I've built a new PC, but I'm facing a serious issue. A few months back, it completely froze out of nowhere, and a technician told me the CPU had failed. After replacing it, everything seemed fine until now—it happened again! The PC freezes entirely, and I have to unplug the power supply to shut it down. When I try to turn it back on, the motherboard shows a red light, and the system won't boot, just like before. I'm worried that if the CPU had failed again, something else might be causing all these problems. I'm really desperate for help to figure out what's going on. Thanks!
3 Answers
It's pretty uncommon for a CPU to fail twice, so there could be other factors in play. Have you overclocked it at all? If so, that can lead to overheating if not managed properly. Also, how are your cooling solutions? Sometimes inadequate cooling can cause hardware to fail prematurely.
Since you mentioned that all parts are new except for the GPU, do check if everything is seated correctly. Sometimes, loose connections or improperly seated components can cause freezing issues. Also, how's the power supply? If it's failing or not providing enough power, it could cause stability problems.
As you've already replaced the CPU, I'd suggest looking at the cooling system you have in place. The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 Evo is a decent cooler, but you need to ensure it's installed correctly. Make sure the thermal paste is applied properly, and there are no obstructions to airflow in your case.
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