The PC is looping back to restart right after it turns on.
The PC is looping back to restart right after it turns on.
I have a problem where every time I turn on my PC, it stays up for about two or three minutes and then randomly shuts down and restarts within ten seconds. Every single time this happens, it shuts down again and over and over. This only started today after I had used the parts for less than a year. I checked the temps in the BIOS when it shuts off, but everything looks normal; CPU and RAM temps are around 30 to 40 degrees before it goes down. I also ran a scan in CMD to check for bad files, and that was fine too. So this must be a hardware problem. My specs are an Intel i7-13700KF, an RTX 3080 with 4x8GB DDR4 RAM running at 3200mhz, a Gigabyte motherboard, an MSI Pro B760-P board, a Corsair H100x power supply, and an Intel i7-13700KF CPU cooler. Any ideas would be very appreciated, thanks!
Use less memory, like two sticks of RAM or just one stick. If your system is set to run XMP, turn that feature off instead.
Intel i7-13700KF + MSI Pro B760-P DDR4 Motherboard: What BIOS version do you have for your motherboard? Gigabyte is making the power supply unit (PSU), and the 850W rating means it can handle up to 850 watts of power. Which model did you buy, and how old is it? Suddenly restarting your computer usually happens because a CPU overheats or because the power supply isn't strong enough to keep everything running when things get heavy. Four sticks of 3200mhz RAM with 4GB each put too much strain on the integrated memory controller. A common fix for Intel's processor problems is to use just one or two sticks instead of four to lower that stress. For an RTX 3080, people were told to get a power supply rated at least 1KW because the RTX 3000 series uses a lot of power in short bursts.
I don't know what the BIOS version is, but I learned about this problem when I bought the computer all together. I updated the BIOS at the very beginning with a newer version. The power supply has been new since November 2024 and it's actually model UD850GM. It isn't getting too hot because the temperatures shown in the BIOS are low, between 30 and 40 degrees. I didn't know about needing two sticks when buying this so I only had one stick, or that my power supply is rated for 1000 watts when it's actually much higher. If I want to change my RAM later, I would need DDDR5 memory, but that means I'll have to upgrade the motherboard too.
If one of your four RAM sticks is broken or being run too fast (overclocked), it could cause your PC to shut down suddenly on its own. You can test this by taking out some sticks and seeing if the computer stays stable while running MemTest86. https://www.memtest86.com/ If it still isn't working right, take out the current sticks and swap them with another pair. It's probably best to use slots A2 or B2 for testing pairs of RAM. Don't forget to turn off XMP before you start testing, because that helps the CPU last longer. As @Lutfij pointed out, your 13700K might have gotten worse over time due to automatic BIOS boost setting a voltage too high (spikes above 1.55V if I remember correctly). If your CPU is permanently damaged, it's RMA time now. Just upgrading the BIOS won't fix existing damage; it only stops more damage from happening in the future. https://www.techradar.com/computing...