Your computer is experiencing unexpected shutdowns.
Your computer is experiencing unexpected shutdowns.
Yesterday while playing Escape From Tarkov, my computer would freeze repeatedly, sometimes restarting itself and other times refusing to turn back on for about half a minute. I lowered the RAM speed from 3600MHz to 3000MHz and didn’t experience any crashes until now. When I switched to a different power supply—my Corsair 750W to an older model—I haven’t seen any issues yet. My temperatures seem normal. I’ve tried running sfc/scannow, updated the BIOS, installed new C++ files, updated Windows and graphics drivers, and even added extra RGB fans. My system specs are: 3060 Ti GPU, Ryzen 7 3700X, Corsair Vengeance 32GB RAM, 3600MHz RAM, B450-F motherboard, and a new 1TB SSD from Crucial. I just reinstalled Windows on a fresh 1TB SSD and added five SP120 RGB fans. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I've noticed many recent threads about unexpected crashes, especially with Corsair RAM paired with Ryzen processors. These issues often arise on boards that are sensitive to RAM, and Crucial Ballistix tends to perform better compared to other options. The 3700X model can handle DDR4 up to 3200 MHz, though compatibility depends on your specific board. Some users also suggest Samsung B-die RAM as an alternative. I haven't tested it yet, but I've used Crucial Ballistix in two Ryzen systems (1700 and 5900X) without encountering similar problems.
Random crashes often strongly suggest a problem with the RAM module, not the brand. This trend has increased due to affordable memory with higher capacities and speeds. The symptoms have remained consistent over time. A crash with no apparent cause or connection to workload, task, or timing usually points back to the memory system. It could be because one RAM stick is faulty, or because the board handles the sticks differently. Even though it might work with a single stick, it fails with multiple ones. My advice is to disable XMP settings and test with just one stick to determine if the issue lies in RAM rather than power or software.
I found out that the RAM is labeled as C18 in the specs site, but the label says C16. My friend experienced crashes with this RAM even though he believed it was due to his motherboard, so it might be related to the rating. Could this be an issue?
This problem occurs independently of RAM type or manufacturer, so try the troubleshooting steps first before assuming it's a random issue.