m not suggesting your device is faulty, but maybe sourcing a better power supply or testing it on another platform would help.
This unit hasn’t caused any issues directly linked to the PSU that I know of, though I’ve been thinking about upgrading since getting the 5080.
Regarding your question: did you use DDU to clear all GPU drivers (Intel, AMD, Nvidia) in Safe Mode before replacing the RTX 5080?
No.
What BIOS version are you running on your motherboard?
21.01
It might be worth checking if the drive is pending a firmware update.
I’ll investigate, but I’m not sure it’s the main problem since the issue appears before POST starts.