Cold boot issue

[AlvinLHQ]

my rig is only about 1.5years old.

have been experiencing cold boot issue. computer will boot up till roughly windows loading screen/ desktop and will shut down completely. If i were to turn it on again immediately, computer will boot normally, sometimes with the message that says windows has unexpectedly shut down(launch normally/ proceed to windows repair)

No abnormal sound from all fans, pc running silently

I have tried replacing CMOS battery and resetting it, running w/o GPU, swap RAM, clean out dust with air compressor.

Did a check on CPU temperature in BIOS, it idles at 45deg cel. at first and slowly climbs to around 50-55deg cel. Using Stock fan

what could be the issue?

Processor
Intel Core i3-4150 @ 3.50GHz
Mainboard
GA-B85M-D3H
Graphics Card
MSI Radeon R9 270 Twin Frozr Gaming OC 2GB
Memory
Kingston 12800/1600 8GB DDR3 CL11
Display
Dell S2340L
Storage
WD Caviar Blue 1TB / Crucial M500 120GB
Casing
Sharkoon T28 Blue Edition
PSU
Cooler Master G650M 650W 80+ Bronze Modular
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit

 

[jtjt00]

Try swapping the PSU?

 

[kimsix]

Try memtest on the ram

 

[AlvinLHQ]

memtest passed,

any psu to recommend? i was thinking of replacing the stock cpu cooler

 

[yusoffb01]

Clean ram with alcohol

If same problem, either PSU or graphics card needs replacement

Get superflower 650w

 

[AlvinLHQ]

Clean ram with alcohol

If same problem, either PSU or graphics card needs replacement

Get superflower 650w

i have cleaned the ram and tried running without the graphics card, had the same issue, so i guess graphic card is working well?

 

[jtjt00]

i have cleaned the ram and tried running without the graphics card, had the same issue, so i guess graphic card is working well?

This isolate graphics card as the cause, next move on the PSU.

 

[kimsix]

If psu cold boot problem, it shouldn't have able to load Windows half way before shut down, have to check bsod message, suspect could be your ssd drive or the sata port problem

 

[AlvinLHQ]

hmm..i don't get any bsod. if i were to boot it immediately after the unexpected shut down, it either boots normally or have the message "windows have shutdown unexpectedly"etc

if it's ssd issue, is there any chance to boot into windows?

I'm looking to get aftermarket cpu fan to replace stock fan, after which if problem still persist i might just change out the board

p.s. i'm not proficient in these thus some terminologies might throw me off

 

[yusoffb01]

hmm..i don't get any bsod. if i were to boot it immediately after the unexpected shut down, it either boots normally or have the message "windows have shutdown unexpectedly"etc

if it's ssd issue, is there any chance to boot into windows?

I'm looking to get aftermarket cpu fan to replace stock fan, after which if problem still persist i might just change out the board ******************

p.s. i'm not proficient in these thus some terminologies might throw me off

Dont worry, shdnt be ssd issue.

Replacing cpu cooler wouldnt solve it either
http://www.lazada.sg/deepcool-gammaxx-300-tower-cpu-cooler-92850.html

if the psu still have warranty, go bring to distro to test. Then u can go sls buy replacement or lazada. when u collect back can sell.

For lazada i think u can use ntu010 for $10 off

 

[AlvinLHQ]

i have already ordered coolermaster hyper 212x off lazada fulfilled by pc themes at $65, after discount promo "buspromo11" for $11 off + shopback debates, think abt $50 only

will take this cooler as future investment. if problem persist i will move to psu, and lastly, board

just to clarify, as stated in my first post, after the 2nd immediate bootup,pc will run normally. no abrupt shutdown halfway or so, able to leave it on through the night. it's only occurs during a cold boot/ booting after i shutdown the com from window.
able to restart com from windows desktop without any issue

 

[kimsix]

i have already ordered coolermaster hyper 212x off lazada fulfilled by pc themes at $65, after discount promo "buspromo11" for $11 off + shopback debates, think abt $50 only

will take this cooler as future investment. if problem persist i will move to psu, and lastly, board

just to clarify, as stated in my first post, after the 2nd immediate bootup,pc will run normally. no abrupt shutdown halfway or so, able to leave it on through the night. it's only occurs during a cold boot/ booting after i shutdown the com from window.
able to restart com from windows desktop without any issue

If that is the case, it sounds very much like a psu problem, which I have encountered before, I also was suffering from USB shorting warnings in Windows. After I changed a new psu, no such isses

 

[AlvinLHQ]

i just managed to kio 2nd hand psu, mobo, ram, gpu from a friend for free. shall try troubleshooting and update

 

[AlvinLHQ]

If that is the case, it sounds very much like a psu problem, which I have encountered before, I also was suffering from USB shorting warnings in Windows. After I changed a new psu, no such isses

i swapped my psu out for testing.same issue occurring....

 

[jtjt00]

You got any USB storage device connected?

 

[AlvinLHQ]

You got any USB storage device connected?

no i don't. only the standard stuff plus wireless adaptor

 

[jtjt00]

memtest passed,

any psu to recommend? i was thinking of replacing the stock cpu cooler

Have you try 1 stick of ram at a time with cold boot? Heat issue is especially hard to pinpoint in troubleshooting. By the time you run memtest, they are already warm, so no issue surface.

 

[AlvinLHQ]

Have you try 1 stick of ram at a time with cold boot? Heat issue is especially hard to pinpoint in troubleshooting. By the time you run memtest, they are already warm, so no issue surface.

yes i did, i borrowed compatible rams,
as i only have 1 x 8gb, i borrowed a 4gb ram to test
same issue

 

[jtjt00]

That leaves out only cpu & motherboard.

 

[AlvinLHQ]

That leaves out only cpu & motherboard.

if that's the case, i might be looking to upgrade mainboard, any recommendations?

Lazada-TaQBin sent another person's CPU cooler order to me now I have no idea where my order landed up.