My computer suddenly doesn't run any of my games....

Tommy_1987

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I have discovered that computer no longer runs any "real" games.

Leage of legends will crash on loading screen as i am loading in the actual game

Starcraft 2 & Dota 2 will crash as I am start the game


Just wondering what could be the problem... a week ago i could play all these games with no problem. Now nothing will even load up.

I have updated my video card drivers


I am able to browse the web and watch videos fine, but may have noticed a slight slow down? (not significant maybe imagination) I also Play magic the gathering online, but that is not very graphic intensive game...


My computer is about ~5 years old with a
i5-3450 & Radeon 7850

I do have a HDD & PSU which i transferred from my old computer which are probably 8+ years old. Could a failing HDD or PSU cause these problems?? Are there other tests I can do to ensure a specific part is failing etc???

Id like to avoid purchasing a new computer if all I may have to do is swap a part.


Thank you in advance for any help provided.
 
Solution
Crashing on game star could be psu as sudden power draw over loads it. Could be gfx card or bad vram. 8 yr old hdd and PSU no harm in changing anyway if funds available and would allow for a nice gpu upgrade in future.

BlackHawkBurns

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Did you by any chance upgrade to Windows 10?