Why does it shut down?

blizzardofozz · Jul 18, 2013

I use Furmark to see how much I can get out of my graphics card but when I play the game in the settings that Furmark said it could handle that game shuts off. I lowered the settings in the game but it still shut off. Regardless of the game. Only game that didnt shut off was a poker game.

Kelthar · Jul 18, 2013

The application just closes? Or the computer shuts down?

If the computer itself shuts off, it's likely that the PSU is not powerful enough to handle the graphics card.

blizzardofozz · Jul 18, 2013

Kelthar :

At first it had higher settings but played the intro video. when i had to pick a character the game shut off. the next time i lowered the settings and started the game the computer shut off.

Kelthar · Jul 18, 2013

Can you tell me your computer specs? I'm almost sure your PSU isn't handling the load.

smeezekitty · Jul 18, 2013

Sounds like you are using an underpowered or junk PSU, or your system is overheating.

What are your full specs and how are your temps?

blizzardofozz · Jul 18, 2013

Kelthar :

The results for Furmark is

SCORE:3867 points (64 FPS, 60000 ms)
Max GPU Temp: 54°C
Resolution: 1280x720 (W) - AA:0 samples
FPS: min:57, max:81, avg:64 - OPTIONS: DynBkg
GeForce GTX 660/PCIe/SSE2 (10DE-11C0)
9.18.13.1422 (3-14-2013) - GL:nvoglv64
GPU core: 1162 MHz, memory: 3071 MHz
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
Core Speed 3500MHz System Memory 16336

The most my GPU temp has been is 63 degree celsius when Im runnin it for hours playing a game

Kelthar · Jul 18, 2013

Then it's probably related to the PSU (unless the CPU is the one overheating). We need computer specs, really. It's the only way to know whether it's the PSU or not.

bignastyid · Jul 18, 2013

I agree that it sounds power related whats the make and model of your power supply?

blizzardofozz · Jul 18, 2013

bignastyid :

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blizzardofozz · Jul 18, 2013

Kelthar :

Can I get that from CPU-Z?

smeezekitty · Jul 18, 2013

And that doesn't sound good.

smeezekitty · Jul 18, 2013

blizzardofozz :

Try speedfan or hwmonitor.

bignastyid · Jul 18, 2013

blizzardofozz :

It's a tier 4 or tier 5 unit(cant tell exactly without the model number), but either way i would suggest replacing it.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

blizzardofozz · Jul 18, 2013

bignastyid :

blizzardofozz :

It's a tier 4 or tier 5 unit(cant tell exactly without the model number), but either way i would suggest replacing it.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

all i know is that it's a 1000W PSU

bignastyid · Jul 18, 2013

1000w doesnt mean shit if its a crap unit delivering dirty power.

blizzardofozz · Jul 18, 2013

smeezekitty :

Vcore: 1.20V
The specs show VIN1: 1.02V
GPU: 28 C AVcc: 3.38V
System: 25 c 3Vcc: 3.38V
CPU: 31 C
HD0: 30 c
Temp 1: 28 c
Temp 2: 30
Core 0: 30
Core 1: 30
Core 2: 33

blizzardofozz · Jul 19, 2013

bignastyid :

yeah, it was $100. I ran out of money so I had to buy something cheaper. The games were working when I started using it. I ran games in high settings and never shut off. Then when I overclocked my GPU to it's full potential it started crashing. I don't know whether it's my GPU or the PSU anymore.

smeezekitty · Jul 19, 2013

You could have gotten much better for $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371049
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

bignastyid · Jul 19, 2013

What happens if you back the OC down. With overclocking its like rolling the dice some chips can oc great, others won't oc much past their stock clocks. You maybe pushing the PSU or GPU too far.

blizzardofozz · Jul 19, 2013

bignastyid :

It still shuts off. I actually felt like it was worse going back to stock bECAuse i was goint to watch a youtube video and the computer shut off i just went back to being OC

Kelthar · Jul 19, 2013

You sure you didn't push the OC too far? If there was no problem at first, when you OC'ed problems started, and now that you revert the OC the problems remain? That seems like a damaged chip or something.

blizzardofozz · Jul 19, 2013

Kelthar :

No when I overclocked it there were still no problems. It still worked. Then I overclocked more and it started. Then i went back reset it and it still kept going. Now i overclocked it to where it wont crash while benchmarking, but still crashes when I play a game.

Why does it shut down?

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