Been using a Corsair AX860i for about a year now. Was recently hit by a spate of BSODs and crashes, which unfortunately covered up my real problem. I've removed the offending TP Link Drivers which was causing my crashes, but on top of the error IDs pointing to the drivers, I noticed Error ID41 pops up a lot. Now I still get hit by Error ID 41, which relates to power and unnatural shutdowns. I don't even see the Blue screens now that the PC resets itself instantly thanks to removal of the corrupted drivers. Is it a PSU issue? Some people said it RAM but I did a full check and nothing was wrong on the hardware side.

This type of issue needs 1 by 1 checking. I suggest you check the disk for errors. It may be corrupted Windows installation as well. After that, borrow a PSU and test it. Then the motherboard.

I've used Command Prompt to check the entire system and also the drives. All fine. The problematic TP Link drivers are dead and gone. I will proceed to do a memory check as well as Aida64 stress test.

PSU borrowing might be a bit difficult though. See how.

Also, this only happens when playing BF4. Doesn't happen for any other games.

Did you do the command below?

sfc /scannow

That's the first thing I did lol. Second one was the disk check where I had to restart the pc. Both came back fine.

I don't even see a blue screen man. Just wham bam restart in 2 seconds and my pc acts like nothing just happened. I'll restart it again since it lags abit after the crash. Then all smooth sailing from there.

Check the hardware connection. Reseat the RAM.

Okay will do so. Thanks.

I think it's either my mobo or my PSU. Why?

My motherboard hits 50c during gaming. I know my room temps is around 31-33 and my bottom rad is pull mode, so hot air does come up, but 50c is a bit on the high side. Plus I think I need to check the surge protection feature.

My AX860i, I didn't install Corsair Link. So my PSU fan is silent, and until starts when it hits a certain temperature. But even when it does, only at 40% speed. I configured and installed Link so now it's permanently at 60% fan speed. Doesn't breach 35c even when gaming. My total consumption during game was 400W tops anyways, half of my capacity.

Hopefully it'll solve some and doesn't restart again.

This post has been edited by Sentinel92: Mar 25 2015, 02:56 AM

50C is fine for the motherboard. AX series should be able to handle 50C as well. I think you better send your PC to check PSU or mobo. Or you can place your rig on better environment. Like next to open door or infront of window.

hi guys....question

what happens if i only require about 550W of power but i get the 750W psu?

Assume the PC will work perfectly fine but does this mean that i would consume more power? and is there any drawback?

will it mean my elec cosumption will go higher?

tq

No - in fact your PSU lasts longer as the load will be lower on your PSU.

Note that the PSU only draws the power your hardware requires.

Hi any one can recommend PSU rated 400-500W, cheap and reliable? my FSP 400W fan already making alot of noise and random restart (already used for more than 5yrs). many thanks

p.s. if less than RM100 will be good.

Antec VP400?

Thank you!!! That was helpful..a
Friend of mine was selling his off..but I don't really required that high watt..just wanted to clarify before I buy...no point save a bit and in the long run loss more..

Hydance CT-500 @ RM189 (Second brand of Seasonic)

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What is the cheapest full modular PSU available?

Not very cheap though - I think CM V700 would be the cheapest around...

I thought the Seasonic M12II Evo have fully modular cables...?No?

This post has been edited by Minecrafter: Apr 18 2015, 01:49 PM

V700 is already EOL

Price?