F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking The system fails to start following an overclock attempt.

The system fails to start following an overclock attempt.

The system fails to start following an overclock attempt.

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doomddomp
Member
98
02-05-2026, 09:27 AM
#1
The system is ready for the next steps.
Here’s what I need to check:
My PC fails to boot after overclocking attempts. After stress testing for two hours, performance remained stable until fans began to make noise before shutting down.
Simultaneous use of Prime95 and COD BLOPS3 showed normal core behavior.
When the machine powers off, a clicking sound comes from the PSU.
All components were unplugged, thermal paste reapplied, CPU surface clean with no visible damage.
I’m left with only my CPU and one RAM stick. What should I do?
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doomddomp
02-05-2026, 09:27 AM #1

The system is ready for the next steps.
Here’s what I need to check:
My PC fails to boot after overclocking attempts. After stress testing for two hours, performance remained stable until fans began to make noise before shutting down.
Simultaneous use of Prime95 and COD BLOPS3 showed normal core behavior.
When the machine powers off, a clicking sound comes from the PSU.
All components were unplugged, thermal paste reapplied, CPU surface clean with no visible damage.
I’m left with only my CPU and one RAM stick. What should I do?

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Sandaletto01
Member
165
02-05-2026, 02:22 PM
#2
the clicking sound coming from the power supply unit is worth investigating.
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Sandaletto01
02-05-2026, 02:22 PM #2

the clicking sound coming from the power supply unit is worth investigating.

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AmirEssid
Junior Member
3
02-12-2026, 09:51 AM
#3
I don't know. Pressing the power button causes the Corsair cooler to flicker, then shut down completely, and I hear a single click resembling a PSU production sound.
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AmirEssid
02-12-2026, 09:51 AM #3

I don't know. Pressing the power button causes the Corsair cooler to flicker, then shut down completely, and I hear a single click resembling a PSU production sound.

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DoniterPlaying
Junior Member
37
02-13-2026, 07:00 AM
#4
I referred to the crowd noise during the performance.
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DoniterPlaying
02-13-2026, 07:00 AM #4

I referred to the crowd noise during the performance.