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The PC is showing flashing red lights and making a clicking sound.

The PC is showing flashing red lights and making a clicking sound.

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BMO_Playz
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07-06-2016, 03:25 PM
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I’m experiencing recurring issues with my old PC. A few weeks ago, it would crash under heavy use, displaying a Kernel-Power Error 41. We’d been told it would take about two weeks to test the components, and I suspected a power supply failure. To avoid further damage, I replaced the PSU with a new one and matched the cables carefully. Initially, everything functioned smoothly—playing Fortnite at high settings, CS:GO at maximum, and even Valorant without issues.

However, once I turned on the PC for a game like Valorant, it crashed immediately. The DRAM debug light activated, indicating a problem. This was the third time this had occurred. Previously, reseating the RAM resolved it. This time, though, it didn’t work. I tried clearing the CMOS and moving the RAM to a different slot (A1 B1 instead of A2 B2), but the issue persisted.

Now, when I power off the PC and leave it on, a clicking sound appears, along with red blinking fans. Even pressing the power button caused it to shut down. I’m now stuck with a system that flashes red whenever it receives power.

My concern is whether this points to a motherboard or cable failure. Since I’ve had two PSUs and both had problems, it seems unlikely the power supply is the issue. The RAM worked after a swap, suggesting no RAM fault. The DRAM LED was the only one that caused trouble. I’m considering replacing all cables with those from the new PSU, hoping it will fix the problem. I’d appreciate any suggestions from you. Thanks!
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BMO_Playz
07-06-2016, 03:25 PM #1

Here’s a revised version of your text:

I’m experiencing recurring issues with my old PC. A few weeks ago, it would crash under heavy use, displaying a Kernel-Power Error 41. We’d been told it would take about two weeks to test the components, and I suspected a power supply failure. To avoid further damage, I replaced the PSU with a new one and matched the cables carefully. Initially, everything functioned smoothly—playing Fortnite at high settings, CS:GO at maximum, and even Valorant without issues.

However, once I turned on the PC for a game like Valorant, it crashed immediately. The DRAM debug light activated, indicating a problem. This was the third time this had occurred. Previously, reseating the RAM resolved it. This time, though, it didn’t work. I tried clearing the CMOS and moving the RAM to a different slot (A1 B1 instead of A2 B2), but the issue persisted.

Now, when I power off the PC and leave it on, a clicking sound appears, along with red blinking fans. Even pressing the power button caused it to shut down. I’m now stuck with a system that flashes red whenever it receives power.

My concern is whether this points to a motherboard or cable failure. Since I’ve had two PSUs and both had problems, it seems unlikely the power supply is the issue. The RAM worked after a swap, suggesting no RAM fault. The DRAM LED was the only one that caused trouble. I’m considering replacing all cables with those from the new PSU, hoping it will fix the problem. I’d appreciate any suggestions from you. Thanks!

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