cpu psu memory or short issues? Can't figure out what it is after trying almost everything.
"New" build issues. Bought pieces 2+ years ago, life got in the way.
Asus x58 Sabertooth Mobo
Intel i7 6-core cpu
3x 8mb DDR3 1600 stick 1stchoice budget RAM
850W Thermaltake PSU
GeForce GTX 680? (sorry not in front of it right now)
Samsung SSD + Hitachi traditional HDD.
Through many trials and tribulations involving an RMA, several failed windows installs, etc. I got it running.
It restarts randomly during CPU stress tests, or some times during gaming (currently SMITE is the game of choice). If it restarts, the case lights flicker before and after and it usually can't get back to where I can immediately game again, turning off or restarting a few times before having a stable boot.
I tried swapping out a PSU, and tried supplementing the power with the second PSU in case I was somehow overloading my 850w.
I've updated the BIOS to newest version.
I've tried several settings in BIOS over / not overclocking, various HDD settings, anything anyone suggested when searching for solutions for this problem.
I've updated the graphics drivers.
I checked that all cables and cards are seated properly.
I rearranged cables in case, keeping them away from any contact points where a short circuit could occur.
I have the fans putting negative pressure in case (more out than in). They're stock fans, but the biggest that my 2006-era case has vents for.
Stock heat sink on cpu, but with no O/C that shouldn't be the issue? Reapplied thermal paste 2-3 times confirming that there was no air bubbles etc. each time.
I'm at my wits' end. The thing runs like a dream at 100-120+ FPS in game (I know my monitor can't display that, but literally max settings perfection), I just want to be able to play for more than 23 minutes without a disastrous restart ruining a multiplayer game.
"New" build issues. Bought pieces 2+ years ago, life got in the way.
Asus x58 Sabertooth Mobo
Intel i7 6-core cpu
3x 8mb DDR3 1600 stick 1stchoice budget RAM
850W Thermaltake PSU
GeForce GTX 680? (sorry not in front of it right now)
Samsung SSD + Hitachi traditional HDD.
Through many trials and tribulations involving an RMA, several failed windows installs, etc. I got it running.
It restarts randomly during CPU stress tests, or some times during gaming (currently SMITE is the game of choice). If it restarts, the case lights flicker before and after and it usually can't get back to where I can immediately game again, turning off or restarting a few times before having a stable boot.
I tried swapping out a PSU, and tried supplementing the power with the second PSU in case I was somehow overloading my 850w.
I've updated the BIOS to newest version.
I've tried several settings in BIOS over / not overclocking, various HDD settings, anything anyone suggested when searching for solutions for this problem.
I've updated the graphics drivers.
I checked that all cables and cards are seated properly.
I rearranged cables in case, keeping them away from any contact points where a short circuit could occur.
I have the fans putting negative pressure in case (more out than in). They're stock fans, but the biggest that my 2006-era case has vents for.
Stock heat sink on cpu, but with no O/C that shouldn't be the issue? Reapplied thermal paste 2-3 times confirming that there was no air bubbles etc. each time.
I'm at my wits' end. The thing runs like a dream at 100-120+ FPS in game (I know my monitor can't display that, but literally max settings perfection), I just want to be able to play for more than 23 minutes without a disastrous restart ruining a multiplayer game.