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In the video, Mike from "Wipes Unboxing Reviews and How To" addresses the kernel error 41, a critical issue that occurs when a system reboots without a clean shutdown, often resulting in blue or black screens of death. This error can stem from various hardware problems, such as issues with the CPU, RAM, motherboard, and power supply, or from software conflicts. Mike shares his personal experience with kernels 41 errors triggered by software like Adobe Premiere and Far Cry 6 and how he initially suspected a faulty NVMe drive but later shifted his focus to the power supply.
Using a Silverstone Strider 650W power supply, which seemed reliable but potentially caused system instability, Mike utilized Hardware Monitor to track voltage fluctuations. He noticed that the 3.3-volt rail dipped to as low as 2.8 volts, indicating possible power supply issues.
The video includes practical demonstrations using programs like Hardware Monitor and Windows' Event Viewer to identify system errors, specifically error code 41. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring voltages, particularly the 12V, 5V, and 3.3V rails, under both normal and stress conditions, to pinpoint issues. Ultimately, Mike suggests that checking system temperatures, minor hardware components, and replacing the power supply could resolve the instability. The speaker also recommends ensuring warranties are checked if a power supply replacement becomes necessary.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, Mike from “Wipes Unboxing Reviews and How To” discusses Kernel Error 41, which occurs when a system reboots without shutting down cleanly, leading to issues like blue or black screens of death. He explains that numerous factors could cause this error, including hardware components (CPU, RAM, motherboard, power supply) and software issues. Mike plans to share his recent experiences diagnosing this problem on his system, the mistakes he made, and insights gained. He emphasizes that the video aims to provide diagnostic ideas rather than a universal fix. He mentions an issue where Adobe Premiere and Far Cry 6 triggered crashes, hinting at underlying system problems.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker describes experiencing a system crash where the game remained playable, but the entire system would eventually freeze when trying to exit. Investigating the event logs revealed recurrent “kernel 41” error messages, indicating improper shutdowns. The speaker highlights various potential causes, such as processor overclocking, RAM settings, and initially suspected a faulty NVMe drive, but replacing it did not resolve the issue. Eventually, the focus shifted to the power supply, a Silverstone Strider 650W, which had been reliable but was potentially causing issues. Using a power supply tester showed normal voltages, but did not account for fluctuations under load, which might be the root cause.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses installing a program called Hardware Monitor, a free software tool used to monitor system voltages, among other metrics. The presenter highlights that various similar software tools are available and provides links for easier access. After installing Hardware Monitor and running it in the background during normal use, the presenter noticed that the system’s 3.3-volt rail occasionally dipped to as low as 2.8 volts, which is not ideal for system stability.
The presenter suggests monitoring voltage rails under normal and stress conditions to ensure stability, recommending investigating the power supply if voltage variations exceed half a volt. The video then transitions to a practical demonstration on another PC, showing how to use Hardware Monitor and Windows’ Event Viewer to identify system errors. The focus is on finding logs with red exclamation marks in the application and system sections of Windows logs, particularly looking for event log number 41, which indicates the system has rebooted improperly.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses troubleshooting methods for PC shutdown issues. They suggest checking the event log for error code 41, which can indicate system problems linked to blue screens of death. The speaker also demonstrates using hardware monitoring tools like CPU ID’s hardware monitor to check motherboard voltages, focusing on the 12V, 5V, and 3.3V rails. They explain that minor fluctuations in these voltages are normal, but significant deviations could indicate issues with the power supply or motherboard voltage regulation. They emphasize that while these checks aren’t definitive solutions, they can help identify potential hardware problems, especially if typical software updates and driver rectifications have already been attempted.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses troubleshooting power supply and power-related issues that can cause a computer to reboot or crash during gaming. They emphasize checking for voltage fluctuations on the 12V, 5V, and 3.3V rails and considering the power supply as a potential source of the problem, even if it is of high quality. The importance of monitoring system temperatures and investigating minor hardware components like reset switches and power buttons is also highlighted. The speaker concludes by suggesting that replacing the power supply can be a simple solution to test for stability and encourages viewers to check their warranties if needed.