CPU and GPU overheating when playing games; crashes 10 minutes later

glitchypixel · Jun 27, 2015

To start off,
My idle temps are:
CPU: 56°C
GPU: 60°C

My gaming temps (CS:GO and Minecraft):
CPU: 78°C
GPU: 97°C

My main problem with this is that after 10 minutes of playing, it shuts down and does not show a BSOD. I turned it on a day after leaving it off and the PSU was blinking (I replaced the PSU to a Corsair CX500 later to stop this problem).

Specs (Pre-built, XPS 8300):
CPU: Intel i7-2600
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6670
PSU (replaced): Corsair CX500

I have already tried updating my GPU drivers and cleaning all the dust out of my PC.

And yes, all of the fans are spinning.

Rhezner · Jun 27, 2015

make sure you have plenty of airflow, if you dont then add a few fans and make sure your intakes and outtakes are balanced with a slight positive pressure.

you might want to get an aftermarket air cooler for your CPU if it is running hot, like the hyper 212 evo

also make sure your thermal paste is properly applied.

AMD graphics cards do run really hot, in the 90s, but again, make sure the hot air it spits out is being ventilated

scout_03 · Jun 27, 2015

this is not a real gaming mobo mostly for office could you get a better fan with higher cfm for the back and since it have front vent see if you could put a fan in front that will help cool your stuff .

dominirican3351 · Jun 27, 2015

Those temps are way too high when was the last time you changed the thermal paste on the comp. More than likely that is the culprit. Once you cahnge it you should be fine also is anything oced.

glitchypixel · Jun 27, 2015

dominirican3351 :

The computer was bought in like January of 2012. Do you think it is time to replace it?

scout_03 · Jun 28, 2015

if the part wil fit in another case i would get a better one with good air flow that the most you need .

dominirican3351 · Jun 29, 2015

Its up to you to replace once you change the thermal paste I recommend updating the bios and buying a new gpu

glitchypixel · Jun 29, 2015

dominirican3351 :

Is my GPU dying and also what's updating the bios supposed to do?

dominirican3351 · Jun 29, 2015

no your gpu is not dieing but it is the part that you should consider upgrading soon. If you get a new card it might not be recognized unless you have latest bios

Rhezner · Jun 29, 2015

I would buy an r9 280 for 150$, it will improve gaming performance by miles over the 6670

glitchypixel · Jun 29, 2015

Rhezner :

What about the 750Ti or 960?

Rhezner · Jun 29, 2015

glitchypixel :

the r9 280 is way better than the 750ti and the 960 is more pricey and the 280 is still about as good

if you want to spend 200$ get a 280x

if you want to spend 240$ get a 290.

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