Asus anti surge problem while playing games

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Hi
I recently bought a new gpu (Asus geforce gtx 970 OC Strix). After I installed it, and run some games (Witcher 3, Far Cry 4), and set video settings to maximum, and then after 20 minutes computer reboots with Asus "anti-surge triggered" problem. When I was running game, and until it crashed, GPU-Z and Asus AI Suite showed that temperatures of CPU is about 50 C and GPU is about 60 C, so it's not overheating seems to me. I tested my configuration with PSU of my friend (500 W), and it was still crashing.Here are my specs(everything was bought in the beginning of 2013 except new GPU):
CPU: AMD A8-5600K
Motherboard: Asus F2A55
RAM: 2*2GB + 1*4GB (dont remember vendor,but this memory is very simple, no overclocking or anything)
HDD: 1 TB Western Digital (7200 RPM)
PSU: AeroCool Imperator 650W
GPU: Asus geforce gtx 970 OC Strix

Also I have to mention that my previous gpu was inno3d geforce 650 1Gb and there was never such an issue, though I never did put such a high load on it, cause it simply couldn't provide stable FPS.
Any suggestions? Could it be anythin except PSU?
P.S. I tried to turn off Anti-surge protection, and it still crashed, but without any warning.
 
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Asus anti-surge is known for being a bit sensitive, but given it's still crashing even with that off and your PSU is Tier 4 (avoid) I'd say that the PSU is the problem and it's struggling to power your new GPU. Something like the XFX 550W should be good for that system. Or shop around, use the Tier List as your guide and accept that you need to pay £50-£80 for a decent PSU.
 
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My general question is could it be a mobo problem? Cause in this case I am just not ready to change my whole system and I will simply get a refund for gpu. I just see how my friend,whom I took 500W psu from, plays same games on same settings, and his pc components probably consume more than mine(he's got AMD far better than mine, and it consumes 20W more than my CPU, and his video is some Radeon that consumes about 200W while mine is declared to consume only 145W). That's where I'm stuck - his components consume more, but he successfully plays with his PSU, while mine system crashes with his PSU.
 
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It could be, but motherboard problems are tricky to diagnose. And given that you had the motherboard before with no problems but upgraded the GPU, I don't know why you don't think it could be the GPU if you're so sure it's not the PSU.

It's confusing though, because you list a 650W in your opening post but now you're taking about a 500W supply. Are you saying you've tried to different PSUs? Ultimately the brand and model of the supply is a lot more important than the wattage. Too many people underestimate the effect the PSU has on their overall system.
 
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Yes, I tested my components with my friends's PSU (Cooler Master Elite Power 500W (RS-500-PCAP-i3) and it was still crashing. Meanwhile, my friend is playing fine on his PC with his components consuming more than mine. That's the point that bothers me.
About GPU, at first I bought Palit Geforce gtx 970 Jetstream and it was crashing with my PSU after game intro and with friend's PSU after 10 minutes of game. Then I refunded Palit and bought Asus that I mentioned. After that I tested Asus with my another friend's configuration( Core i5 4670K, 16GB RAM, some Zalman 750W PSU and it worked fine, though we had no time to test Witcher and Far Cry(games that crashed my PC). So I think that GPU is okay.
Right now I am thinking of buying Thermaltake TR2 800W, what can u say about this model? In tier list it's marked as "still to review".
 
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Look around on the internet. It seems to have had a few good reviews.

As your Aerocool PSU isn't much cop it's probably best to get a new PSU anyway. Whether it'll fix your issues is still too hard to say. I don't get the logic of testing the card in another PC but not with the games that crash showing that the card is okay.

Best you can do now is get the new PSU and see if that helps. If it doesn't, you've eliminated one possible source and got a decent PSU.
 
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Thank you! I will get PSU you recommended (XFX) and write here once I'm done with testing
 
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Gentlemen, I am not an electrician or a computer guru. I signed into this site simply to post this as I was becoming annoyed. I am a 30 year general contractor/carpenter/handyman, I can solve your issue. Why are you plugging your $2,000 computer into that $5 powerbar? Plug your computer directly into the wall socket = problems with your very expensive power supplies solved..
You're welcome..
 
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