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Hi, I've been having computer problems for a few months now and I can't figure out what it could be. I'll explain why. When I play the fps are high but the FPS drop comes and the PC restarts. Then I noticed that when I play Fortnite in DX11 or 12 the fps are very low even in low quality and the PC restarts or it freezes and I have to restart it through the power button. I have a GTX 1660 Super Ventus OS Processor: Ryzen 5 3600XT Ram I don't have 16GB ballistix 3200mhz Motherboard B550 a pro MSI power supply I don't remember the brand but it's a 650w. What could it be??
 
Possible Causes & Solutions for FPS Drops & Random Restarts:

1. Overheating​

  • Check CPU & GPU temps using HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner.
    • If CPU > 90°C or GPU > 85°C under load, clean fans/reapply thermal paste.
  • Ensure case airflow is good (no dust clogging fans/heat sinks).

2. Power Supply (PSU) Issues​

  • A failing/low-quality 650W PSU (even if wattage is enough) can cause crashes under load.
    • Test with a known good PSU (borrow or replace temporarily).
    • Listen for coil whine or odd noises from the PSU.

3. GPU/Driver Problems​

  • Update GPU drivers (clean install via DDU).
  • Test with NVIDIA Studio Driver (often more stable for some systems).
  • Reseat the GTX 1660 Super in the PCIe slot and check power cables.

4. RAM Stability​

  • Run MemTest86 (free tool) to check for RAM errors.
  • Enable XMP/DOCP in BIOS (if disabled) or manually set RAM to 3200MHz.

5. Fortnite Specific Fixes​

  • In game settings:
    • Try Performance Mode (DX11 Low/Medium) instead of DX12.
    • Disable Ray Tracing, lower View Distance, cap FPS to monitor refresh rate.
  • Verify game files via Epic Launcher.

6. BIOS & Windows Updates​

  • Update motherboard BIOS (latest version for B550-A Pro).
  • Ensure Windows is updated (Windows 10/11 22H2 or newer).
 
It seems to have been solved, the game crashes every now and then but it's not a PC factor, Fortnite always lags but the game now has quality and performance!, thanks anyway for the advice
 
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