Why Does My PC Keep Randomly Rebooting?

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I’ve been having this issue where my PC keeps randomly rebooting, and it seems like the frequency of these reboots is getting worse over time. I’m not sure what’s causing it—could it be hardware-related?

2 Answers

HardwareHustler -

If you’re still having issues after checking the PSU, consider replacing it altogether. It’s a common culprit for this kind of problem!

TechWhiz99 -

When you talk about your PC rebooting, do you mean a complete crash to a black screen before it restarts? If that’s the case, it’s likely a power supply unit (PSU) issue, and you should look into fixing it pretty urgently. If you notice it happening under heavy load, that’s a big red flag for your PSU.

DustyBits -

Totally agree with that! I had a similar problem once where my power button stuck due to some dust buildup. It was a mess but easy to fix once I realized.

PixelProwler77 -

Yeah, that could definitely be your PSU, but don’t forget that bad GPU drivers can also cause random reboots, so check those too.

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