Computer Crashing/Restarting Due To Demand.

Asparagusman

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Aug 18, 2014
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A basic and quick overview of my problem is this: when my computer runs a game such as CS:GO (A low performance game) after a while, maybe a few minutes, my computer will either restart or shutoff completely.

Here's story of past events which lead to this. It was a hot day and I was in a game with some mates when suddenly I hear a loud bang in my computer shutting it off, upon trying to restart it I find that its non-responsive thus making me come to the conclusion my Power Supply (PSU) is bust, therefore I go out and buy a PSU which brang it back to life. However after installing it, to my belief correctly, it results in failing after playing demanding games.

This is my third thread about this topic without a solution, of course this is very frustrating.

My Specification:
CPU: AMD FX-4170
GPU: Nvidia GTX 660
Mainboard: GA-78LMT-USB3
PSU: CIT 550W Gold 12Cm Silent Atx PSU

Voltages:
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Solution
Unfortunately, it looks like you opted for a PSU-shaped object. Unfit for purpose, it likely wanders out of spec under load. This could be putting your other parts at risk. You need a quality PSU for that rig. On a budget, the Antec VP-450 is just enough, although you might want a 500W-550W PSU (I suggest Seasonic, XFX, or a Rosewill Capstone).
Hopefully the first failure did not damage any other parts.
Unfortunately, it looks like you opted for a PSU-shaped object. Unfit for purpose, it likely wanders out of spec under load. This could be putting your other parts at risk. You need a quality PSU for that rig. On a budget, the Antec VP-450 is just enough, although you might want a 500W-550W PSU (I suggest Seasonic, XFX, or a Rosewill Capstone).
Hopefully the first failure did not damage any other parts.
 
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