PSU for high-end gaming due to random reboots

teamagam · Oct 31, 2016

Hey,

I consider to buy new PSU for my PC due to random reboots (Only when gaming).

If anyone has a better solution instead of replacing my PSU, I'll be glad to hear.
Here is what I tried:

* I ran a memtest, and everything is fine.
* No overheating issue - Idle temps are: 40C ~ for both CPU and GPU, and 70C~ when gaming.
* Removed any power strip, and plugged in the PC directly to the wall outlet.
* Downclocked the RAM sticks to stock values (Nothing else is overclocked).
* Reinstalled graphic drivers.

If replacing the PSU is a good solution to try, I would like to hear about Corsair 650W 80+ Gold RM650x.

My specs:
Intel Core i7 4790
Nvidia GTX 970
2 HDD
1 DVD Drive

Is it good PSU for my specs?

Thanks!

superninja12 · Oct 31, 2016

rm650x is excellent quality with a 10 year warranty.

teamagam · Nov 1, 2016

superninja12 :

Good to know, thanks.

Do you think I can try something else except of replacing the PSU?

superninja12 · Nov 1, 2016

Whats your old psu?

teamagam · Nov 1, 2016

I don't remember the excact model, but it's 4 years old - FSP 700W (80+) bronze.

superninja12 · Nov 1, 2016

teamagam :

That doesnt help i need to know the model.

teamagam · Nov 1, 2016

superninja12 :

I think it's this one:
FSP 700-80GHNR 700W 120mm Active PFC BRONZE.
Couldn't find something about it on the internet.

I'm not at home now, so I can't check what model it is. Maybe the one I wrote above is the right one.
When I get home I'll get the model.

superninja12 · Nov 1, 2016

teamagam :

superninja12 :

I think it's this one:
FSP 700-80GHNR 700W 120mm Active PFC BRONZE.
Couldn't find something about it on the internet.

I'm not at home now, so I can't check what model it is. Maybe the one I wrote above is the right one.
When I get home I'll get the model.

They dont even have the specificayion of that model on the internet anymore so ....yeah..

teamagam · Nov 1, 2016

superninja12 :

teamagam :

They dont even have the specificayion of that model on the internet anymore so ....yeah..

Yeah, it's an old model as I said.

What is the chance that my motherboard is the cause of the shutdown?
Is there any way to check it?

superninja12 · Nov 1, 2016

yeah swap it with a new psu.

im certain your psu is culprint everything is point at it.
that corsair rmx will solve it, im certain

teamagam · Nov 1, 2016

Thanks again for your help!
I checked it, and it's the right model. I can take photo of it, if you want.

I'm doing a little voltage check and will look at 12V at heavy load.

Edit: The lowest value after playing was 11.880V.
CPU voltage is either 1.135V or 1.260V
GPU voltage is 0.831V (Lower) and 1.018V (Highest)

superninja12 · Nov 1, 2016

whats the voltage at Amperage at the 12v rail?(sais on the photo)

yes picture please!

teamagam · Nov 1, 2016

superninja12 :

http://imgur.com/a/UP20p

superninja12 · Nov 1, 2016

yeah replace that, thats one junk unit

teamagam · Nov 1, 2016

I'll get the new one in 2 days and report if it works.

Thanks!

teamagam · Nov 5, 2016

Seems to work, no random reboots.

Thank you!

superninja12 · Nov 5, 2016

happy to help

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