Pc crashes absoulutely random

SuperSaiyanGamer

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My pc crashes randomly which its screen goes black but the pc still kinda runs because everything is still lit up and i can still hear audio or talk with my friends. It usually happens after an extended period of time (like 1 or 2 hours)but sometimes sooner than that.I usually play overwatch but it also happens at other games as well(oddly though i have played ark for like 5-6 hours and it didnt crash but like i said its random since i had crashes at other games as well but if you have a solution that applies to overwatch only, still let me know :D). I believe it to be a gpu driver crash but i have already uninstalled and reinstalled the latest drivers (clean install) i have installed the gpu to another slot, reapplied cpu thermal paste and reseated the cpu, did a memtest on rams, did a stress test on my cpu (overclocked but i also reverted my oc which it still did crash), Started using hdmi instead of Dvi (im desperate at this point :/ ) Specs:

Windows 10
Evga gtx 980 ftw
I7 3770k 4.4ghz 1.24v
16gb 1600mhz ddr3 ram
EVGA SuperNova 750 B2
My miserable life
Also coolermaster x6 cooler
Plz help :_(

 

gasaraki

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My first guess would be the power supply. Most people don't know that the power supply is actually a VERY important part of the computer. You didn't list what you have so...

I would make sure the power supply is clean inside. Blow out ALL the dust that have collected inside. Then make sure the power cable to the video card is good and the video card is seated nice and tight in the slot. You might want to take it out and put it back in to the slot anyway.
 

SuperSaiyanGamer

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How could i forget about the psu, uhhh

Its EVGA SuperNova 750 B2 and it has a dust filter right under the case so im pretty sure there is no dust in it, i keep cleaning the filter as well. I might try out new cables, and im pretty sure that gpu is seated probably but still i'll do it again :D
 

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Its fresh since it had quite a bit problems with the upgrade :D