why does my computer shut down when i am playing online games

jackey1012

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When i was playing online game, maybe 10-15min into the game my computer will power down instantly. i am wondering if its my mb thats doing it
 

kilobyte

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Does it do the same thing when you're playing a video file or a dvd at, say, full screen? Maybe you're cpu is overheating and your computer is shutting down to prevent damage? Just a thought. Has it done this before or at any other time (doing something completely different) or is new?
 

jackey1012

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nope, Its only when i am playing online game, any sorts of online game. It will happen every time i play online games. It has never happened before. I will trying playing w/o full screen.
 

jackey1012

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I got a software to monitor my temperature and its completely normal.
 

jackey1012

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Processor- adm phenom(tm) II x4 945 processor 3.00 GHz
Memory- 4.0GB
System type- 32 bit
i am guessing that i should install the 64bit instead but i am not sure