Problem with GTX 1060, might be PSU need help.

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samhws

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Hello, I recently bought the EVGA GTX 1060 SC 6GB, it runs fine and until the GPU's temperature reaches about 70C then my computer screen frezes. All of my fans however continue to run but the screen freezes and the lights on my keyboard go off which I can't get back on again. At this point I have to cut power to the PC and restart it.
I think it may be my PSU it's 500w but its a cheap model: http://www.useddudley.co.uk/ReportSelectUsedAdPhoto2?used_ad_id=24676880&position=3&hb=1
If it is my PSU, any suggestions of what I could get for a max of £60?
 
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+samhws Honestly, out of my three ideas, I think #3 is the most likely.

#1: GPU overheating would cause itself to throttle performance, not to freeze the system.

#2: Hibernation is possible, but you suggested that the GPU was 70C at the time, which would indicate that the computer wasn't idle at the time.

#3: 8 pin ATX PCIe socket, not connected to power supply would make sense. This wouldn't be an issue with integrated graphics. I don't think the issue is because your GPU reaches 70C. I think your GPU reaches a certain power limit at this point, and your motherboard isn't supply enough power to the card via the PCIe x16 slot, despite the card being connected directly to the power supply via a cable.
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£60 Isn't giving you much room for a good unit.
It may say 500W but that doesn't mean it actually will do it, especially if it's a cheap model.

400W should be enough to run that card with a normal setup - but I strongly doubt that PSU is putting that out.
Are your connections good?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seasonic-S12-II-Bronze-Certified-Supply-x/dp/B003BIEOCI/ref=pd_day0_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0HC8808NDPXZRQAY8NZQ
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/sbqdnQ/corsair-power-supply-cs650m

 
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ok; is this a new psu kinda too clean to be a used one. does it have a silent mode. is the fan working on it. if you can return it for a refund. all i can say is it sounds like your psu is doing the same poweing states when it fails as a dying psu. and 70c is threshold tester levels to see if psus can keep there 80+ under extreme temps so.... is it dead or alive; must be alive he came with me no questions asked. then again he did not kick or scream when i dragged him across the pavement
 
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Should have said, the PSU in the picture isn't mine its just showing what PSU I have. The PSU is fairly new, around 6 months old and I didn'tt really use it for gaming before I got the GTX 1060. It appears to be working normally and the fan runs like normal whilst gaming.
I don't mind going over £60 if I have to but ideally I would like to stay around £60 if possible.
 
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samhws

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I think I will buy myself a new PSU and see how it runs, after looking on the internet the PSU I have only costs around £20 so it probably is the problem.
Thanks for your replies and suggestions.
 
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Ok so I bought a new PSU unit today, the Seasonic S12-II 620W 80+. The PSU runs fine but I'm still having the same issue as before. Here are my system specs:
Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
1TB, HDD
CPU: 4.2GHz AMD A8-7600 (Overclocked) - Overclocked already when I bought it, has been running fine for a few months.
Graphics: R7 CPU Based (integrated card)
RAM: 16GB DDR3 1600
PSU: Seasonic S12-II 620W 80+
GPU: EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Superclocked Gaming 6 GB GDDR5

Here is what I've tried so far to sort the issue:
Uninstalling/Reinstalling drivers.
Buying a new PSU.
Check that the card is not overheating (which it isn't)
Any ideas?
 
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+samhws Sorry for my delayed response. Even though the new power supply didn't resolve your issue, it was still an incredibly smart upgrade on your part.

My EVGA GTX 1060 SC (single fan) card routinely reaches 70-76C and it's never been a problem. My next three hunches are that your CPU is overheating, or your system is going into hibernation mode and isn't coming out of it, or your motherboard 8 pin ATX power connector isn't connected to the power supply. Please respond back to me when you read this. Thank you.
 
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+samhws Honestly, out of my three ideas, I think #3 is the most likely.

#1: GPU overheating would cause itself to throttle performance, not to freeze the system.

#2: Hibernation is possible, but you suggested that the GPU was 70C at the time, which would indicate that the computer wasn't idle at the time.

#3: 8 pin ATX PCIe socket, not connected to power supply would make sense. This wouldn't be an issue with integrated graphics. I don't think the issue is because your GPU reaches 70C. I think your GPU reaches a certain power limit at this point, and your motherboard isn't supply enough power to the card via the PCIe x16 slot, despite the card being connected directly to the power supply via a cable.
 
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