PC shuts down when playing games. HELP

KennyLock

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Hello, my problem is what the title states. When i play Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, Payday 2 (mostly considered med-high graphic games), my computer shuts down after 5 to 10 minutes of play. However, when i am browsing on the internet with Google Chrome and just watching videos on youtube my computer does not shut down. AFter reading some similar problems i searched in this forum, im suspecting it is a power supply issue, however i have no way to confirm it. My pc is about 1 year 10 months old and i upgraded my graphics card and ram about 6 - 7 months ago. The problem only started now. Used to be able to play for hours with old specs. < Another reason why i believe its a power supply problem, however, still confused of why is only the problem appearing now.

These are my old specs.
-GTX 560
-i5 2500 ~ 3.3ghz
-4gb ram
-AcBel iPower 85H 650w

These are my new specs.
-GTX 760 hawk
-i5 2500 ~ 3.3ghz
-8gb ram
-AcBel iPower 85H 650w

Change: increased ram from 4gb to 8gb, increased GPU from GTX 560 to GTX 760 hawk.

help me please!
 
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Stay away from CX, CM, RM, VS series of PSU from Corsair, not reliable in the long run. HX, TX, AX are better ones, OR go with XFX, Seasonic.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $188.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-05 12:33...

KennyLock

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ok i've checked the power supply and i believe it appears to be a iPower 85H 650. i've checked the box and it says AcBel?

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KennyLock

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but how certain that it is a heating problem? and if so, which PSU should i replace it with? from what i've seen in this forum, people recommend corsair.
 

KennyLock

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any recommended watts? 750? 800? and, if i upgrade the voltage, will it fry my computer? just want to be safe since i'm going to change it tomorrow. currently running malwarebytes to check if i have any viruses lurking around my pc. if yes, i might reformat my pc + change the psu
 

KennyLock

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okay so i am looking for a corsair PSU. going to upgrade to 750w just to be careful and also for future upgrade. which series is recommended? PS: i am a gamer, plays loads of games everyday
 

KennyLock

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from what i know, power supplies only cost around 100USD+? but i have around RM1000. thats about 300USD. also looking for a SSD. i hear it quickens comp start ups.
 

KennyLock

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http://www.corsair.com/en/power-supply-units/all-corsair-power-supply-units/all-corsair-power-supply-units?power=750%20Watts|

from here, which is the best? the only reason why im choosing corsair because i've heard of it. do recommend me better value for money/more reliable power supplies if you know any :D
 


Stay away from CX, CM, RM, VS series of PSU from Corsair, not reliable in the long run. HX, TX, AX are better ones, OR go with XFX, Seasonic.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $188.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-05 12:33 EST-0500
 
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