The PC stops working even when using the BIOS settings.
The PC stops working even when using the BIOS settings.
My computer becomes stuck after just 2-3 minutes, not only under Windows but also within the BIOS after a few minutes of idle or movement. During these moments, everything stops responding (the case, coolers, and CPU fans are all functioning). I’ve kept it in sleep mode overnight before waking up to see a completely black screen with both the DRAM and CPU indicators flashing red on the motherboard. The DRAM and CPU lights stopped working after one use when I powered down the device; now, when I try to boot, it freezes again after 2-3 minutes, even though the BIOS is active.
I’ve taken several steps so far: cleared CMOS multiple times (including removing the battery), tested each RAM stick separately in its slot, checked the thermal paste, removed the GPU and tried with integrated graphics, unplugged all storage drives, confirmed the BIOS is up to date, and ensured no overclocking is running.
Unfortunately, I don’t have a second PSU or MOBO for testing. I’d appreciate any advice from others who’ve experienced similar BIOS freezes or suggestions on how to resolve this issue.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
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PSU: Corsair RM1000e (1000W, 80+ Gold, fully modular)
Because of the intense power demands of the RTX 3000 series, users were advised to add extra capacity on their PSU. For your setup, a unit with at least 1.2KW would be ideal.
CPU Cooler: AIO liquid cooler.
This is generally mentioned. Could you share the brand and model of your AIO cooler?
Motherboard: ASRock B850 PRO-A
ASRock boards aren’t recommended for use with Ryzen 9000 series chips. For context, which BIOS version are you running on your motherboard?
In my research my entire rig should at maximum consume around 700-800 watts so i went 1000 just to be safe, should i still have gone to 1.2k?
Sorry i thought it was not relevant since there are no temp issues, my AIO Cooler was free, it came with the 9950x3d, it is
MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 360 White
. It is installed in the upper part of the case, exhausting air out.
i know it may not be very good, which is why it is temporary until i have enough money to buy a good one, any suggestions?
Latest, 3.30, i was under the impression that the issue was fixed, since then (i remember it was a big problem 6 months ago) and since my device was working fine for 3 days (and i did stress test the cpu, it was fine temps maxed at 85c), i assumed it was fixed in one of the bios latest updates
(sorry for the delayed answer)
It sounds like it might be a motherboard or power issue (which I appreciate you cannot easily test). There is an outside chance that your CR2032 CMOS battery not working correctly. It might be worth replacing it - be sure to reset the BIOS to it's defaults via the interface afterwards, and then update the BIOS to the latest version.
symptoms indicate CPU cooling issues, cooler detached from thermal paste.
Are you monitoring the real temps? Use an external thermal probe and check the "AMD Adrenaline."
If it's intermittent DRAM, try running the board with one stick at a time. If that works, test with other RAM sticks to confirm stability.
Also, your PSU has enough capacity for two 3090s.
The transient/peak load advice doesn't apply here—it's a GPU, not an incandescent bulb!