An ongoing issue with my PC...

rabbitrider1

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I've currently been having issues with my computer. It will shut off and try to boot back up and shut off again. When this happens I just shut the PSU off so it will stop. I get a message saying overclocking has failed, but I didnt have an overclock. So I came here asking for help and I got some. The problem was my RAM wasnt getting the 1.65v it needed since I have 2400 mhz. This worked for a couple of days, but then it shut off and trying to boot again to no avail. Then I came here seeing if I could get some help. Someone was saying that I need to have my CPU overclocked to a minimum of 4.2ghz with 2400 mhz RAM. So after awhile I was able to get into the BIOS and overclock it to 4.4 ghz, but 15 minutes later I had the same issue repeat of "overclocking failed". Then I searched again online to see if I could troubleshoot the problem. I read that someone just had to update their BIOS and everything started to work again. So I updated my BIOS and my computer worked for a day and the problem is back now. Im just wondering if there is any last thing I can try before I RMA any parts to try and fix this problem.



I have a 4790k, Maximus VII Hero Motherboard, and 16gb of 2400 mhz RAM.



Also, could the PSU be causing this issue?
 
this sounds like a PSU or incorrectly configured motherboard.. try removing the battery and use the jumpers to do a full reset.. make sure ram is properly seated and no dust or fluff in the channel slot.. i had fluff in mine and refused point blank to start up.. scratching my head i got compressed air can at $10 and blasted the cretinous fluff away and boom fired up no problem.
 


yes...

why did you purchase the 2400 ram by the way, a more reliable 1866 ram would have been a better option imo.. or for gaming 1600.. im not sure if cpu clock speed affects the ram timings.. im getting older and more forgetful lol
 
some brighter spark than this dull old flame might have a solution for you.. its not working because there is a problem, problem could be a number of things.. clean, remove dust, check voltages, wiggle wires, hit with hammer or press this button followed by this button in the cmos settings and it will all be ok.. im sure you will get to the bottom of the problem..