jkmontrl said:
Hello,
I'm sorry for posting this in another forum section. maybe I'll get replies here. I read these forums when I encounter problems with my pc or just simply need advice on some products but now I think I need to state my particular problem for better troubleshooting.
I have recently changed mobos and cpus along with it and placed a new 4gb dd3 RAM. Then still used the other parts with my old build. The problem is that when entering a graphically intensive state, my system spontaneously reboots with no BSODs or anything. Mere seconds before rebooting(less than 2), I think the speed of the fan of my gpu would make some kind of noise or increases its speed then it reboots. Reboots just happen randomly but surely when entering gpu intensive states. I can open skyrim up to the menu then at the loading screen it would reboot. Sometimes I can get into the game though only for seconds. Max was at least 5 seconds.(Oh what greatness I felt during those 5 seconds)
Reboots are also experienced when checking for windows experience index.
Checking event log, I would see the event log 41 as my critical issue. When using the built in graphics, no reboots are experienced. I believe nothing is overheating since I checked my temperatures using GPUtemp and other temperature measuring applications. Everything is at 50C average even when running a game..
I have checked almost everything if my new parts are at fault but I sense that my problem is leaning more on the psu not generating enough power or have degraded or the gpu got broken(which i certainly hope not). I'm thinking of testing my GPU at my friend's PC to check if it is the problem.
Some history. A week before upgrading my system, my gpu's fan began to fail. It just stopped while I was out. I usually leave my pc open when downloading. I cleaned everything then the gpu's fan started to spin again though feeling more stiff. When playing games, I noticed a huge drop in FPS though everything is playable with no reboots. I think my gpu is not really broken since its only 9 month's old even with intensive use. PSU was recently new, though of low quality(generic psu brand).
Specs:
CPU: Intel Pentium Processor G630 (3M Cache, 2.70 GHz)
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT240
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 (rev. 1.2)
RAM: Kingston 4gb dd3 1333 single channel
PSU: Generic 600 watts
HD: 1 TB Seagate 72000rpm
160 GB Seagate 72000rpm
any more information you need please tell me. I don't really know what else to post or maybe I'm forgetting some other things. Thank You for any help.
ID 41 can be a lot of things. A bit difficult to isolate...especially when you've done a lot of recent upgrades. Do you have a PSU tester? Even if your PSU is only providing 1/2 its rated power it should still be able to power your system - your system is not a power hog. Have you been monitoring your 3.3, 5, and 12V rails? Are all of those voltages within 5% of the rated voltage? Do you get large fluctuations when under load? What is the make and model number for your PSU? Generic, low-quality PSUs are never good but doesn't
have to be the reason for your reboots.Microsoft's troubleshooting steps:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028504