Hello,
I'm having issues with my relatively new gaming computer which I built a few months ago, parts link below. My new computer worked perfectly through many hours of gaming, without issue, until about an hour ago. While I was playing a game (Guild Wars 2), my computer began stuttering severely; I couldn't open task manager and it wouldn't respond to me pressing the power button in front. So, I turned off the PSU switch on the back, waited a few minutes, and flipped it back on. When I powered it on, several things happened.
At this time, the machine is turned off and unplugged. I haven't opened it up and won't until tomorrow as it's late.
A quick Google search told me that flashing lights on the GPU indicate a voltage drop. This, combined with the CPU pulsing red, makes me wonder - could it be a bad power supply?
I may pick up a multi-meter this weekend to test it according to the sticky thread in this section. However, having been electrocuted by an exposed electrical wire as a kid, I do have an irrational fear of electricity, and the thought of sticking probes into a power supply does trigger my anxiety.
Any input would be great. I can provide more information, pictures, video and so on, as requested.
My PC build with all current components: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zktfH2
Thanks
I'm having issues with my relatively new gaming computer which I built a few months ago, parts link below. My new computer worked perfectly through many hours of gaming, without issue, until about an hour ago. While I was playing a game (Guild Wars 2), my computer began stuttering severely; I couldn't open task manager and it wouldn't respond to me pressing the power button in front. So, I turned off the PSU switch on the back, waited a few minutes, and flipped it back on. When I powered it on, several things happened.
- The radiator on my CPU was pulsing red and the machine powered off before it could post. No bios.
- After clearing CMOS via the button on the rear IO, a message appeared in the bios saying "CPU Over Temperature Error!" "CPU Fan speed error detected."
- With the computer off and the PSU turned on, my GPU can be see pulsing 3 red lights. This happened without me attempting to boot the machine.
At this time, the machine is turned off and unplugged. I haven't opened it up and won't until tomorrow as it's late.
A quick Google search told me that flashing lights on the GPU indicate a voltage drop. This, combined with the CPU pulsing red, makes me wonder - could it be a bad power supply?
I may pick up a multi-meter this weekend to test it according to the sticky thread in this section. However, having been electrocuted by an exposed electrical wire as a kid, I do have an irrational fear of electricity, and the thought of sticking probes into a power supply does trigger my anxiety.
Any input would be great. I can provide more information, pictures, video and so on, as requested.
My PC build with all current components: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zktfH2
Thanks