I'm having a frustrating issue where my PC crashes unexpectedly, especially after extended use, but there's no real pattern to it. I've used HWInfo64 to gather some data, but it hasn't helped much. I'm starting to think the power supply might be the cause. I've found two critical messages in the crash logs: one indicates the system restarted without a proper shutdown, possibly due to a power issue (Kernel Power 41), and the other, which popped up right after, cites a "severe hardware error" related to the Processor Core (specifically a cache hierarchy error). I'm wondering if the second error could be a result of the first. Any thoughts on what might be going on? Thanks for your help!
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The errors you mentioned do point towards hardware issues. If you suspect the PSU, it might be worth testing it with another one if you have access. Sometimes these can fail under load, especially if they’re old.
It sounds like you might be dealing with power supply issues, or potentially overheating. Make sure your fans are working and that there’s no dust buildup. If the PSU isn’t delivering proper power, that could definitely cause these types of crashes.
Have you looked at the Event Viewer? That can give you more details about what's going wrong. Also, if you get a BSOD, check for any specific error messages—it could help pinpoint the issue.
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