Random Crashes Even After Fresh Install

[phillpower2]

Hello AMQB,

It is even more important that you do the suggested tests then post back with an update for us.

If the computer runs ok with no add on GPU in the MB you have somewhat narrowed the issue down to being between the PSU/GPU or worse case scenario the both of them.

[AMQB]

Hi phillpower2, I’ll do that and get back to you.

[phillpower2]

(y)

[phillpower2]

Any update for us AMQB?

[AMQB]

Hi,

Yes, my PC works fine without the GPU and just one hard drive.No issues thus far. I even tried plugging in the second hard drive for testing and it seems to be fine. Could it be the GPU is overheating? I’ve popped open the heatsink and applied thermal paste. Not sure if this should’ve been done.. :X3:

[phillpower2]

Your testing confirms that the GPU is involved but only as far as the PSU is too weak to support it, changing the thermal compound will change nothing I`m afraid.

You have two options, get your GPU tested in a computer that has an adequate power supply and borrow an adequately powered PSU to test the card in your PC.

Bottom line is that this computer needs a better PSU regardless of what you do.

[phillpower2]

Any update AMQB?

[AMQB]

Hi,

Thank you for your support. Unfortunately testing my graphics card on a different PC will not be easy, I will try looking for a better power supply and swap it with my current one.This might take some time though. I’d therefore suggest thread closure and in case of anything I will get back to you, but as you said a

[phillpower2]

No problem, thanks for letting us know and good luck (y)

You can send one of us a PM if you need to re open this thread.