To start with I would like to say that I am a complete beginner to overclocking and have just finished my first PC build this week. I am overclocking an AMD fx 6300.
I thought to look up overclocking tutorials and found one here. I followed the instructions and the computer boots up fine but when I open Prime95 the computer shuts down within 5 seconds of starting the torture test. I have tried to do a bit of research and have had various conclusions such as overheating and a poor PSU. I am thinking that it is unlikely that it can be overheating because during these 5 seconds the temperature only reaches 60 celcius. My PSU is the most likely culprit in my eyes and I am now regretting cutting costs, it is this one. If anyone could help me try and figure out this problem then i would be very grateful.
I thought to look up overclocking tutorials and found one here. I followed the instructions and the computer boots up fine but when I open Prime95 the computer shuts down within 5 seconds of starting the torture test. I have tried to do a bit of research and have had various conclusions such as overheating and a poor PSU. I am thinking that it is unlikely that it can be overheating because during these 5 seconds the temperature only reaches 60 celcius. My PSU is the most likely culprit in my eyes and I am now regretting cutting costs, it is this one. If anyone could help me try and figure out this problem then i would be very grateful.