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So here is my problem. I custom built my computer about 4 years ago. Haven't had any problems so far. This month my computer randomly started just shutting down. When just doing normal stuff and when i start playing any game. Tested it multiple games and it just shut down. no overclocking done to the processor and i have a new liquid cooling system that i installed thinking that would fix the problem. below are the temps everything is running so i know that's not the problem. any ideas?

CPU Temps 54C max
GPU 65C idol and 81C on games

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Windows 7
CPU Intel Core 2 Quad 3.00ghz
RAM 8 Gig DDR3
2 ATI Radon HD 4780 Sapphires with VaporX
Motherboard Foxconn Black OPS
 
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I think you'll find this problem very hard to trace. Years ago I had a similar problem. Unbelievably, Microsoft soved it... Upon reboot my PC always wanted to send an error report to MS. I must have eventually submitted an email address; because as I recall MS emailed me the source of the problem. The random crash(reboot) was a software problem, do to a firewall I was running.

So if all else fails, don't ignore the chance that a properly submitted error report will give you the answer.
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What's your PSU?
 
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Apevia 1100W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148037
 
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I think you'll find this problem very hard to trace. Years ago I had a similar problem. Unbelievably, Microsoft soved it... Upon reboot my PC always wanted to send an error report to MS. I must have eventually submitted an email address; because as I recall MS emailed me the source of the problem. The random crash(reboot) was a software problem, do to a firewall I was running.

So if all else fails, don't ignore the chance that a properly submitted error report will give you the answer.
 
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It's not bronze certified or anything, and it could just be that this thing crapped out on you. 1100 watts is huge, but then again even with that much wattage without certified efficiency, over time anything can happen. I recommend you try reseating all your cables and hardware; make sure everything is plugged in snugly. Then see if the problem keeps occurring.
 
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I dont know if its a software problem I never get any errors when booting up even after the complete shutdown.
 
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Thanks. I had it plugged into a powerstrip for safety but the power strip also had my monitor(32in TV) computer speakers and printer all plugged into it. I just plugged it directly into the wall right now to see if that was causing the fluctuation of power. So far its running well. When i was building my computer i had a 750W PSU and it wasnt enough to run all my stuff. The graphics cards are huge and require alot of power thus why i got an 1100W. I just dont want replace the dang PSU 1100W are super expensive.
 
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Here is the error that came up


Problem: Video hardware error
Files that help describe the problem:
WD-20091111-2029.dmp
sysdata.xml
WERInternalMetadata.xml
 
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