Computer is restarting when i play high end games..

Silicifeid · Apr 18, 2017

I have a very big annoying problem, when I try to play high end games my computer just restarts , I tried applying thermal paste, it does help lowering my temperature but not fixing my problem, do you have some solutions to fix this problem?

PC specs:
CPU: Intel core 2 quad CPU Q6600 2.40 GHz 2.40 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB DDR2
GPU:AMD Radeon R7 200 Series
PSU: TT TR2 450W Bronze

RARRAF · Apr 18, 2017

PSU is too small in watage the GPU on its own needs 450 http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Silicifeid · Apr 18, 2017

Maybe that's the problem but it worked fine about 2 months ago.

Here is my brothers PC spec but his PC works just fine.
GPU:AMD Radeon R7 200 Series
CPU: AMD Athlon Phenom
PSU: 300W

captaincharisma · Apr 18, 2017

thats what happens with low quality power supplies. in your case your hardware was putting too much strain on it so it shortened its life

Silicifeid · Apr 18, 2017

What wattage should I use then?

Rogue Leader · Apr 18, 2017

RARRAF :

Yeah thats not true at all. His whole system will barely use 350 watts at full tilt. That guide is for full system wattage recommendations, not just the GPU.

That said his PSU is otherwise low end and is likely failing, which is causing the issue.

@Silicifeid 450w is fine, your PSU is poor though. Look for a Corsair CX450M to replace it. Usually can get it for around 50 bucks.

Silicifeid · Apr 18, 2017

Since I'm probably going to buy a new PSU can I go for higher Wattage like 500W? Will it cause any problems and besides Corsair CX450M which one should I look for? Sorry for bothering

Rogue Leader · Apr 18, 2017

Silicifeid :

To go up you could dot he CX550M. Its a waste of money you don't need it for your system nor do you need it for most mid range gaming systems, but you can get it. You will see 0 performance benefit.

Silicifeid · Apr 18, 2017

Could it be that PC is old?

Rogue Leader · Apr 18, 2017

Silicifeid :

Unlikely unless the CPU is overheating. is it?

Most CPUs and motherboards can last "forever" in theory. Your RAM could be an issue, you can try running memtest86. But the most common cause of your problem is a PSU.

Silicifeid · Apr 18, 2017

There is no problem with overheating.

Rogue Leader · Apr 18, 2017

Silicifeid :

Test the memory with memtest86, if thats not it, the PSU is the most likely culprit.

Silicifeid · Apr 19, 2017

Now I tried totally different method by entering the old game like alien trilogy I am able to play higher end game without restarts. Why does this work?

Rogue Leader · Apr 19, 2017

Silicifeid :

Older game isn't pushing the system or PSU as much. Kinda like how the system doesn't fail when just using Windows.

Silicifeid · Apr 19, 2017

No I'm playing higher end game while older game is running.

Rogue Leader · Apr 19, 2017

Silicifeid :

So you're running an older game, and then loaded up what game? And with both games running the system does NOT shut down, like it did when only the newer game would run?

Silicifeid · Apr 19, 2017

Yes, I'm playing overwatch. Yes it does not shut down.

Rogue Leader · Apr 19, 2017

Silicifeid :

I don't know that doesn't make sense at all.

I would now reboot and try just overwatch and see if it crashes.

Silicifeid · Apr 22, 2017

It crashes

Vic 40 · Apr 23, 2017

Still runs fine when the older game is running?

Silicifeid · Apr 23, 2017

It began to cause trouble even when the old game is running.

Vic 40 · Apr 23, 2017

Looking at your first post do i also think it is most likely the psu.

when I try to play high end games my computer just restarts

this says psu to most of us if no bsod is involved.

Rogue Leader · Apr 23, 2017

Silicifeid :

So the truth is, it working right was likely dumb luck.

Brings us back to your poor possibly faulty PSU.

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