PC crashing during any game..need help!!

blakehunsley · Oct 23, 2013

When ever im playing any game, my pc seems to shut it self down after playing 2-5min. Iv tryed may things too fix this problem but just cant.
PC specs:
AMD FX-6100 Siz-Core 3.3ghz 14MB cache socket AM3+.
ASUS M5A78L- LX PLUS AMD 760G with ATI 3000.
8GB of DDR3 Ram.
Tb HDD.
HD 5770
500w psu
any help would b grate

MD1987 · Oct 23, 2013

What brand is your PSU? Have you cleaned your case out recently? Dust and dirt buildup can really add a lot of extra heat.

blakehunsley · Oct 23, 2013

its an aywun 500w, yep iv clean out the whole pc.

MD1987 · Oct 23, 2013

That PSU is probably your issue. Unknown brands tend to over-rate their PSU ratings. I would imagine that unit puts out about half of what it's advertised as.

There are better name brands, like Seasonic and Corsair that will put out strong, clean power.

The Seasonic S12II 520w is a great choice for around $60.

blakehunsley · Oct 23, 2013

But the thing is i used it on my old pc which had the the same hd5770, had no problems i live in new zealand
and psu r around 100+ :O.. thanks for the help soo far

MD1987 · Oct 23, 2013

It's best not to skimp on your PSU though. Bad units can put out dirty power and cause other components to fail or even be damaged.

blakehunsley · Oct 23, 2013

lol, iv been thinking the same thing, so u think going 550w or more or just better quailty?

blakehunsley · Oct 23, 2013

something like these?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/components/cases-power-supplies/power-supplies/auction-654094029.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/components/cases-power-supplies/power-supplies/auction-653993198.htm
?

MD1987 · Oct 23, 2013

A high quality 450-500w unit will probably work just fine.

http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=411860 This looks like a good unit!

blakehunsley · Oct 23, 2013

aww sweet, r from nz? hmm think u could find one thats around 100??

MD1987 · Oct 23, 2013

Not from NZ, just invoked my Google wizardry

How about this one? http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=386861

blakehunsley · Oct 23, 2013

im not too good when it comes to psu, r thies good quailty?

MD1987 · Oct 23, 2013

Yes there are a handful of good PSU brands. Seasonic, Corsair, XFX, Antec, Silverstone, OCZ, and even Cooler Master.

blakehunsley · Oct 24, 2013

cheers man, ill get one net week sum time, but say its not the psu any other reasons why?

MD1987 · Oct 24, 2013

The other possible causes would be dirty (noisy) power coming from the mains, or overheating due to dust buildup inside the case.

blakehunsley · Oct 28, 2013

im going to be getting this psu, http://www.pp.co.nz/products.php?pp_id=AA48764 too c if that fixs the problem, then if it dosent ill get a new fan plus sum thermol paste

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