MSI R9 290X Gaming Temp. issues

Josei · Jun 6, 2015

I just got a brand new MSI R9 290X Gaming, installed new drivers and downloaded monster hunter online benchmark to test it.

Turns out that my system reboots when card reaches 55-65 ºC.
This also happens with other games like planetside 2 or the witcher 1, I haven't overclocked this card, this is happening at stock frequencies... I also have a 750W PSU so i don't think this to be an issue

Can someone figure out what is happening?

maxalge · Jun 6, 2015

Josei :

Full specs.

Not all power supplies are equal, could be you have a tin can that cant deliver 300w.

Make and model?

TheDualshock · Jun 6, 2015

The problem shouldn't be one with your GPU. I suspect a crappy power supply or CPU overheating to cause the shutdown.

Josei · Jun 6, 2015

cpu is AMD FX6100 @ 4.05GHz with a CM 212 EVO, barely reaches 50-55 ºC under load. PSU model is Coolmax CL-700B (a little crappy and old i believe) was planning on update it anywas but I wanted to try the gpu before. In the meantime I'll try downclocking my cpu, that might help determining if its the psu right?

maxalge · Jun 6, 2015

Josei :

290x requires a quality 750w unit.

That unit blew up when tested by jonny:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story3&reid=68

It's probably ok for a standard pc.

But big no on a gaming rig, especially with a 290x.

The 290x has power spikes that will make those cheapass teapo capacitors blow up for sure.

You need something from tier 1 or 2 from this list:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Josei · Jun 6, 2015

290x requires a quality 750w unit.

That unit blew up when tested by jonny:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=...

It's probably ok for a standard pc.

But big no on a gaming rig, especially with a 290x.

The 290x has power spikes that will make those cheapass teapo capacitors blow up for sure.

You need something from tier 1 or 2 from this list:

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier...

I got the same results, I will take your advice and try a new PSU since I find hard to believe MSI shipping a defective product, I simply love this brand. I'll let you know the outcome of this!!

Thank you

Josei · Jun 6, 2015

I was planning on buying this baby:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EB7UIZU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Any opinions?

maxalge · Jun 6, 2015

Josei :

750w is ideal, 1000w only if you intend to cross fire two cards. Which you dont want to do with your current cpu.

XD

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-80PLUS-Certified-220-G2-0750-XR/dp/B00IKDETOW

http://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-M12II-750-Bronze-Modular-Supply/dp/B00607JN1E/ref=sr_1_16?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1433637280&sr=1-16&keywords=750w&pebp=1433637291051&perid=1H817R8HNJ00Z2X3GP3R

http://www.amazon.com/Antec-80-PLUS-ATX12V-EPS12V-0-761345-25750-3/dp/B00O08NCQ2/ref=sr_1_15?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1433637280&sr=1-15&keywords=750w&pebp=1433637336140&perid=1H817R8HNJ00Z2X3GP3R

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-PRO750W-Bronze-Energy-Certified/dp/B0045L4BJ6/ref=sr_1_20?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1433637280&sr=1-20&keywords=750w&pebp=1433637369085&perid=1H817R8HNJ00Z2X3GP3R

Josei · Jun 6, 2015

I am

Actually I'm upgrading to a complete new PC, but I started by the last component.

I pretend to build this.

Case: CM stormtrooper.
CPU: AMD FX8370 black edition
Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
Mobo: MSI 970 G series
Ram: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 1866MHz DDR3
GPU: 2x MSI R9 290X CF
PSU: Corsair RM1000 Gold edition.

So far those are the components

bignastyid · Jun 6, 2015

Josei :

The RM series is not very good(tier 3), there are better units that cost about the same. Here are some good options for a crossfired 290Xs.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g21000xr
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs1050v1
You are going to need to put one hell of an OC on that 8370 for it to try and keep up in some games.

maxalge · Jun 6, 2015

Josei :

you already have that mobo?

Josei · Jun 6, 2015

No I still dont have it but I've been checking some reviews for a few weeks ago to decide which one will be better.

May I ask why?

maxalge · Jun 6, 2015

Josei :

If you need to buy a new mobo anyways go i5 instead.

Josei · Jun 7, 2015

Isn't Intel a bit of an overkill for gaming?? That's kinda the reason why I'm going AMD.

maxalge · Jun 7, 2015

Josei :

No, intel is ideal for gaming. High performance per core.

amd hasn't been good for gaming for a long time.

It's more for people on a limited budget, that also want to do multi core enabled work like rendering.

In gaming even an i3 can sometimes beat a 8350.

Josei · Jun 7, 2015

i5 4690K might be a viable choice, should I change the GPU's to Nvidia then?

bignastyid · Jun 7, 2015

Josei :

No need where you already have 1 290x. Intel cpus work just aswell with AMD cards as they do Nvidia.

Josei · Jun 22, 2015

Hi!!

I finally installed an Antec 750W 80-PLUS Gold PSU, now the gpu works perfectly

(BTW this psu is gorgeous, can't even hear it.)

Now I have to upgrade to a newer CPU like FX-6300 or 8350 and this rig will be awesome, thank you very much for your help guys!!

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