Need help with computer randomly crashing

[ClutchAutomatic]

Got to bios as soon as I was able to unplug ssds

 

[Virgorising]

Got to bios as soon as I was able to unplug ssds

Ahah! I am not clear on what kinda cooling you have.

 

[ClutchAutomatic]

Corsair H100i closed loop liquid cooling.

 

[Virgorising]

Corsair H100i closed loop liquid cooling.

O! Well, that is excellent! But now, I am more confused than ever re yr symptom. Cept still might be the PSU.

 

[Ketchup]

Got to bios as soon as I was able to unplug ssds

I was afraid of that. Have you been able to back up you data?

 

[ClutchAutomatic]

O! Well, that is excellent! But now, I am more confused than ever re yr symptom. Cept still might be the PSU.

No kidding! All I did was unplug the sata cable from both ssd's and then it went into bios. I loaded my overclock profile. Save and rebooted. Turned it off plugged the sata cables back into the ssds and now it is running again. I was able to back up my steam games to my HDD about 32 gigs and it did so flawlessly. But who knows when the next crash will be.

 

[Ketchup]

.... I was able to back up my steam games to my HDD about 32 gigs and it did so flawlessly. But who knows when the next crash will be.

Are you using the Intel or Asmedia ports for your RAID array (I'm not 100% sure if that Asmedia controller supports RAID)?

 

[ClutchAutomatic]

Using the Intel for raid 0 and Asmedia for my storage HDD

 

[Virgorising]

So does this mean it's a controller issue and not the PSU? Cause it seems he didn't unplug the power cables from the drives.

 

[Ketchup]

Considering the power draw of a couple SSDs compared to, say, the video card, I don't think this is a power supply problem based on what has been described to us. That unit has plenty of power.

Could be something as simple as a loose connection which was fixed just now.

It that wasn't it, things could get a little tricky.

 

[ClutchAutomatic]

So I crashed again while running bf3. Could be heat issues now I am getting worried.
When the computer is trying to boot and crashing the corsair h100i light is flickering.

 

[Virgorising]

So I crashed again while running bf3. Could be heat issues now I am getting worried.
When the computer is trying to boot and crashing the corsair h100i light is flickering.

:|

Wait for Ketchup79's further input, but, not for the first time, I am happy you still have an RMA option.

I admire yr tenacity and endurance.

Not sure how we know for sure if what the PSU is posed to Bring it is delivering.

 

[Ketchup]

So I crashed again while running bf3. Could be heat issues now I am getting worried.
When the computer is trying to boot and crashing the corsair h100i light is flickering.

Have you looked into what that flicker indicates?

 

[Virgorising]

I guess below, a long shot, but I am delving out of desperation....

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/307703-31-help-custom-computer-wont-turn-little-flicker-power#.

 

[ClutchAutomatic]

I made some videos to show what is going on. Video 1 is about the boot cycle and video 2 is with the light off to show the corsair pump light flickering on startup.
Video 1
Video 2

 

[Virgorising]

I made some videos to show what is going on. Video 1 is about the boot cycle and video 2 is with the light off to show the corsair pump light flickering on startup.
Video 1
Video 2

Jus wanna say, that you did those, including one with the lites out, was brilliant.

Is the fan shorting out?

 

[Ketchup]

Excellent videos. Was that before or after you tried unplugging the SSDs? Are you monitoring temps? If not yet, I would do so.

 

[ClutchAutomatic]

The fans are working fine, the numbers on the motherboard say 14 then 60 before it crashes.
14 is part of Pre-Memory CPU Initialization is started and 60 means DXE Core is started

 

[Steltek]

Excellent videos. Was that before or after you tried unplugging the SSDs? Are you monitoring temps? If not yet, I would do so.

+1 on temp monitoring. If you don't have Corsair's link software installed, try installing something like Speedfan or HWMonitor.

If the pump is failing, you'll likely see temperature spikes right before it crashes.

 

[ClutchAutomatic]

Excellent videos. Was that before or after you tried unplugging the SSDs? Are you monitoring temps? If not yet, I would do so.

I tried unplugging the ssd's after this video and still not able to boot.
Just now switched the power supply cable that runs to the pump and I got it to boot.
The pump was plugged in the end of the the line of the 2 SSD's. So now I have 3 of these cables, 1 for the corsair pump, 1 for the 2 ssds, and 1 for the hdd.
Hopefully this helps out now.

 

[Virgorising]

I tried unplugging the ssd's after this video and still not able to boot.
Just now switched the power supply cable that runs to the pump and I got it to boot.
The pump was plugged in the end of the the line of the 2 SSD's. So now I have 3 of these cables, 1 for the corsair pump, 1 for the 2 ssds, and 1 for the hdd.
Hopefully this helps out now.

Soooo smart! R U saying the pump wasn't receiving full power and so, was faltering and shutting down?

 

[denis280]

If the pump is failing, you'll likely see temperature spikes right before it crashes.

+1 and also.the cooling system might have a air pocket.so every time the air get's to the pump the flow stop.

 

[ClutchAutomatic]

Soooo smart! R U saying the pump wasn't receiving full power and so, was faltering and shutting down?

That is what I am hoping for! Not enough power for the pump so it safely shuts it off is what I am thinking. Those samsung 840 pros must be some heavy hitters.

 

[Ketchup]

That is what I am hoping for! Not enough power for the pump so it safely shuts it off is what I am thinking. Those samsung 840 pros must be some heavy hitters.

Not near as much as that pump. Glad to hear it's on it's own line now.

 

[Virgorising]

That is what I am hoping for! Not enough power for the pump so it safely shuts it off is what I am thinking. Those samsung 840 pros must be some heavy hitters.

I am hoping exactly the same!!!

Again, sooo smart U did the switching! But does the result insure yr wiring is adequate for all yr components?

The original configuration was like someone living in a slum trying to tap into the power line of a neighbor.

Just that I had the privilege of seeing vids of the system was uber. Cause I doubt I ever will see its like in person.

PS: we need an animated applauding smilie here!