Hey everyone, I've been having a serious issue with my PC that I've owned for about three years now. It keeps crashing not only during games but also affects the whole system. Recently, it started showing a black screen with some weird messages, like the BIOS version and some hardware details. The error says something about the CPU fan speed detection and suggests that I make sure the CPU cooler is connected properly or set it to "ignore" in the BIOS if the problem continues. I'm getting really frustrated and could use some guidance on what to do next. Any suggestions?
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Here’s a step-by-step for you: Start by checking for any loose connections inside your PC. Next, if you have any older spare parts, try swapping those out to see if that resolves the issue. Don't forget to check if your BIOS is up to date as well. If you still have problems, consider doing a clean install of Windows. Make sure to check for bent CPU pins too, and if your system is dirty, give it a good clean! Lastly, reapply the thermal paste on your CPU just in case it has dried up.
First things first, try checking the temperatures of your CPU to see if it's overheating. Also, make sure that your CPU fan is actually spinning when the system is powered on.
Also, you might want to try changing the HDMI cable from your graphics card to the motherboard and see if that makes a difference. Sometimes weird issues can arise from the connection.
If your CPU fan is spinning but you're not sure how to check the temperature, there are tools like HWMonitor or Core Temp that can help. Just download one and run it while your computer is on!