PC Keeps Restarting Randomly

[xc70sonata]

Hi all!

My PC keeps restarting randomly. It has mostly been while gaming, and I've experienced it once on the desktop. I am running Windows 10 Pro 64 bit. I have the CPU at 4.2 ghz and a 0.15 voltage offset (I know that's too much voltage). The GPU is not overclocked, but I did try to overclock, and ended up deleting the overclocking program because I could not boot (OCed too much). The program that was used is Asus GPU Tweak II. Hardware:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.99)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-AR ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.99)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($91.99)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Strix Video Card ($309.99)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($24.99)
Monitor: BenQ GW2760HS 27.0" 60Hz Monitor (Purchased For $199.99)
Other: Windows 10 Pro ($28.99)
Other: CableMod E-Series G2 / P2 Cable Kit - Black / White ($89.20)
Total: $1575.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-27 21:34 EDT-0400

 

[weberdarren97]

I love your choice of components... And I think we both agree that cables that match the color scheme are a huge plus. I love CableMod!

+.15V just to get to 4200MHz? I think you could get to 4200MHz without any additional voltage.

Please return voltage to default.

 

[xc70sonata]

I've reset my CPU to stock speeds at stock voltage, as well as setting my RAM back to stock timings. About to test with some gaming.

 

[xc70sonata]

Unfortunately, it is still restarting. I think I'll try reinstalling GPU Tweak.

 

[weberdarren97]

I recommend MSI Afterburner. Please uninstall Asus GPU Tweak.

 

[xc70sonata]

what about precision x?

 

[weberdarren97]

I don't recommend that for Asus cards. Sometimes it causes a conflict with the card's internal settings.

 

[xc70sonata]

I've taken the graphics card out, and it's still randomly restarting. I'm not sure what's happening. It did a new thing, where it would restart again before it finished the first restart.

 

[Themastererr]

I've taken the graphics card out, and it's still randomly restarting. I'm not sure what's happening. It did a new thing, where it would restart again before it finished the first restart.

Make sure nothing is overheating first and foremost. Check your temps and re-seat your cooling is necessary.

It looks like you have quite a few BIOS updates that offer system stability as well as support for the 6700k. I would try flashing to see if it helps your issue.

Look here - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-AR/HelpDesk_CPU/

And here -https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-AR/HelpDesk_Download/

 

[xc70sonata]

how do you flash bios? sorry i'm a noob, lol

 

[Themastererr]

how do you flash bios? sorry i'm a noob, lol

Chapter 2 page 62. Start reading .

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/Z170-AR/E10395_Z170-AR_UM_WEB.pdf?_ga=1.15345202.52471951.1472065267

Basically put the file on a flash-drive go into BIOS...yada yada. Just don't turn off the P.C lol.

 

[xc70sonata]

what if the computer restarts randomly while bios updating? won't that brick the system?

 

[Themastererr]

what if the computer restarts randomly while bios updating? won't that brick the system?

Yup. It's not even stable in the BIOS?

 

[xc70sonata]

I don't know, I just don't want to waste the 130 dollar motherboard. I think I'll let it stay in BIOS for maybe 10 minutes or so, and see if it will restart. If it does, it should be on the login screen for Windows 10. If it doesn't, then I'll update BIOS, which should hopefully give me stability. Wish me luck!

 

[Themastererr]

I don't know, I just don't want to waste the 130 dollar motherboard. I think I'll let it stay in BIOS for maybe 10 minutes or so, and see if it will restart. If it does, it should be on the login screen for Windows 10. If it doesn't, then I'll update BIOS, which should hopefully give me stability. Wish me luck!

You should try one thing beforehand, Resetting Windows 10. It's easy and you can do it through the start menu now. No need to reformat. This would rule out any software bullcrap getting in the way.

Worth a shot if you haven't done it already. Flashing BIOS last resort.

 

[xc70sonata]

I left it for 13 minutes, and when I came back, I was on the login screen. The last thing is, will it exit BIOS on its own if it doesn't detect activity? If it does, then I'll have to redo that test and click on something every minute or so. If it doesn't, I'm truly stumped. I don't want to reset Windows, as I have lots of programs installed and don't want to have to set them all up again. If that's the last resort, then I'll do it.

 

[xc70sonata]

HELP!!!!!! This is extremely urgent! I can't boot, and I'm in safe mode with networking. What should I do?!?!?!?! Please respond!!!

 

[weberdarren97]

Use another computer to download a BIOS update to USB flash drive. Load the problem computer into BIOS, flash BIOS without starting Windows.

 

[xc70sonata]

I flashed the BIOS and right at the end, after I clicked OK to restarting the computer, I think it did the random restart. Now when I turn the PC on, I don't get any signal, but the fans spin and the LEDs light up.

 

[Themastererr]

I flashed the BIOS and right at the end, after I clicked OK to restarting the computer, I think it did the random restart. Now when I turn the PC on, I don't get any signal, but the fans spin and the LEDs light up.

Disconnect power and monitor cables, press the power button to discharge, take out motherboard battery for 10 minutes, replace battery, try to boot. Do you get signal?

 

[xc70sonata]

Did everything but remove the battery. How do you do that?

 

[Themastererr]

Did everything but remove the battery. How do you do that?

Use a flat-head screwdriver or a butter knife to prop it up. There is a little tab on one side of it.

 

[xc70sonata]

All right, that's done. Will update in 10 minutes. I hope my system works again. I just built it 1 month ago.

 

[xc70sonata]

System seems to be fine for now. Will update if anything happens.

 

[weberdarren97]

Cool, glad we could help.

I apologize for my absence near the middle of the conversation, I was busy with other stuff.