Question Random freezes and restarts during gaming ?

[Arthur_]

What to do when PC randomly freezes and restarts during gaming?
All drivers are updated and temperatures have been monitored, but the issue doesn't want to go away..

Specs
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600,
GPU: RTX 3060,
RAM: 16GB
PSU: 650W

Any ideas what could be causing this and how to troubleshoot further?

 

[Aeacus]

PSU: 650W

PSU make and model (or part number) is? Also, how old the PSU is, and was the PSU bought new or used/refurbished?

 

[Arthur_]

The PSU is a Corsair CX650, 650W 80+ Bronze. It might be 2 years old and was purchased new. The exact model number is CP-9020122-NA.

 

[js2]

What to do when PC randomly freezes and restarts during gaming?
All drivers are updated and temperatures have been monitored, but the issue doesn't want to go away..

Specs
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600,
GPU: RTX 3060,
RAM: 16GB
PSU: 650W

Any ideas what could be causing this and how to troubleshoot further?

Have you done a scandisk and sfc /scannow? Checking resource monitor and logs can also help.

 

[Aeacus]

The PSU is a Corsair CX650, 650W 80+ Bronze.

Mediocre quality PSU. Good for office PCs without dedicated GPU, but not good enough for PCs with dedicated GPU, especially for gaming use. And there have been reports of CX-series acting up and rebooting PCs out of the blue.

Here, i'd replace the PSU with good quality unit. Like: Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium.
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/WrNypg,mQDkcf,6NcG3C,76vdnQ/

Seasonic Focus GX-650 (80+ Gold) is good quality PSU with 10 years of warranty.

I too have Seasonic Focus in use, but mine is PX-550 (80+ Platinum). And the other two PSUs i have, are Seasonic PRIME TX-650 (80+ Titanium).

For 2nd opinion about your PSU, you can look it up from PSU tier list,
link: https://forums.tomshardware.com/thr...er-list-rev-14-8-final-update-jul-21.3624094/

You'll find it under Tier B. While what i suggested and am personally using, is all Tier A.