My PC is running very well untill I open an game!

viktorhanu · Nov 5, 2014

Like I said in title,my computer is running like a horse untill I open an game! After playing 10-15minutes my PC is restarting itself! I tryed out some tweaks that I founded on the internet,but still nothing! Anyone can help me with this?
Spec:
OS: Windows 8 x64
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.6GHz
GPU: nvidia GT 9500 GS
RAM: 2GB ddr2
Motherboard MSI 7502
PSU: 400Watts
P.S.: I removed all useless hardware like DVD/Writer and Extra Coolers! This problem started about 1 month ago,but from few days is frequently!

logainofhades · Nov 5, 2014

What brand PSU do you have? If it is a low quality unit, most likely it is on its way out.

vrumor · Nov 5, 2014

Im not sure what kind of performance you are expecting out of that hardware, but it wont be good. 2gb of DDR2 on Windows 8, with an old dual core and a 9500 GS. Start with your PSU and then upgrade everything else.

logainofhades · Nov 5, 2014

vrumor :

It isn't a performance issue here, it is an issue of the PC shutting off and restarting itself. I suspect PSU is on its way out.

Winly · Nov 5, 2014

do you have a spare PSU? So, we can try to isolate the problem. Try to borrow a friend Power Supply and do a few test to see if the problem occurs.

viktorhanu · Nov 5, 2014

I'll try to replace the PSU,untill that I've searched in events log the time that my PC rebooted,and I found this,there is a screenshot!
http://i.imgur.com/otzXA4t.png
I'm posting that in case you guys know what is it!

Winly · Nov 5, 2014

its a power related issue. Try using another power outlet. Also, try using a different surge protector if you are using one. report back

viktorhanu · Nov 5, 2014

So,because of you guys,I reduced the issue to 3ways:
The PSU that might be on dead end
The alimentation cable,that it's not fixed very well in it's place,if I shake it a bit,my computer turn off
The Surge protector!
I'll try to replace them at a time! Hope it's not the HDD!

Winly · Nov 5, 2014

for the looks its sounds like its #2 haha, every time you kick the cable without even knowing. I dont think its a HDD issue. But always have a backup of all your important data

viktorhanu · Nov 6, 2014

In this morning I replaced the surge protector and cable,and seems the PSU is on its way out because my computer turned on after 4-5 tries and my PSU get some strange sounds,like a chainsaw wtf !

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viktorhanu · Nov 6, 2014

Well,I don't replaced the PSU,but I removed my GPU and enabled integrated one,and no restart!
Can you guys tell me,it's there a problem with my GPU or the GPU is consuming so much power from PSU?

logainofhades · Nov 6, 2014

PSU is old and dying, and cannot handle the GPU anymore. It is probably some no name brand, low quality unit, to begin with. Do not go out an just buy the cheapest PSU you see either. You will need to make sure you are getting one of decent quality.

Winly · Nov 6, 2014

sounds like your power supply cant handle that video card. you need to buy a new quality PSU. that will fix your issues

viktorhanu · Nov 9, 2014

Problem solved,I've replaced the old PSU with new one,Antec VP-450!My computer is turned on by 14-15hours and no restart!
Thank you guys,thanks tomshardware again! Problem #3 solved on tomshardware!

Winly · Nov 9, 2014

glad we could help!

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