Scared To Turn On PC! Need Help

[Shaan5]

I have been having an issue where Windows will start glitching out randomly and then I'll go to shut down the PC, but even though the monitor stops displaying stuff, the PC stays on and I am forced to turn off the PSU or Unplug, The PC runs fine between these glitches though, but they happen pretty frequently. Recently, I tried to restart the PC but it just stayed on the restart screen and Eventually BSOD, It booted me back to Windows and then I shut down the PC and haven't touched it since. I have a ton of errors and Warnings i my Event log, Notably "Kernel-Power" which is a critical error. All I know is that it is not A Virus, Overclock or networking issue. That means that it could be anything from Drivers from faulty memory to a bad PSU. I was planning on Running MemTest86 But I'm kind of scared to even turn on the PC now

 

I Need Some Serious Help?

 

 

 

[bobthedog8412]

Try replacing the cmos battery

[UnlimitedTMD]

heat issues? Processor problems?

[bobthedog8412]

Grab a hyper 212

[bobthedog8412]

Or it could be the ram

[rustikles]

Yeah go ahead and run HDD / memory tests. Is anything overheating (90C+)? Do you have a discrete graphics card? If so, try removing it. If it is hardware related, unless you have replacement parts sitting around to test with, the graphics card is about the only other thing you can diagnose. 

 

A full re-installation of windows would probably be a good next step as well.

[ManIkWeet]

Those glitches sound like graphics card issues. The BSOD can be caused by the graphics driver crapping out.

[Crion]

Kernel power generally just means you pulled the power on the system.  I recommend using BlueScreenView to analyze any core dump files that you may have.  It may provide more insight on what's causing the errors.

EDIT: Here's a link to it. http://nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html

[Shaan5]

Ok, My CPU temps max at like 40 Degrees and the GPU Maxes at around 65 so the temps aren't the issue, Would running memtest86 Be a good test for the Memory, How would I test the HDD

 

Specs

i5 4690K(Stock)

G1 GTX 970(Stock)

ASUS Z97-A

G, SKill Ripjaws X

EVGA 750B2 PSU

Crucial MX100(Boot drive)

WD BLACK

Noctua Nh-D15 Cooler

 

How could I test if its an error with the GPU, The issues just started recently.

[rustikles]

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Pretty much any HDD testing program will do what you need, but HDDscan is free and easy. For graphics card testing, make sure you're on the latest graphics driver (just use geforce experience to check) and see if that resolves anything. Otherwise, physically remove the graphics card and run it like that for a while. If the problem is graphics-related, then that should help.

[Shaan5]

Pretty much any HDD testing program will do what you need, but HDDscan is free and easy. For graphics card testing, make sure you're on the latest graphics driver (just use geforce experience to check) and see if that resolves anything. Otherwise, physically remove the graphics card and run it like that for a while. If the problem is graphics-related, then that should help.

I'm kinda scared to even use the PC though because what usually happens is I boot into Windows, After a few hours, Windows starts bugging out and then I am forced to shut down the PC, But that doesn't really wok either so at that point, I have to unplug the PC and restart the process, I don't want to have to constantly be turning off the PSU Mid operation because I don't want to damage anything

[blackadder]

I'm kinda scared to even use the PC though because what usually happens is I boot into Windows, After a few hours, Windows starts bugging out and then I am forced to shut down the PC, But that doesn't really wok either so at that point, I have to unplug the PC and restart the process, I don't want to have to constantly be turning off the PSU Mid operation because I don't want to damage anything

as long as it doesn't crash during a update you should be fine, you'll never find out what it is if you don't turn it on.

[Shaan5]

as long as it doesn't crash during a update you should be fine, you'll never find out what it is if you don't turn it on.

 

Wait, what do you mean Crash during an update.

is there any chance that these Crashes or BSOD's or Turning off the PSU Mid operation could hurt or damage my Components

[blackadder]

Wait, what do you mean Crash during an update.

is there any chance that these Crashes or BSOD's or Turning off the PSU Mid operation could hurt or damage my Components

talking about a Windows update. I don't think it turning off is going to kill it outright. If you never turn it back on its just as dead as if something is broken.

[Shaan5]

talking about a Windows update. I don't think it turning off is going to kill it outright. If you never turn it back on its just as dead as if something is broken.

 

So its not dangerous to turn off the PSU Mid Operation?

I'm making a list of things to check so I'll start using it in a Minute

I'll be sure to never turn it off during a Windows Update

[blackadder]

So its not dangerous to turn off the PSU Mid Operation?

I'm making a list of things to check so I'll start using it in a Minute

I'll be sure to never turn it off during a Windows Update

as far as i know it pretty rare to damage components by turning off power. I would turn it on test it and keep a eye on everything.

[Shaan5]

as far as i know it pretty rare to damage components by turning off power. I would turn it on test ot and keep a eye on everything.

 

Ok, I'm going to start with Getting the Latest GPU Drivers and then check Memory and HDD

[blackadder]

Ok, I'm going to start with Getting the Latest GPU Drivers and then check Memory and HDD

check motherboard bios version too, slim chance thats it. 1 ram slot, dont use gpu. Just try to narrow down what it could be. As suggested above.

[Shaan5]

check motherboard bios version too, slim chance thats it. 1 ram slot, dont use gpu. Just try to narrow down what it could be. As suggested above.

 

How do I check what BIOS Version I have

 

If updating the GPU driver doesn't work and whether or not I get issues in memtest then I'll probably end up taking out a RAM Stick and The Video Card

[blackadder]

How do I check what BIOS Version I have

 

If updating the GPU driver doesn't work and whether or not I get issues in memtest then I'll probably end up taking out a RAM Stick and The Video Card

asus might have a utility for it, i have only ever updated bios once and just recently too. i used software that came with my motherboard\, i didn't do it the old fashion way through bios. hit us back up with the testing results, hdd, ram, gpu, and temps for everything. as rustikles and Crion said.

[Shaan5]

asus might have a utility for it, i have only ever updated bios once and just recently too. i used software that came with my motherboard\, i didn't do it the old fashion way through bios. hit us back up with the testing results, hdd, ram, gpu, and temps for everything. as rustikles and Crion said.

 

Is it possible that it is my PSU, it's a tier 2a by Superflower

My 12v, 5v and 3.3v readings are

 

12: 12.192

5: 5.200

3.3: 3.392

 

People that I've asked have said that these are pretty good. I got the latest GPU Drivers although my BIOS is out of dat but I don't want to Flash it unless it's absolutely necessary. I'll do everything else Tomorrow

[blackadder]

Is it possible that it is my PSU, it's a tier 2a by Superflower

My 12v, 5v and 3.3v readings are

12: 12.192

5: 5.200

3.3: 3.392

People that I've asked have said that these are pretty good. I got the latest GPU Drivers although my BIOS is out of dat but I don't want to Flash it unless it's absolutely necessary. I'll do everything else Tomorrow

psu looks good. Ok tag everyone that helped so they know whats up.

[Dautin]

as far as i know it pretty rare to damage components by turning off power. I would turn it on test it and keep a eye on everything.

It's not "Healthy" for systems to have power cut to them.  If an SSD is installed, they can suffer damage from power loss, as well as some HDD's.  But, you're right, it's rare for something to happen.

 

*I hate it when I'm at school and the power goes out*  Makes me cringe because we have hundreds of computers.

[TDP_Equinox]

Grab a hyper 212

uhh. 

Okay, what?

[bobthedog8412]

It's a CPU cooler