I've been facing some frustrating issues with my gaming PC, which includes the following specs: AMD 9800X3D CPU, X670E PG Lightning motherboard, PNY 4070 Super GPU, TeamGroup T-Create 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM, TeamGroup T-Force G70 Pro 2TB M.2 SSD, and a Thermaltake Touchpower GF3 850W power supply. Just last night while playing Delta Force, my screen went black, and the GPU fans went into overdrive, leaving me hearing sounds but with no controls – the only option was to hard reboot. This same issue has happened twice before while playing a beta version of BF6. Initially, I thought it was due to the beta glitches, but it's now happening consistently.
This morning, I took apart my rig to check connections, ensure the GPU was seated properly, and even swapped the power cable from my son's PC, but nothing seemed off. After reassembling, it took longer to start, and I noticed MSI Afterburner and Delta Force were mysteriously uninstalled. After some attempts, the PC started freezing again. I then switched to the integrated GPU, which worked temporarily. I tried testing the RAM with no errors, but the BIOS showed it reverted to 4800 MHz instead of the usual 6000 MHz I had it running at. I updated the BIOS to ensure everything was current. However, after reinstalling NVIDIA drivers, I still faced freezing, and now I'm seeing red lights on the motherboard indicating issues with Boot and VGA. Windows confirms my M.2 is healthy. I'm at a loss and could really use some insights on what might be causing these problems.
3 Answers
If software is randomly disappearing, I would really look into your SSD's health further. You mentioned it shows as healthy in Windows, but that doesn't always tell the full story. I’d recommend testing it with another power supply to rule that variable out, especially since you have access to your son's PSU.
Airflow and cooling can also be suspects here. What's your case setup? Do you have enough fans configured for proper circulation? You should monitor your CPU temperatures in your BIOS too because overheating can cause these types of problems. The sounds continuing after the screen goes black might indicate thermal throttling or overheating issues.
I have a 4000D airflow case with 4 intake and 2 exhaust fans, plus 2 more at the bottom to help circulate air. My idle temps are fine, maxing out at 56°C while testing, and my GPU stays around 45-50°C during gaming.
It sounds like you might be dealing with memory instability. Since you saw your RAM speed drop to 4800 MHz, have you tried gaming at that lower speed? It could help with the crashing issues you're facing.
Yeah, I had them at 4800 MHz during the crashes. I switched back to 6000 MHz after testing the RAM, but now I can't even get the game to redownload.
Good idea! I'm planning to use my son's PSU later tonight to see if it helps.