I'm having some trouble gaming, specifically with Siege, which keeps causing my computer to shut down and I see ErrorID 41 in the event viewer. My build handles everything else pretty well, but gaming seems to be a huge issue. Here are my specs:
- AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU with X670E Gaming Plus Motherboard
- 64GB G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 RAM
- SAPPHIRE Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB Video Card
- TFDP 1000W Fully Modular Gaming Power Supply Unit
Could there be a problem with my setup?
4 Answers
The first suspect here is definitely your power supply. It’s a no-name brand, and such units can cause issues like Kernel Error 41. Since you mentioned issues mainly while gaming, it’s likely the PSU can’t handle the load, especially if it was from a budget tier. If you haven't already, keep an eye out for higher quality PSUs.
I've seen similar issues with cheaper PSUs. One of my friends got a 550W MSI unit that failed him while gaming, and he had to upgrade.
It's probably a PSU problem as well. You might want to try undervolting your GPU and see if the shutdowns continue. If they do, then it's definitely worth looking into upgrading that power supply!
Hardware-wise, your setup should be fine for gaming. Since everything else runs smoothly, the issues seem centered specifically on high-demand scenarios like gaming—definitely a red flag for the PSU.
Yeah, your specs look solid for gaming overall. If you can manage general tasks without issues, I’d lean toward the PSU being the culprit here.
Yeah, I suspected it might be the PSU. I’ve ordered a more reliable one to replace it.