I'm experiencing random restarts on my Ryzen 5 7600 PC with an RTX 5070 setup, equipped with 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB Kingston SSD. The restarts occur frequently—even while idling, but they intensify under load. I've already swapped out my PSU for a new Corsair RM750 and replaced the GPU, but the issue persists. I've also tried running without XMP settings and tested with a single RAM stick, yet the problem continues. It seems like memory issues would typically produce BSODs and create logs, right? So I'm doubtful it's related to the RAM. Could the CPU be the culprit? I'm starting to suspect it might be a motherboard power delivery issue. What do you think?
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The lack of logged events or dump files likely means that your SSD or main drive might be having issues, possibly disconnecting during operation. If the drive isn't available to log crashes or store dump files, that could lead to random system restarts. You might want to run a drive diagnostic tool to check its health.
Are you certain there are no BSODs happening? Check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any dump files—sometimes they're hidden. Also, running a stress test with a tool like OCCT might help you pinpoint what's triggering these restarts. It could give you insight on whether it's the CPU, RAM, or even the SSD failing.
It sounds like a tricky issue! Since you've already replaced the PSU and GPU, let's consider other possibilities. It could definitely be a faulty RAM module, even though it seems unlikely that both would be bad. You might also check the RAM slots on your motherboard, ensure the 24-pin connector is secure, or look for any short circuits either in the motherboard or CPU connection. Don’t overlook the power outlet either—wiring issues could potentially cause these kinds of problems!
I had a similar issue with my older PC and it turned out to be the power outlet after all! Just something to keep in mind, though it seems you’ve ruled it out.