They don't understand the reason behind the crashes.
They don't understand the reason behind the crashes.
The sole performance restriction under load comes from Power according to HWinfo. Attaching the Mobo screws to the metal PSU chassis might help ground the system, but it could also affect the PSU's performance. In a typical setup, the system is properly grounded. I’ll check if adjusting the 12V rail voltage improves things. Thanks for your support so far!
I'm not confident a 2060 will hit a hotspot of 96°C given package temperatures at 75°C. The 21°C difference between average and hotspot feels quite large. That gap might stem from dried paste, poor contact, or both. It could also trigger crashes if the GPU drops voltage too sharply, lowering temps. With performance limits, temps should stay below 60°C, particularly with fans spinning at 2400 rpm
In a typical setup, the ground connections pass through the motherboard mounting points to the enclosure. The power source is also connected by grounding its metal fasteners into the casing. If you're building your own non-metal enclosure, consider adding a ground wire from one of the motherboard standoff screws to the PSU. Standard DC circuit connections are managed through the pins, so it’s not a single large ground for the entire system. Think of it as a pair of loops at each end that go through the screw, ensuring each is grounded properly. For the power supply, place it behind the screw holes in the case, allowing contact via its threaded connection. It’s wise to avoid any paint on the back side of the screws, as they’re meant to wear through the case and connect directly to exposed metal parts on the PSU housing.
I removed the extension cable and the 12v rail voltage looks normal. Unfortunately, the number of cash transactions hasn't changed, so the 12v rail doesn’t appear to be the issue. I also tested running CS2 now, but it crashes immediately even with the GPU at about 60°C and TDP set to 80%. It could be a problem specific to CS2, though I’m not certain.