PC Shutting Down while playing High End Games

Neph_951 · Jan 31, 2016

Ok so this is my 1st Rig that i ever built.
Recently in November I upgraded my GPU from a EVGA gtx670 to a Asus Strix gtx970 to play Fallout 4. PERFECT No Problems
But as of right now when i play any high end game such as BF4/Tomb Raider/Paragon etc. After about 10-30Mins my PC would like shut off then turn back on but wont Display anything the monitor would show No Input. I would have to Turn off the PC manually then turn it back on and its like nothing BAck to normal
(When i Play Fallout 4 nothing happens its like there is no problem)
This never happens when i play any casual games Dota, Diablo, CsGo, Wow etc.

My Current Rig is.... (Keep in mind i built this 2012)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM
MoBo: Asus Sabertooth Z77 LGA 1155
CPU:I5-3570 Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz
GPU:GTX 970 (Old gtx 670)
Ram:CORSAIR 4x4GB DDR3 1600
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 TRX-650m 650W
HDD:Seagate Barracuda 2TB

I honestly feel like its the PSU idk y but i just do
Thanks Guys....

Robert Cook · Jan 31, 2016

That seriously would seem to be the PSU. and thermal take PSUs are not that great. that PSU is a sketchy one probably tier three or lower. could be time for a new PSU.

turkey3_scratch · Jan 31, 2016

I back up that it's probably the PSU.

Robert Cook · Jan 31, 2016

turkey3_scratch your profile changed?

ohiou_grad_2006 · Jan 31, 2016

I agree, I'm not a big fan of thermaltake psu's. They havea lot of nice products, but I'd look for a psu from evga, seasonic, antec etc.

turkey3_scratch · Jan 31, 2016

Robert Cook :

Yep

Neph_951 · Jan 31, 2016

Robert Cook :

I checked my Event Logs
Says Kernel Power 41

Robert Cook · Jan 31, 2016

that just means it lost power with out shutting down correctly. but that PSU is pretty much certainly the issue.

turkey3_scratch · Jan 31, 2016

Probably under voltage protection.

Robert Cook · Jan 31, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

yeah my thoughts as well. the power supply probably could not supply the power and its voltage dropped.

Neph_951 · Jan 31, 2016

Robert Cook :

Alright time for a new one
Thanks Guys Appreciate it

turkey3_scratch · Jan 31, 2016

Robert Cook :

It probably could supply the power, but I'm thinking capacitors are starting to leak and regulation got wonky.

Robert Cook · Jan 31, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

on the motherboard? cant hurt to check for swollen or wrinkly caps but I really suspect that PSU

turkey3_scratch · Jan 31, 2016

No I was talking about the PSU capacitors

ohiou_grad_2006 · Jan 31, 2016

Typically you'd see leaking or bulging capacitors on the motherboard. But really, psu's tend to age, and that thermaltake was kind of meh (at best) anyway.

Robert Cook · Jan 31, 2016

turkey3_scratch :

that makes more sense I need sleep....

Neph_951 · Jan 31, 2016

I checked my Motherboard just to be safe nothing out of the ordinary looks like the day i bought it.
But like i stated on the Post, It just happens when i Game High end games.
Everything is Fine browsing Internet/Twitch casual games

turkey3_scratch · Jan 31, 2016

Robert Cook :

Yes. As Iroh the Wise said, "A man needs his rest."

Neph_951 · Jan 31, 2016

ohiou_grad_2006 :

i know what u mean man, just looking it at right now its a dumb decision on my part for getting this. i was rushing to build my pc back in 2012

Robert Cook · Jan 31, 2016

Neph_951 :

yes that is when it needs the most power, so it makes sense to fail whilst gaming.

Neph_951 · Jan 31, 2016

Aight Ty Guys
go to sleep

Robert Cook · Jan 31, 2016

thanks good night.

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