is this why my computer shuts off

zecby

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i have a 500 watt cpu, and everytime i play skyrim my computer randomly turns off, could it be because of the psu? here are my specs
windows 7 64-bit
geforce gtx 560
amd athlon (tm) II x4 processor
8 gigs of ram, only 4 are usable though
please feel free to ask for more info if needed
 

badboyrog

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do you have an aftermarket cpu air cooler??
wich kind of psu you have? ( model )

about your cpu .....
Electrical / Thermal parameters
V core ? 1.1V - 1.425V
Maximum operating temperature ? 55°C - 71°C
Thermal Design Power ? 95 Watt

check if your cpu not overheat more then 71°C....