Need help with random hard crash during heaving gaming

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navierstokez2

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Im getting some random hard crash during heavy gaming sessions, and the main screen that I am gaming on just displays random static.

I would like to know if anyone has any ideas on what is the cause?

my specs:
CM HAF 912 (2 standard 120mm fans, in and out)
4670k (stock clock)
hyper 212 evo cooler
msi z87-gd65
4 sticks of 2 gb g.skill ddr3 1333 (stock clock)
sapphire 7870xt (stock clock) powering 2 1080p displays
samsung 830 128gb ssd (main)
2 western digital green 2tb drives
550W Fata1ty psu

I suspect that my PSU might be a bit too small, as I have been using this PSU for about 3(?) years, but my UPS shows that I never exceed 450Ws draw.
I dont think my CPU and GPU temps exceed 80'c under load.
All drivers are up to date from MSI and AMD.

So I am at a loss, any info would be most appreciated.
 
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nostall
Mobo's do go out, but they are pretty tough. I would suspect the video card since you already took care of the PSU question.
As I said, if you can borrow someone's card and try it in your PC,, that's really the only way to know for sure.
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nostall

nostall

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With the static lines,not just crashing, I think you are right; time to look at the video card. If you have another available that is similar give it a try and see if the problem persists.
If you don't, by all means RMA it and get another, 'specially in view of the info JackNaylorPE just passed on.
 
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Mobo's do go out, but they are pretty tough. I would suspect the video card since you already took care of the PSU question.
As I said, if you can borrow someone's card and try it in your PC,, that's really the only way to know for sure.
 
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nostall

nostall

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Well, regarding the PSU, you now have a little headroom on the power side if you want to mess with OCing, and the new PSU should run a bit cooler and more efficiently and last quite awhile: Yeah, you didn't need to spend the $, but along with what I just mentioned you now have a PSU that is a "known good, working PSU" that you can use to test problems in the future or let friends use for the same reason. Or sell and get some $ back! (Your old PSU)
Somewhere down the line, when you are satisfied with the responses and the PC is back up and running, please close this thread by selecting a Best Answer.
 
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