Hassy :
Thegamerguy :
hassy786 :
Thegamerguy :
Hassy :
Hi,
My computer specs are:
Motherboard: Gigabyte 76LMT
RAM: 4GB DDR3
CPU: AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.60GHZ
GPU: EVGA Geforce GTX 660
PSU: CiT 600 Watt PSU
Storage: KINGSTON SSD 60GB AND A 160GB Western Digital Hard drive.
Problem: I am trying to play Need For Speed Rivals 64 bit and the computer just restarts? The first time I played this game (Yestarday) I got past the Intro and the game loaded and I was driving and got the first race finished then got bored and quit the game. However Today I am trying to play the game and the computer restarts just after the introduction?
What can be overheating? I mean the CPU, GPU and RAM are enough to play the game right? Game runs on High settings.
Is it my PSU?
Thank You!
Now, a few questions...
Is this a laptop or desktop pc?
Have you overclocked the PC in any way, shape, or form?
Have you removed dust from the PC lately?
It is a Desktop PC.
No I have not overclocked. The GPU is Super Clocked but that is by the EVGA Manufacturer.
Yes I have removed dust from the PC lately however there was not much to remove any way.
I have a feeling my PSU does not have enough power to run high games?
Ok...so, is your PSU 80+ certified because if it isn't, that means that if you are doing intensive tasks such as games, the PSU will not give out 600w. (a bad example would be those cheap 500w PSU you can get for 15 pounds on Newegg
) These will only give about 250-350 watts under load! That means if your PSU falls into that category, it would not be able to power the PC you have (e.g your CPU+GPU already use up to nearly 300 watts!) and nvidia say that the gtx 660 needs at least a good 80+ 450w PSU.
Hope this helps!
No it is not 80+ certified.. Here is the link to the PSU I have....
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/cit-600w-atx-pc-power-supply-n64gr
I found this on Ebay brand new for £10 so thought why not? .. So the problem to why my computer restarts when playing games like most wanted 2012 and running heaven benchmark is because the PSU cannot handle the load? Hmmm looks like its time to invest in a new PSU.. Do you have any recommendations on which PSU to buy? Looking for something that costs around £50, Gives out some were near 500 - 600 watts and is modular? Any ideas?
Thank You.
For 50 pounds, I don't think you'll get a fully modular psu, you will however, get a semi-modular which means that all the necessary cables will be directly connected to the PSU (e.g. the x24 pin connector, CPU power 4 pin etc.) The rest can be connected if you want. I can list a few:
http://www.corsair.com/en/cx-series-cx600m-modular-atx-power-supply-600-watt-80-plus-bronze-certified-modular-psu
http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/gaming-gm-series/g550m/
http://www.dabs.ie/products/corsair-550w-cs550m-csm-semi-modular-80--gold-certified-power-supply-93P9.html?refs=405790000&q=modular&src=16
There the three I would choose, A good 80+ certified fully modular PSU will start at around 80 pounds.
These are all 80+ certified. Actually the corsair 550 watt one is gold certified which means out of the 550 watts, it will ALWAYS give out at least 92% of the rating meaning 92% of 550= 502 watts which is plenty for your system. The 600w corsair will give out 85% of the rating meaning 85% of 600= 510 watts. So they're both close. Choose whichever you like!