Computer shutting down when loading a game and randomly

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birphoenix

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i built my computer 2 years ago and recently it started shutting down and it's not random. for example when loading rust it almost always shutsdown the second "loading assets" is over and loading csgo always shuts down when the loading is at 75% and gta v when the hiest had just finished loading. this only started happening recently. when the computer shutsdown the power led starts blinking, cpu fan starts spinning at max speed and all other fans continue spinning at normal speed. also if it helps the power cord is not plugged all the way in since no matter how much force i use it doesnt go in and computer used to randomly shut down when the cord is disconnected i think i just wiggle it and i can restart normaly also i can't power on my computer normaly (i need to press the power on button and then every think boots up but the led will blink and i get no image and i need to turn off the power supply and on really quickly and it will boot up normaly) also note that in csgo i can sometimes play days without it shutting down and sometimes it shutsdown 3 times in a row and ive never been able to play rust.
i tried reinstalling windows and drivers tried changing the power cord and my outlet but nothing works.
i know my computer is a wreck but it wasnt 2 years ago and i cant afford to get a new one
specs:
psu: corsair cx500
graphic: xfx r7800 series (hd 7870)
mobo: msi a78m e35
2x 4gb corsair vengeance (the blue one)
pcu:amd athlon x4 760k 3.8ghz
windows 7 64bit sp1
please help :(
 
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After a shutdown go into event viewer, if it mentions anything about a kernel power issue it's highly likely your PSU. The other thing that makes me think it's your PSU is it's very low quality and has a bad reputation for developing faults
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There could be several factors causing this.

1, PSU not able to supply enough power to the GPU when you run the games there by shutting the system down.

2, dead GPU. (Unlikely since you are able to boot into windows and start up the games before it shuts down)

3, Faulty HDD. This will usually generate a BSPD(Blue Screen Of Death).

4, As you mentioned, the Power Cord might have gone faulty.

5, CPU getting too hop and throttling causing an emergency shut down.

Also please let us know if you have Over Clocked any of your components?
 
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After a shutdown go into event viewer, if it mentions anything about a kernel power issue it's highly likely your PSU. The other thing that makes me think it's your PSU is it's very low quality and has a bad reputation for developing faults
 
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birphoenix

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Well as i said i don't receive an error i just getting nothing and noise. i don't mess with clocking since i can't afford any damage happening.
gpu is fine (i think), some games run fine like xcom enemy unknown, never had it shutdown and usually older games
and is there a solution to 1 and 5? i suspected them
 
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birphoenix

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omg, under critical it says kernel-power, what to do now?
also it was the highest rated psu at the time so don't judge
 
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Well. the only solition for PSU issue is replacing the current one with a more efficient new one. A good option is an which are cost effective & have better quality components.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371087&cm_re=Antec_Powersupply-_-17-371-087-_-Product

For the CPU issue, Overclocking is the best choice. But for that, you will need a good after market cooler. A Deepcool Gammaxx400 which I personally use will do.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856005&cm_re=deepcool_gammaxx_400-_-35-856-005-_-Product

Or even Coolermaster Hyper 212x on the higher end.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103205&cm_re=Hyper_212X-_-35-103-205-_-Product
 
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Okay. So the PSU is the culprit here. 550Watts PSU will be enough to run your rig through decent gaming. But the issue with most Corsair PSU's are that they have lower quality components mixed with high quality ones. And this makes there lifespan an issue.

Ive personally used Antec PSU's and even the lowest tier of theres have best quality components and tend to be much more reliable.

I would say change the PSU. If you can, go for a 650 Watt PSU but which has good components & better efficiency.
 
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