What temp would cause the computer to shut down at

demonz · Nov 21, 2015

Recently my computer has just started shutting its self down at random points, and im beginning to wonder if the CPU is overheating.
I have a FX-8350 but the only fans I have in it are what came in the case and on the hardware. I took it to a computer repair shop to see if they knew the issue but they said there were no problems what so ever, so i play some not very intensive games for 3 hours then turn it off. About an hour later I go back on and after 40mins it shuts down from being on the same game.
Thing I will add my window was open the first time and not the second.

Demonic Heart · Nov 21, 2015

Download hwmonitor and check the temps and report back

demonz · Nov 21, 2015

I just downloaded coretemps, if this suffices this is what they are:
CPU 0# min 38 max 49
With my window open, if this isnt a good enough program let me know

Demonic Heart · Nov 21, 2015

Sometimes some programs don't read temps properly so its good to have two programs install.. try hwmonitor still

demonz · Nov 21, 2015

Okay, on hwmonitor they are 39 min and 50 max
There is one under temperatures called AUXTIN that has max at 124

VK7 · Nov 21, 2015

Maybe ur PSU is not good enough for FX 8350. And buy a cooler. AMD FX 8350 gets heat up very quickly while gaming. CM Hyper 212x will do ur work.

demonz · Nov 21, 2015

My PSU is a EVGA 500W.
And if you need it my MOBO is an ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 Motherboard AMD Phenom/Athlon/Sempron AM3+ RX881/760G SB710 ATX RAID Gigabit LAN - 980DE3/U3S3 (Not sure what any of that means)

Demonic Heart · Nov 21, 2015

demonz :

To be honest those are not bad temps if your max is 50

here's what.. leave core temp and hwmonitor running in the background while playing a game for a while.. like 20minutes then check the max temps and report back

VK7 · Nov 21, 2015

demonz :

Its good enough for FX 8350. NO problem in ur specs.
Which GPU r u using ?

VK7 · Nov 21, 2015

Demonic Heart :

also, can check temps i.e onscreen temps while playing games by using both MSI afterburner and HWmonitor together.

(Temps will display in left corner of screen while gaming)

demonz · Nov 21, 2015

Ok i loaded up a game and it straight away went to 53. Ok i played fo:nv for no less than 5mins and the temp went straight up to 70, the only reason i knew is becasue i exited by mistake, so i presume it would of shut down soon.

EDIT: For my gpu its a R9 270x

Demonic Heart · Nov 21, 2015

Ok if it is 70 see then i think thats why... it is the cpu indeed ..the cpu shouldnt pass 62c

that is the issue

62 to 65 is where you should stay below.

it will shut down at 70c

demonz · Nov 21, 2015

Sp I just caught it then, why do you think its now getting this hot? Before I could play games for hours and nothing would happen, could the CPU fan of broken somehow? And how would you recommend I fix this?

VK7 · Nov 21, 2015

demonz :

the only way u can get rid of high temps problem is by buying a CPU Cooler.

demonz · Nov 21, 2015

Well damn, this is odd, should I check to see if the CPU fan is still working? Or just get a CPU cooler?

Demonic Heart · Nov 21, 2015

It can either be that the thermal paste that is used to keep the chip cool gone dry or faulty fan.. either you'll need to get a new heatsink.. cooler master evo should do the trick

demonz · Nov 21, 2015

Thanks for all your help guys! This damn computer has given me more grief than happiness. Ill be sure to get what ever is needed! And again, thanks

Demonic Heart · Nov 21, 2015

demonz :

you're welcome

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