PC Crashing on BF3? Help please!

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TheGeekLocker

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So iv been fairly hyped about BF4 and have been playing a load of BF3 on my brothers console! I decided why not give it a try on PC, below are my specs and whats been happening.

The problem: After playing about 10-15mins if that, of BF3 64 player games on the map metro my computer simply crashes and restarts. No blue screen nothing just crashes and restart.

Please let me know what might be the problem or a fix, iv played this game before on high settings (PC) for 2-3 hours on end..


SPECS>

HP Angelica Mobo
AMD FX-6120 (6 Core)
700w Apevia power supply
4x 92mm Blue led fans (Good amount of airflow)
1TB Baracuta HDD 7200RPM
8GB Stock ram
Zotac GTX 660 GPU


Let me know if you have any questions..
 
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intzaki

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Ok so, let me start by saying so many people are having problems such as this, simply because BF3 needs a beast computer to be run on. I had the same problem on my computer after I overclocked it. And do not worry that there is no BSOD, that happens a lot. Check from the problems below, if you do have one of these respond and I will help you;

Check how long it takes for it to restart. Lets say about 10-15 minutes. Feel your computer from the side your motherboard is placed on, at about 5-6 minutes. Tell me if it is warm or not that warm. Then check at 9-10 minutes. Tell me again. And finally check when it restarts. Tell me again if it is warm. It should mostly be an overheating issue. If you have overclocked your computer, then I recommend to re install your Windows. That should mostly fix the problem. I do not recommend to downclock it, as that mostly keeps problems. As mine had. Please respond and tell me about the temperatures.
 
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Thanks for the reply intzaki! Iv tried just about everything for the PC, it does seem to be a heat issue with the GPU once playing for 5-10 minutes It flares up over 140 Degrees (F) easily, the max iv seen it go to was about 150-160 (F). Iv tried leaving the case open and still doesn't help. So I take it when the GPU gets to hot the system, shuts down / restarts. Iv upped the fan speeds in my case (3 Fans total) and it seems to help enough to where it wont over heat. With the fans at full speed I can manage about 100-125 Degrees (F). Although it is extremely loud I guess Ill have to deal with it. Let me know if you have anymore suggestions.
 
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intzaki

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Well let me start by saying that 160 F is a really high temperature. You didn't tell me if you overclocked it though and that doesn't help me suggest anything else. If you did overclock it, then it should be a (CPU/GPU) that is bad for overclocking or you mixed up the settings for it. I would suggest a complete format, as that should help you get rid of software overclocking with no problems. Now if you did overclock it from the BIOS, you should enter the BIOS and set the settings back to factory/default settings. And do not leave your case open as that will damage your PC parts (a lot of dust is gathered). For sure we know its an overheating issue. And even though you have your fans at full speed it is still running at high temperatures (for full fan speed). Now I can help you further only if you tell me if you overclocked it, then I can know the problems.
 
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Haven't Overclocked a single item on my rig. I have played BF3 before on this PC with ultra settings, no problem and the temp was around 140-150 (F). Thats why I am wondering why it is crashing and overheating? and no im not still on ultra settings, turned them on low the first time it crashed. Could be the GPU Going out but if so then forget PC Gaming. I just bought this GPU (Zotac GTX 660 AMP!) for about $250 in March. Again, have not overclocked. But how would I go about formatting the settings?
 
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It now seems to me that your PSU might be damaged. Could you enter your BIOS and wait for about 3-5 minutes and tell the readings for your voltage (+5.0V and +12.0V) and your CPU and System Temperatures. I also had a problem such as this I never imagined it would be the PSU but one of the fan piece broke and it took me 2 weeks to realize. If it is not the PSU it is definately a problem with your fans, one seems to be either broken or too weak. Graphics cards such as the GTX 660 don't come cheap therefor do not have overheating problems when used with their fans. I know this might take some time but you should check for all the fans in your tray. Before you boot up and while you boot up. If all tray pieces seem fine I would suggest a complete restore of BIOS and a format of your OS. But for now I would need the BIOS readings for Voltages and Temperatures those will help me a lot. But again wait for about 3-5 minutes for the readings.
 
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