Question PC randomly restarts while gaming after swapping my motherboard, CPU and PSU

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You weren't running the "large FFTs" test though. The Large FFTs test "stresses memory controller and RAM". A half hour isn't really much of a test either. Several hours would be more conclusive. I test for at least 3 to 4 hours.
As KingLoki suggested try running HWiNFO64 and getting a screen capture of what it reports for your voltages, CPU speeds, FCLK, memory clocks, CPU/DRAM voltages then posting it here. You might have to take two screen caps to get everything.
im pretty sure i did run large ffts, also i dont have time to leave it running for 3 to 4 hours, max would be 1 hour.
i will do it again tomorrow with hwinfo
 
Gaff1 your output didn't look like the output from the LargeFFTs Prime95 test. I've got an older version though. The test will literally use 95% of your RAM. The below is what it should look like:

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I'm not an AMD Ryzen expert at all but are you using DDR5? Because the timings for your RAM look way off for DDR4. I've never seen DDR4 using 22-22-22-52 primary timings or a tRFC of 1700 ever, even up to 4522Mhz (but that was on an Intel Comet Lake build).

You're not overclocking your video card/GPU are you?

Have you scanned your system for viruses?

You're going to need an AMD Ryzen 9 expert to look at your HWiNFO64 stats.
 
I'm not an AMD Ryzen expert at all but are you using DDR5? Because the timings for your RAM look way off for DDR4. I've never seen DDR4 using 22-22-22-52 primary timings or a tRFC of 1700 ever, even up to 4522Mhz (but that was on an Intel Comet Lake build).

You're not overclocking your video card/GPU are you?

Have you scanned your system for viruses?

You're going to need an AMD Ryzen 9 expert to look at your HWiNFO64 stats.
im using ddr4 3200mhz.

im not overclocking my gpu.

im on a fresh install of windows 10 so no viruses.
 
There's no way the timings should be that loose for DDR4 3200. For me, too loose timings were as problematic as too tight timings, but I'm on Intel.
What RAM are you using? What is the specific type and manufacturer?
HWiNFO64 is showing you what your RAM timings should be, but only up to 2666Mhz. Maybe your RAM isn't rated to run at 3200Mhz. at all. I'd try downclocking your RAM to 2666Mhz. and setting the timings according to what HWiNFO64 is reporting should be set for 2666Mhz.
You should also check the QVL list at asrock for your motherboard, it could be it doesn't support 32GB RAM sticks or only at slower speeds like 2666Mhz.
 
There's no way the timings should be that loose for DDR4 3200. For me, too loose timings were as problematic as too tight timings, but I'm on Intel.
What RAM are you using? What is the specific type and manufacturer?
HWiNFO64 is showing you what your RAM timings should be, but only up to 2666Mhz. Maybe your RAM isn't rated to run at 3200Mhz. at all. I'd try downclocking your RAM to 2666Mhz. and setting the timings according to what HWiNFO64 is reporting should be set for 2666Mhz.
You should also check the QVL list at asrock for your motherboard, it could be it doesn't support 32GB RAM sticks or only at slower speeds like 2666Mhz.
its sort of a generic ram, brand is ktrok, green pcb
it says on the sticker that is 3200mhz, i found an image of it online so you can se

i was using this stick on my other pc and it had no issues that i remember

i tried using 4 sticks of 8gb 2666mhz and it was also restarting, but now that you said that, i think with those 4 sticks the pc was actually blue screening, and with this ram it just restarts but shows the "same" error in event viewer
 
Here's the QVL list for your Asrock x570 Steel Legend and specific CPU (which is a Vermeer):
https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X570 Steel Legend/index.us.asp#MemoryVM

You'll notice the fastest 32GB stick of RAM they tested with was only running at 3000Mhz. and most of the 32GB sticks they tested at 2666Mhz and those were all for well known RAM manufacturers.

A 32GB stick of DDR4 RAM will be at least dual rank and maybe even quad rank, either of which will limit the highest operating frequency. As far as performance goes, you should go back to your 4x8GB DIMM config because now you're only using one channel of your IMC instead of both (HWiNFO64 reports channels as being 1 in the memory timings tab which is not good for performance). 8GB DIMMs are much easier to run at higher frequency than 16GB or 32GB.

I think you should go back to using 4 x 8GB sticks because you would get better performance.

HWiNFO64 also indicates the highest operating frequency for your RAM is 2666Mhz. NOT 3200Mhz (look at the motherboard tab of HWiNFO64). Try reducing the RAM frequency to 2666Mhz and use the timings reported in the motherboard tab of HWiNFO64 for 1333 (which is clock doubled to get you to 2666Mhz.).

I still think your RAM is the issue, especially considering you're using a no-name brand that has a 3200Mhz. sticker but the SPD chip states the fastest speed is 2666Mhz.
 
Here's the QVL list for your Asrock x570 Steel Legend and specific CPU (which is a Vermeer):
https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/X570 Steel Legend/index.us.asp#MemoryVM

You'll notice the fastest 32GB stick of RAM they tested with was only running at 3000Mhz. and most of the 32GB sticks they tested at 2666Mhz and those were all for well known RAM manufacturers.

A 32GB stick of DDR4 RAM will be at least dual rank and maybe even quad rank, either of which will limit the highest operating frequency. As far as performance goes, you should go back to your 4x8GB DIMM config because now you're only using one channel of your IMC instead of both (HWiNFO64 reports channels as being 1 in the memory timings tab which is not good for performance). 8GB DIMMs are much easier to run at higher frequency than 16GB or 32GB.

I think you should go back to using 4 x 8GB sticks because you would get better performance.

HWiNFO64 also indicates the highest operating frequency for your RAM is 2666Mhz. NOT 3200Mhz (look at the motherboard tab of HWiNFO64). Try reducing the RAM frequency to 2666Mhz and use the timings reported in the motherboard tab of HWiNFO64 for 1333 (which is clock doubled to get you to 2666Mhz.).

I still think your RAM is the issue, especially considering you're using a no-name brand that has a 3200Mhz. sticker but the SPD chip states the fastest speed is 2666Mhz.
i lowered the frequency to 2666mhz and changed the timings, i will do some tests later today and report back
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