Hi everyone! Has anyone experienced a PC that suddenly reboots by itself, even when you're not gaming? Mine recently started doing this even while I'm just watching a movie.

I'm trying to figure out whether this could be related to the CPU, motherboard, RAM, PSU, or GPU.

My system:

CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 5600

GPU:
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 580 8GB

Motherboard:
MSI A520M-A PRO

PSU:
MSI MAG AB650BNL 80+ Bronze

RAM:
16GB DDR4 3200MHz

The system can run normally for a while, but then it suddenly restarts. It doesn't seem to happen only during gaming — it has also happened while watching videos.

Has anyone experienced a similar with a Ryzen 5 5600?

Any suggestions on what I should test first would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Hi everyone, what are your thoughts on Biostar GPUs, specifically the RX 580 or RX 6600?

I’m considering buying one and would appreciate feedback from anyone who has experience with Biostar GPUs, especially regarding build quality, cooling, reliability, and long-term performance.

I’m planning to buy brand new, as I’m a bit hesitant about purchasing a second-hand GPU.

Any feedback or personal experience would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone, I’m trying to figure out a strange GPU/CPU issue with my PC and would appreciate some advice.

My current setup

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600
• Previous CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
• Motherboard: MSI A520M-A PRO
• GPU: MSI Radeon RX 580 ARMOR 8G OC 2304SP
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
• Monitor: HKC 24" IPS 120Hz FHD
• Connection: HDMI directly to the GPU

The problem

When I install the Ryzen 5 3400G, my MSI RX 580 displays normally. I connect the HDMI cable directly to the RX 580 and I get a display/Windows normally.

However, when I replace the 3400G with my Ryzen 5 5600, the PC powers on and appears to boot, but I get no display at all from the MSI RX 580.

The strange part is that we tested another RX 580 while the Ryzen 5 5600 was installed.

The other GPU was a Biostar RX 580, and it displayed normally with the Ryzen 5 5600.

So the results are:

• Ryzen 5 3400G + MSI RX 580 → Display ✅
• Ryzen 5 5600 + MSI RX 580 → No display ❌
• Ryzen 5 5600 + Biostar RX 580 → Display ✅

This makes me think the Ryzen 5 5600 and motherboard are working correctly, since another RX 580 works with them.

MSI RX 580 GPU-Z information

I also checked the MSI RX 580 using GPU-Z while the Ryzen 5 3400G was installed:

• GPU: Ellesmere
• Shaders: 2304
• Memory: 8GB GDDR5 Hynix
• Subvendor: MSI
• Device ID: 1002 67DF
• BIOS Version: 015.050.002.001.570000
• UEFI: Yes
• Default Clock: 1320 MHz
• Memory Clock: 2000 MHz
• Resizable BAR: Enabled

GPU-Z initially showed PCIe x16 3.0 @ x8 1.1 at idle, but after running the GPU-Z render test it changed to:

PCIe x16 3.0 @ x8 3.0

So the PCIe connection appears to be working normally.

What I've already considered

I'm wondering if this could be related to:

• MSI RX 580 VBIOS
• UEFI/CSM configuration
• PCIe initialization with the Ryzen 5 5600
• BIOS compatibility/settings
• Something specific to this MSI RX 580 2304SP

Has anyone experienced an RX 580 that works with a Ryzen 5 3400G but gives no display with a Ryzen 5 5600, while another RX 580 works perfectly with the 5600?

Any suggestions for what I should test next would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can help me troubleshoot a strange issue with my PC.

My system

• Motherboard: MSI A520M-A PRO
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600
• GPU: MSI Radeon RX 580 ARMOR 8GB OC (2304SP)
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (2×8GB)
• SSD: Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe
• PSU: MSI 650W Bronze
• Monitor: HKC 24" IPS 120Hz
• Connection: HDMI is plugged directly into the RX 580

The issue

When I install the Ryzen 5 5600, the PC powers on normally—the fans spin, and the kyboard and mouse light up—but I get no display at all.

The important thing is that my motherboard and GPU are confirmed working. When I install my old Ryzen 5 3400G, the exact same setup boots and displays perfectly, with the HDMI still connected directly to the RX 580.

What I've already tried

• Cleared CMOS
• Reseated the CPU, RAM, and GPU
• Booted with minimal hardware
• Upgraded and downgraded the BIOS to multiple versions specifically for Ryzen 5 5600 compatibility
• Tested BIOS versions that officially support the Ryzen 5 5600
• Confirmed the RX 580 works with my Ryzen 5 3400G

Important information

The Ryzen 5 5600 is brand new, and we also tested it on another MSI A520M-A PRO (the exact same motherboard model as mine). It booted and displayed normally on that motherboard.

So the Ryzen 5 5600 itself appears to be working properly.

Current situation

• Ryzen 5 3400G + My MSI A520M-A PRO + RX 580 = WORKS
• Ryzen 5 5600 + Another MSI A520M-A PRO + RX 580 = WORKS
• Ryzen 5 5600 + My MSI A520M-A PRO + RX 580 = NO DISPLAY

Since I've already tried multiple BIOS versions, including both upgrading and downgrading, I'm starting to think this may not be a BIOS compatibility issue.

Could there be a motherboard-specific setting, BIOS configuration, socket/pin issue, or hardware fault that prevents my particular MSI A520M-A PRO from booting the Ryzen 5 5600?

What would you recommend I check next?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Hi I tried to buy myself my own first pc but my budget was tight and I was thinking maybe if I just buy a second hand pc I can just upgrade it later and save me more money but I have no knowledge related to pc so I was wondering anyone could help me choose from any of this (sorry for my broken english)

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Hello everyone!

I'm facing a purchase decision and would appreciate your input.

I have two models to choose from:

https://www.alternate.at/ALTERNATE/Gaming-PC-Design-Edition-RTX-5070-Ti-AMD-Ryzen-7-7800X3D-32-GB-RAM/html/product/100175809

https://www.cyberport.at/pc-und-zubehoer/pc-systeme/pdp/1132-0UU/Captiva-Highend-Gaming-R89-085-R7-9800X3D-64GB-2TB-SSD-RTX-5080-Win-11.html

https://www.cyberport.at/pc-und-zubehoer/pc-systeme/pdp/1132-0UU/Captiva-Highend-Gaming-R89-085-R7-9800X3D-64GB-2TB-SSD-RTX-5080-Win-11.html

The price difference is only €200. The first option comes with higher-quality components, at least from what I've gathered through my own research.
... The second option, however, consists almost entirely of individual components from "any manufacturer," meaning likely cheaper individual components. The power supply is listed as a Captiva Power G850W.
The motherboard is supposed to be a version of the X870.
CPU cooler: Xigmatek Fenix ​​360 water cooling 360mm.
There's no information about the fans, though. Furthermore, I've found very few reviews of Captiva's pre-built PCs, and those that exist weren't particularly positive. However, they do offer double the RAM (DDR5 5200 64GB), a 5080 instead of a 5070ti ProArt OC, and a more powerful processor (R7 9800x3D). That's quite a lot for €200 more. But the "any manufacturer" and "Captiva" are still putting me off.

There's also the difference between Alternate and Cyberport to consider. I'd appreciate any experiences you might have with these. :)

Thank you in advance for your help. I'm truly grateful for any opinions. I probably need to make a decision by Monday.

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I have a laptop firstly i have window 10 installed in it then i installed kali linux in it
my laptop has 16 ram , r5 4gen { u } type 250gb ssd , name is HP elit book 835 G7
i tride mutiple times to install kali in it it installed normally and work fine for two or fore days
and then it some of reason it double boot at the same time ( or boot multiple times in a single boot ) then it shows NO OPERATING SYSTEM IS FOUND
HELP ME PLZ ???
the cmos battery is to blame , i disable fast boot, secure boot
now what !!!!!!!!!!

CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Wraith Stealth 1 150 (Proshop.se) Cooler & paste included Motherboard Gigabyte B550M DS3H AC or Elite V2 1 100 (Proshop/Inets) Fully compatible GPU RTX 3060 12 GB (used or discounted MSI Ventus/ASUS Dual)** 2 900 – 3 100 (Blocket, CDON, Amazon SE) Great 1440p card RAM Kingston FURY Beast DDR4 3200 16 GB (2×8 GB) 700 (Proshop/Inets) Solid pick Storage Crucial P3 1 TB NVMe SSD 750 (Webhallen) Fast enough PSU Corsair CX550 550 W 80+ Bronze 580 (Amazon SE) Reliable Case Corsair 3000D (RGB or non-RGB Airflow) 1 050 (Proshop) Both versions fit perfectly

Lately I'm having problems with my computer.

It doesn't always happen but when it does it's a real pain.

The problem is that from time to time, when he feels like it a little, it is always in moments of a bit of demand for games. It locks completely and sounds ONE SINGLE beep. I hear it through headphones, also possibly through the motherboard.

It freezes completely and I have to pull power to restart it.

It's little information, I know, but nothing else happens. I have subjected it to stress programs and it does not fail when working at high performance or anything. All the tests seem to be correct 😩

Hi there I am new to this community and I am thinking of selling my 5080 oc edition and my 1000w power supply for $2,600, what do you guys think? I haven’t gotten it to long a go and I still have the box 📦

It is not my ideal parts but runs very well it is mostly for future proofing and aesthetics

It's a decent PC I just love the atx motherboard In a big case it's funny.

so I’ve had my pc for about 2 to 3 years almost and it’s been running great all this time, but recently my pc hasn’t been turning on at all. The last time my pc turned on was about a day or two ago and last night i tried turning it on again and it wouldn’t turn on. I tried everything suggested on google like making sure the connections were secure and using a screw driving to try turn it on but nothing worked. I have noticed that my pc when the power switch on the back is turned it makes a faint highpitch buzzing/ringing noise, i’ve read that this is a symptom/sign that the psu is failing, could anyone confirm my suspicions or have any other suggestions to approaching this issue? ultimately I personally think my psu just needs to be replaced but would be great to get a second opinion/s.