Hi guys
I've recently inherited an Alienware desktop, an Area 51 ALX c. 2011
I decided to install a new Graphics card, a Sapphire RX 480. When I try to play something like Doom (2016) or the new System Shock demo, the computer shuts down and restarts.
No blue screen of death. Any ideas?
I suspect it may be a power supply issue, but I've got a 1200w power supply. Just bought it new, after the other one blew up (my fault, unplugged then plugged it back in after computer wouldn't restart).
The other components are apparently fine, the computer repair shop said everything else was working okay. I've updated the BIOS to the latest version.
Specs:
Motherboard: XDJ4C Alienware Area 51 i7 A03
RAM: 12GB
GPU: Sapphire RX 480 8GB
CPU: Intel i7 x990@3.47 Ghz
PSU: OEM Dell Power Supply for F1200E-00 1200w
Thank you
I've recently inherited an Alienware desktop, an Area 51 ALX c. 2011
I decided to install a new Graphics card, a Sapphire RX 480. When I try to play something like Doom (2016) or the new System Shock demo, the computer shuts down and restarts.
No blue screen of death. Any ideas?
I suspect it may be a power supply issue, but I've got a 1200w power supply. Just bought it new, after the other one blew up (my fault, unplugged then plugged it back in after computer wouldn't restart).
The other components are apparently fine, the computer repair shop said everything else was working okay. I've updated the BIOS to the latest version.
Specs:
Motherboard: XDJ4C Alienware Area 51 i7 A03
RAM: 12GB
GPU: Sapphire RX 480 8GB
CPU: Intel i7 x990@3.47 Ghz
PSU: OEM Dell Power Supply for F1200E-00 1200w
Thank you