Screen goes black and computer restarts when playing games.

slayerxD

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I've been having this problem with my new computer where after only 5 minutes of playing any game, the computer will go black and will restart itself. Here's a video. Please help me out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kl4HY_bBFE

My PC:

CPU: Intel i5-4430
Motherboard: B85M-D2V
GPU: GTX 770
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600
Windows 8.1

 
Solution
hehe I'm more than willing to bet it is. I had 2 DOA of the CX600 models.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028504

Here is a tier list of PSU.
http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx

Since you aren't overclocking, a 500-550w would be good for your system. If you want dual GPU later, then get a 750w. Seasonic, Antec, XFX are safer brands, but you can use that tier list to check.

Edit: I got this one to replace mine; quiet with a 5 year warranty. You could RMA yours but I leave that up to you :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

jaraldo

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Could be an unstable PSU and when the power spikes because of gaming it causes a restart from the anti-surge protection. I know my first CX600 did the same thing. They are a budget model and this is bound to happen once in awhile.

Can you check your error logs and see what comes up? IIRC, a 41 code is unstable power.
 

slayerxD

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I'm getting ID 41. So it could possibly be my PSU?

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jaraldo

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hehe I'm more than willing to bet it is. I had 2 DOA of the CX600 models.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2028504

Here is a tier list of PSU.
http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx

Since you aren't overclocking, a 500-550w would be good for your system. If you want dual GPU later, then get a 750w. Seasonic, Antec, XFX are safer brands, but you can use that tier list to check.

Edit: I got this one to replace mine; quiet with a 5 year warranty. You could RMA yours but I leave that up to you :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
 
Solution

jaraldo

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jaraldo

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To check voltages.

In all honesty though, I'd guarantee it's your PSU causing the trouble. If you know someone that you can borrow a PSU from and test with your computer that would make things easier than testing all the components.