Computer shutdowns while playing games.

iUnknown · Jun 22, 2017

Around a month ago my computer randomly rebooted while playing a game. I got the ASUS Anti-Surge screen when it booted up. I didn't think much of it and continued to play, but it continued to reboot with the same screen. Sometimes I was able to play for hours or even days, other times it would happen within a few seconds of booting up the game. It seemed to last longer if I let my computer idle for a while. It stopped happening up until this point, and just started doing it again. Just to clarify it only happens when I play games, never has it happened when I'm just browsing the internet. I even tried disabling the ASUS Anti-Surge with no success. Any help is much appreciated!

PC SPECS:

CPU: I5 6500

GPU: GTX 1060 6GB

RAM: G.SKILL RIPJAWS V

MOBO: ASUS H170 PRO GAMING

PSU: XFX TS 550

Saleh_5 · Jun 22, 2017

Maybe its because the PC is dusty making it really hot resulting in a shutdown due to overheating

captaincharisma · Jun 22, 2017

sounds like your PSU is too weak for the 1060. i would try replacing the PSU first

Saleh_5 · Jun 22, 2017

captaincharisma :

A 550w PSU is more than enough to power a GTX 1060

iUnknown · Jun 22, 2017

captaincharisma :

I've had this 1060 and the 550w PSU for around 7 months. Is that normal for it to take that long to start showing issues?

captaincharisma · Jun 22, 2017

Saleh_5 :

even so, it could be defective or a low quality PSU

iUnknown · Jun 22, 2017

Saleh_5 :

Would it be as simple as cleaning the case and all of the components?

captaincharisma · Jun 22, 2017

iUnknown :

how long have you had the computer?

iUnknown · Jun 22, 2017

captaincharisma :

Got it over a year ago and since then have been upgrading the components

Saleh_5 · Jun 22, 2017

iUnknown :

captaincharisma :

Got it over a year ago and since then have been upgrading the components

Is your CPU fan dusty?>

iUnknown · Jun 22, 2017

Saleh_5 :

iUnknown :

Is your CPU fan dusty?>

it doesn't appear to be dusty

captaincharisma · Jun 22, 2017

iUnknown :

captaincharisma :

Got it over a year ago and since then have been upgrading the components

if its only after a year then its hard to say, you can always give it a try just don't remove the CPU cooler

iUnknown · Jun 22, 2017

captaincharisma :

iUnknown :

if its only after a year then its hard to say, you can always give it a try just don't remove the CPU cooler

Is it best to do the dusting with a compressed air can?

captaincharisma · Jun 22, 2017

iUnknown :

captaincharisma :

Is it best to do the dusting with a compressed air can?

yes, but if you are going to spray it at any fans hold it so it doesn't spin when blowing the compressed air on it to prevent damage

iUnknown · Jun 22, 2017

captaincharisma :

iUnknown :

yes, but if you are going to spray it at any fans hold it so it doesn't spin when blowing the compressed air on it to prevent damage

Alright I'll give it a shot

Saleh_5 · Jun 22, 2017

A compressed air can broke my PS2 once :*(
I have bad memories with compressed air cans
Use a hair dryer if you dont have one then yeah use a compressed air can

Achint2000 · Jun 23, 2017

Your PSU is absolutely fine. GTX 1060 can take maximum +12v Rail power upto 120W where your PSU's +12v Rail is higher than that (Maximum 528W on +12v Rail). Everything's fine.

ASUS Anti-Surge is basically when all your PC's power cables aren't properly connected and are causing surges. Take out ALL the power cables out of your motherboard, graphics card and HDDs/SSDs/CD-DVD Drives and plug them back in, 100% properly tight with absolutely no gap in between. It'll be hard, leaving dents on your fingers for a few minutes but it should be absolutely tight.

UPDATE: You don't need to spray anything, or clean anything unless you want to and if it's full of dust. Use the high pressure air force carefully that it shouldn't damage any components at all.
I've had alot of anti surge issues with ASUS but once I figured out what it exactly was, my system ran all fine.

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