I recently got a PC and I've noticed it restarts every now and then, usually a couple of times a month and sometimes even once or twice each week. Occasionally, it freezes, shows a blue screen, restarts, and then goes back to working fine for a bit. I've only had it for less than a year and I'm still figuring things out, so I'd love to know if this behavior is normal. Also, if anyone has suggestions for potential upgrades or troubleshooting tips, that would be awesome!
Here are my specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10700F
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
- Motherboard: ASUS PRIME H510M-A
- SSD: Seagate ST1000DM003-1SB102
- RAM: SAMSUNG SSD 980 PRO 1TB (x2)
Just as a note, I did undervolt my GPU lately.
5 Answers
When it comes to troubleshooting, freezing without error codes can lead you down different paths. In my case, it turned out to be a malfunctioning motherboard that only crashed under heavy loads. Definitely keep an eye out for patterns in your issues!
It's definitely not normal for a PC to blue screen or restart unexpectedly. You should really check out your Event Viewer for more details on those BSOD issues. Google the error codes to get a better understanding of what's going on. That might be a good place to start troubleshooting.
Removing the undervolt on your GPU could help. Also, it’s a good idea to run some RAM tests and stress tests to figure out any underlying issues. You might want to consider tweaking the clock settings on your RAM too.
Diagnostic tools can be a lifesaver here. I had a similar experience where it took a lot of testing to diagnose a bad PSU that caused random crashes. I’d recommend using tools like ChatGPT to help interpret any error codes and get tailored troubleshooting steps based on your situation.
Yeah, having random restarts isn't normal. It could be caused by overheating, bad undervolting, faulty RAM, or misconfigured XMP settings. There are a lot of factors that could lead to system instability.
I suggest checking the Event Viewer to see if you can pinpoint what happened at the time of a crash. You might find useful error messages there.
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