I've been having a huge problem with my PC for about a month now, especially when playing Monster Hunter Wilds. My CPU started heating up excessively, and my program files folder began opening and closing on its own. Eventually, my computer wouldn't boot unless I uninstalled and reinstalled Windows, but the problem persisted. After a couple of hours of use, the PC would freeze, and the only way to turn it off was to hold down the power button since simple clicks did nothing. We thought the CPU was the culprit, so we replaced it, but the issue continued. I took it to a professional who diagnosed a bad SSD, so I replaced that too, but I'm still stuck. They assured me my NVME is fine. I tried booting with just the NVME, but nothing works. I'm currently booting from a USB stick, and it's been frozen for over 20 minutes now. My BIOS loads without any problems, and I've even factory reset my PC. Lately, it barely functions for 20 minutes. I'm really at a loss here and just want my computer to work again!
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Given the symptoms you’re describing, I’d lean towards a failing motherboard, particularly with bad capacitors. Those are tiny components that can cause all kinds of random issues without obvious signs of trouble. I'd recommend checking it out if possible!
It sounds like your CPU overheating might be linked to a cooling issue. Have you checked if your CPU fan is actually spinning? If it’s air-cooled, it might not be getting enough airflow, or if you’re using liquid cooling, it could be a pump issue. Keeping an eye on the CPU temperature is important, too!
I've been monitoring the temp, and even got a new CPU fan. It peaks around 60°C, which seems okay, right?
What are these motherboard capacitors you’re talking about?