There are many issues. Need assistance!
There are many issues. Need assistance!
I understand I've been posting frequently, but several issues have arisen with my PC. I'm going to document every detail about them and my specifications as accurately as possible.
MOTHER BOARD: Asus SABERTOOTH z87 CPU: i7 4770K AIO cooler: Corsair H100i GTX RAM: g-series dd3 4900CL9D 16GB total GPU: AMD R9 390 PSU: Corsair RMX 750W 80PLUS GOLD case: Corsair 5000D Airflow.
Current problems:
1. Display issues – sometimes it won't show, and a red light appears above the PCIe slot where my GPU is located. Usually I just restart the PC to fix it.
2. High CPU temperatures – I applied some MX5 thermal paste, but the temps remain around 60°C even when idle. I suspect the AIO pump might be faulty or not cooling properly.
3. GPU errors under load – crashes occur, sometimes with a driver timeout. I've tried using DDU to troubleshoot and rolled back drivers, but it didn't resolve the issue. Now I can't play Minecraft.
4. Fan error – recently noticed a message indicating a CPU fan problem. I think I fixed it, though I'm not sure. The AIO pump 3-pin connector is on the CPU fan male header. Also, my airflow case has four fans that draw air into the system, so overheating shouldn't be a major concern. I recently changed the thermal paste, but I'm still unsure what to do next.
Please let me know if you can help.
there are many small mistakes that could lead to various solutions. when you mention plugging in hdmi, does the game function properly? what display device do you typically use? if you connect the hdmi and run the game using only the CPU graphics, does it work? also, are your graphics cards or other parts overclocked? have you ever adjusted the overlock settings? if this causes stress and you’ve been dealing with it for a while, I’d recommend a fresh install of Windows. this way you only lose important files and can reinstall games easily. i suggest running a user benchmark to check your hardware performance and identify any weak spots. regarding CPU problems, every overheating issue i’ve experienced was caused by either an improperly mounted cooler (not fully contacting the CPU, leaving room for heat buildup) or degraded thermal paste. in both cases, temperatures stayed stable, so a faulty cooler is likely the cause.
My PC features an i7-4790k processor, 32GB Crucial Ballistix 1600 RAM with XMP profile, an EVGA GTX 1070, a 512GB Samsung EVO SSD, and an MSI PC-MATE Z87 motherboard. I currently use a Cooler Master Hyper 212 and maintain stable idle temperatures around 30°C with minimal noise. Previously, a Cooler Master TX3 performed well but would overheat significantly during heavy tasks. Installing the cooler was worthwhile despite the $50 cost—it’s one of my preferred upgrades. Arctic offers aftermarket coolers that mimic stock Intel models but are quieter. If you don’t plan to overclock, these are budget-friendly alternatives to AIO coolers. I also have an i5-4690k in my bedroom; it runs smoothly even during gaming and stays quiet. I don’t overclock, just use speed step and turbo boost. I once ran an R9 380 and occasionally encountered random green screens, which would clear after a reset. Recently, I removed the heatsink and found the thermal paste had dried out considerably. The card drivers were also unreliable—consider refreshing or replacing the paste on your 390, and handle thermal pads carefully. For drivers, Adrenalin 19.12.1 might be a good option.
It's unclear whether changing the thermal paste is required since you mentioned thermal pads are present.