Red screen while gaming?

JKirkson · Dec 4, 2015

When im playing games my screen will go red and computer will restart i think my generic PSU is the issue or maybe its my graphics card connected with dual 4 pin molex to pci e
to fix i put graphics on lowest setting and computer wont restart this only happened with most games some games like gta v on high graphics rarely will the screen go red and restart

Specs:
motherboard: asus not sure which model
graphics card: MSI radeon r9 270 2gb GDDR5
ram:16 gb
PSU: generic 650wat (computer previuosly used 500wat psu)

boju · Dec 4, 2015

Ideally should avoid generic midnight firecrackers and get a decent psu and also to use proper pcie connectors.

Though it doesn't really mean the psu is faulty or gpu. Try just one of the molex adapters connected and not both. You have two molex coming from the psu to 1 6pin to the graphics card yea?

JKirkson · Dec 4, 2015

ok ill try using one molex do you think one of the molex socket is broken? so try one molex in one socket and if that still dosent work try the other molex socket ?

boju · Dec 4, 2015

did you mean to select me as best answer because i can unselect it if you didn't mean to.

Can you link me to your PSU? Would be very helpful.

Try just the one, having two might be putting the PSU under more stress causing it to restart. Not knowing exactly your PSU is able to give, it may need two molex adapters but it might require you to feed power from separate rails if your PSU is capable. The two into 1 as is currently sounds like its feeding off the same rail and if that 12v rail isn't providing enough amps it could explain what you're seeing.

JKirkson · Dec 4, 2015

boju :

Sorry i didnt mean to check you as best answer, the power supply dosent have a brand name it just says xtreme power 650wat on the box

boju · Dec 4, 2015

If you're not sure you can run molex from separate lines and not combining a single rail to a card that needs more power, be best to quit while your ahead and get a better psu with the right connections. Seasonic and XFX are reliable brands, im sure searching best PSUs will give you plenty to choose from.

JKirkson · Dec 4, 2015

boju :

i think it might be important to you just before the screen goes red the audio in games cuts out

boju · Dec 4, 2015

When the PC is about to fail sound will often do that

JKirkson · Dec 5, 2015

boju :

Okay so i unplugged a molex from the fan so i was using only one molex and it seems its much better then before no i can play fifa 15 on max settings without redscreen the only redcreen i got was about 3hours into saint row 4 when there was lots of explosions also ive noticed my pc is a lot quieter?

boju · Dec 5, 2015

Plan on getting a psu soon mate, knowing that now things have improved somewhat does indicate the psu. Better off getting a better one.

boju · Dec 5, 2015

As for it being quieter, think it might be the fan you unplugged? or is it still connected?

JKirkson · Dec 5, 2015

boju :

whats a good PSU for under a $100?

boju · Dec 5, 2015

which currency are you with?

boju · Dec 5, 2015

http://www.toptengamer.com/best-gaming-power-supply/

For your system a 650w is plenty. For 80 bucks us, http://www.amazon.com/SeaSonic-650-Watt-CrossFire-Certified-SSR-650RM/dp/B00918N4A0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=ttgdiscount-20&linkCode=sl1&tag=ttgdiscount-20&linkId=b4f764ab8a780e834f6df57bd38416da

Thats a pretty good deal for a solid unit like that.

JKirkson · Dec 5, 2015

boju :

Thank you for your help

boju · Dec 5, 2015

Your welcome mate, let us know how it goes. All the best.

JKirkson · Dec 5, 2015

boju :

Alright one last thing, is this a good PSU? https://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&bid=4&id2=140&sid=235671

boju · Dec 5, 2015

Stay away from raidmax: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/351687-28-raidmax-power-supplies-good

Seasonic is the best in the game, they supply designs to Corsair and XFX.

JKirkson · Dec 5, 2015

boju :

how about this one https://www.umart.com.au/umart1/pro/Products-details.phtml?id=10&id2=140&bid=4&sid=102253

boju · Dec 5, 2015

Not the best, tier 3 but it will work and have the proper connections you need for everything: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2256235/corsair-550-power-supply-good-gaming.html

JKirkson · Dec 5, 2015

boju :

as long as it wont red screen me and give me power surges

boju · Dec 5, 2015

Its modern and going by what you said about molex alterations and it shifting power loads elsewhere in the psu only means a positive, your gpu will be thanking you for a new one.

JKirkson · Dec 5, 2015

boju :

Thank you

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