Why does my PC randomly restart when im on youtube or just starting a game

FlyingJalapeno · Dec 9, 2014

i recently built a new pc having occasionally restarts whenever i am on youtube or starting games sometimes

Sanjay Srivastava · Dec 9, 2014

your pc might have some heating issues

try cleaning the fans and heatsinc and reapply the thermal glue

Beezy · Dec 9, 2014

do the usual. Test the RAM, and monitor temps. Try a diff psu if all else fails.

BrandonYoung · Dec 9, 2014

Beezy :

I 2nd that.

FlyingJalapeno · Dec 10, 2014

I have researched it a little it says its a flaw of windows 8

FlyingJalapeno · Dec 10, 2014

how do i fix it though

Beezy · Dec 10, 2014

FlyingJalapeno :

there's a free upgrade to windows 8.1 in the market place. install that if you haven't yet.