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Sudden Black Screen and Fans Running at 100% - Need Help

Anonymous
2025-03-07T13:41:57+00:00

Hello everyone,

I've been experiencing an issue with my PC for the past 2-3 months. It happens randomly and not on a regular basis. Sometimes, while gaming or running multiple programs at once, my screen suddenly goes black, and the fans start running at over 100%. I recently set them manually to 100% via software, thinking it was an overheating issue, but when the issue occurs, they go even higher than that.

All the LEDs inside the PC turn off, and the only way to recover is by pressing the restart button or performing a force shutdown using the power button on the case.

I recently reinstalled my GPU drivers, and the issue stopped for a while, but now it's happening again. My power supply was recently replaced, so I don't think it's the cause. Below is the Event Log from the time when the issue occurred.

  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM Kernel-Processor-Power (Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power) 55 (47)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:57 PM Kernel-Power 172 (203)
  • Critical 3/7/2025 3:13:57 PM Kernel-Power 41 (63)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:57 PM Kernel-Power 125 (86)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:57 PM Kernel-Power 125 (86)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:57 PM FilterManager 6 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:56 PM FilterManager 6 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:56 PM FilterManager 6 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:50 PM FilterManager 6 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:49 PM Ntfs (Microsoft-Windows-Ntfs) 98 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM FilterManager 6 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM FilterManager 6 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM FilterManager 6 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM FilterManager 6 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM HAL 16 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-General 20 (6)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-Boot 30 (21)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM IsolatedUserMode 3 None
  • Warning 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Hyper-V-Hypervisor 167 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Hyper-V-Hypervisor 165 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Hyper-V-Hypervisor 156 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Hyper-V-Hypervisor 129 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Hyper-V-Hypervisor 2 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Hyper-V-Hypervisor 1 None
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-Boot 27 (33)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-Boot 25 (32)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-Boot 238 (101)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-Boot 247 (99)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-Boot 20 (31)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-Boot 32 (58)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-Boot 18 (57)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-Boot 153 (62)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-General 25 (12)
  • Information 3/7/2025 3:13:48 PM Kernel-General 12 (1)
  • Warning 3/7/2025 3:12:26 PM DistributedCOM 10016 None (that's the closest event to the problem, the problem started at 3:13 PM)

If anyone has any idea what could be causing this, I would really appreciate your help!

Thanks in advance!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-03-08T06:21:07+00:00

    Hello, The Salmon

    Welcome to the Microsoft community.

    Thank you for your feedback. I understand that you are experiencing a black screen and full fan speed issue, the event ID Kernel-Power 41 (63) indicates an unexpected system shutdown, which in combination with the Kernel-Processor-Power 55 (47) and Hyper-V-Hypervisor logs may be related to hardware power instability, CPU/GPU overheating, or driver/virtualization conflicts. conflicts. Below are some troubleshooting options:

    1. Power Supply Load Test

    Even if you have replaced the power supply, you still need to verify that the power is matched:

    Calculate the overall power consumption (including peak GPU power) using the OuterVision PSU Calculator.

    Ensure that the new power supply's rated power ≥ the entire machine's peak power consumption × 1.5 (reserve a margin).

    Temporary test:

    Unplug the discrete graphics card and run games/high-load tasks using the core graphics to see if the problem recurs.

    Hardware contact check

    Disconnect all external devices (keep only the keyboard, mouse and monitor).

    Re-plug the following components:

    Graphics card (wipe gold fingers, replace PCIe slots).

    Memory Stick (single rotate test).

    CPU power supply cable (all 8+4pin interfaces need to be plugged firmly).

    Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

    1. Driver and System Configuration Fixes

    Completely reinstall the GPU driver

    Download the WHQL certified version (not the latest version) from the official website, such as NVIDIA 522.25 or AMD 22.11.2.

    Turn off overclocking and virtualization

    Enter BIOS:

    Disable XMP/DOCP (memory overclocking).

    Disable Intel VT-d/AMD-V (virtualization technology).

    System Settings:

    Search for “Windows Features” → Uncheck Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Platform.

    Adjust the power plan

    Press Win + R and type powercfg.cpl → select “High Performance”.

    Click “Change Program Settings” → “Change Advanced Power Settings” → Modify:

    PCI Express → Link State Power Management → “Off”

    Processor Power Management → Maximum Processor Status → **99%** (Disable RWD)

    1. Monitor real-time temperature and voltage

    Use HWiNFO to record sensor data (focus on GPU/CPU temperature, 12V voltage fluctuations).

    When a crash is triggered, check for the following:

    CPU/GPU temperature > 95°C

    12V voltage < 11.4V or fluctuation > ±0.5V

    IV. Fault Injection Test

    Stress Test Tools

    CPU: Run Prime95 (select Small FFTs).

    GPU: Use FurMark (check “Burn-in”).

    Power: Run Prime95 and FurMark at the same time for 15 minutes to see if the crash is triggered.

    1. Hardware Replacement Verification

    Cross Test Components

    Install the graphics card to another motherboard for testing.

    Replace the power cables (especially the GPU's 8pin power cable).

    Use a multimeter to measure the output voltage of each terminal of the power supply (12V needs to be stabilized within ±5%).

    If none of the above steps work and the device is under warranty:

    Contact the manufacturer to request a replacement motherboard or graphics card (provide memory dumps and HWiNFO logs as evidence).

    Prioritize possible causes based on logs and symptoms:

    Power supply instability (especially uneven distribution of multiple 12V).

    GPU memory/core failure (runaway fan after black screen is common for graphics card hardware issues).

    Motherboard VRM module overheating (check if the motherboard MOS heatsink is loose).

    I look forward to your feedback.

    Best Regards,

    Aaron| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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