Graphics card overheats then crashed my computer while playing games

John_390

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My computer has been crashing alot recently when playing big games such as Grand theft auto, Dayz standalone, etc.
I finally recognized the problem when i installed Msi Kumboster.
This program tests my computers frame rate in certain games and showed me the temperature as it tests it.
So this is the problem.
-My graphics card stays at 32 degrees C and as soon as i start playing a big game the temperature rises rapidly until it reaches about 62 degrees C then overheats and crashes my whole entire computer WITHIN 5 MINUTES.

The fan and cooling cant be broken because the computer is about 10 days old.
Now i think i have a solution.

I installed MSI Afterburner, here is a picture of the program.
https://gyazo.com/db43519a7fd6c038160b289a1ef3b4d6

As you can see the tempature is 31 Degrees C, but the second i play a game it overheats and crashes instantly.
But the Msi afterburner app allows you to set a fan speed, core clock, power limit, etc.
If i changed some of those things, what should i change and would it help me play games for more than 5 minutes?

And if this wouldnt help what should i do?

Thank you so so much!!

Update - Whenever i play games such as minecraft and other small games like that it doesnt overheat. Only big games fry my pc.
 
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Go on a power supply calculator site to see if your power supply doesn't have enough watts to power your pc. If it does, then I suggest to maybe get better cooling for your gpu.

GameableXP

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just a question, what graphics card do you own? and what case as well?
 

John_390

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Nvidia gtx 970

case is CyberPowerPC X-Titan 100 MID-Tower Gaming Case w/ Side-Window Panel
 

John_390

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My gpu temps are about 60 degrees C or over when crashing
 

GameableXP

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Go on a power supply calculator site to see if your power supply doesn't have enough watts to power your pc. If it does, then I suggest to maybe get better cooling for your gpu.
 
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