Your next steps are to review the plan and prepare for implementation.
Your next steps are to review the plan and prepare for implementation.
My experience with the Battlefield 6 Beta really upset me over the weekend. As a longtime fan, I spent countless hours on previous titles like 2, 3, 4 and Bad Company 2. The update introduced a glitch that caused my computer to fail after launching the game—map loading would start, then the system would abruptly power down. After removing the UPS, restarting again still led to shutdowns. I adjusted the Curve Optimizer settings and lowered the voltage slightly, which briefly extended playtime to 10–15 minutes before another crash. I reset the BIOS and re-enabled PBO, experimenting with gain adjustments. Occasionally, with HWinfo64, performance improved and shutdowns stopped. I noted good temperatures during those sessions. Now I suspect my PSU might be faulty, especially since it’s only two years old. I considered removing cable extensions and ran OCCT and PowerTest tools, but the system never powered off. I also tried Prime95 and Furmark simultaneously for 45 minutes without shutdowns. Still, the issue remains. I ordered a new PSU but haven’t installed it yet. I’m reaching out to others for advice or insights—maybe someone else has faced the same problem. Here are my system details: CPU: Ryzen 7 9700X, Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX v2, GPU: MSI RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio, PSU: Thermaltake GF1 850W, Storage: two 1TB M.2 NVMe and two 1TB SSDs, 3x 120mm and 2x 140mm Lian-Li UniFan AL with HUB, ARCTIC 280 AIO.
It seems like the problem might be related to the RAM. I experienced similar issues with another old RAM setup where everything worked normally except Minecraft would crash after launching. A monitor that's slow can also cause this, sometimes leading to a sudden shutdown without a BSOD. You might want to run a RAM test before replacing any costly components.
This would be a solid beginning. Using PSUs cables can help avoid damage unless they match your device, which usually works fine. Have you considered switching your PC to another circuit in the house? I was also testing the Battlefield 6 beta this weekend, and it really strained my system—especially the GPU.
Thanks all for your feedback and ideas. I'll run another test this evening. Mostly I'm thinking about adding the new PSU and returning the old one, but since I have cable extensions, it might be better to take them out and test first. I'm also considering a different power plug.
Great update. I fixed the problem I was facing. At first, I didn’t think it mattered, but I had an M.2 NVMe drive that was malfunctioning. Whenever I played a game on that drive, it would glitch, freeze, and crash. I couldn’t write files or access data, and restarting would just reset it. I also saw logs mentioning NVMe/Raid. Even though I used the BF6 Beta on this drive before, moving it to another drive didn’t help. Eventually, a game stopped working again. I removed the cable extension while my case was open and swapped in a new drive. After that, I played several games without issues. I believe the issue was caused by a faulty M.2 drive—possibly overheating or poor connection somewhere. I removed the heat sink and used a heat gun to clear it. I also considered bending the PCB, but that wasn’t an option. Now everything is functioning properly. I’d love to share this experience if anyone else encounters a similar problem.