Is my gpu or psu failing?

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 14, 2017

Pc randomly rebooting. Psu or Gpu problem?

This happens mostly when gaming for a good period of time. My pc will just randomly reboot like I pressed the reset button on my case. Not overheating because all temps are good. I'm just not sure if it's my gpu because I've had my 1050 Ti 4gb since March. I think it could be my power supply though advice it's only 285 watts from the stop build. I've been meaning to upgrade just haven't had the time. Would appreciate the help. Thank you so much in advance!!!!

pippo_1 · Aug 14, 2017

You should post your full build.
I'd also say that your PSU is too low.
For the 1050Ti, Minimum System Power Requirement (W): 300

Source: https://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-1050-ti/specifications
Use this site to calculate PSU: https://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator

sizzling · Aug 14, 2017

Sounds like a psu problem. 285w is too low and if its a low quality unit the 12v rail might be much lower than 285w and that's the most important rail. When buying a new psu remember quality of unit is important, wattage rating on its own is meaningless.

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 14, 2017

Okay I'm going to look into a new psu tomorrow. Probably a 500-600 watt. But the thing is this just started happening last week. But I've had this build for months. Did it just take a while to kick in?

sizzling · Aug 14, 2017

PSU's deteriorate over time, low quality or over stressed PSU's deteriorate faster.

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 14, 2017

Okay thanks for the fast response. I'm going to pick up a psu tomorrow. If more restarts happen after that, hopefully not. I will come back here with some updates. Thanks again.

sizzling · Aug 14, 2017

Just remember to consider quality, this may help although is a little old http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

It would be better to have a good quality 450w instead of a low quality 550w.

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 14, 2017

So I checked my 12v rail and it said 11.720 or something. So that confirms the power supply is going bad right?

pippo_1 · Aug 14, 2017

yourmysteryman3801 :

Fluctuations are normal, i have my 12v at 12.192v
You have to check spec on the 12V rail, it should say something like +/- 5%.
Your 285W can't keep up with what is requested. Depending on the quality of it, it will last as long as it can.
I really recommend you to change it as soon as possible, in the meanwhile avoid playing untill you get one.

I would raccomed you the 520 Watt Seasonic S12II Bronze Non-Modular 80+ Bronze.
Going with something less than 500W probably means you will have to change it too if you want to upgrade in the future.

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 14, 2017

Alright. I was going to go with a 400watt but I found a 520watt at a Best Buy near me that I will probably pick up. Hopefully that will make everything go back to normal

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 14, 2017

My parents friend had a 500watt ark technology psu. I tested it using an old mb and CPU and an old gpu. All fans started spinning. Does this mean the psu is good to use in my pc?

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 16, 2017

Sizzling. Got a 500 watt from s friend and everything booted fine. So I checked the 12v and everything in bios. Everything seems fine. The 12v is at 11.874v. Is that too low or is that fine for gaming?

sizzling · Aug 16, 2017

yourmysteryman3801 :

That is fine, well within normal tolerance. However was that measured when under higher load (gaming)? What make and model is it?

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 16, 2017

I checked it in the bios. How would I go about monitoring it while I am gaming?

sizzling · Aug 16, 2017

A program like HWMonitor is a good way, will monitor lots of things for you.

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 16, 2017

Alright. I'll probably have that running and try an intensive game.

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 16, 2017

I installed hw monitor and it doesnt seem to be displaying the 12v unless I just don't see it.

sizzling · Aug 16, 2017

yourmysteryman3801 :

It should look like this

Voltages are at the top.

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 16, 2017

Mine shows everything accept for the 12v and the 5v for some reason

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 16, 2017

Life won't give me a break. That power supply my friend gave me did the same thing and said there was a surge detect from an unstable power supply while I was gaming. So I'm just going to have to buy one.

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 18, 2017

Okay I'm really having a problem now. I bought a brand new power supply and after gaming for a while it rebooted again. My heart sank. Could it be the outlet I'm plugged into or something. I really need help

yourmysteryman3801 · Aug 18, 2017

So turns out it was a problem with one of my ram sticks, pulled it out and haven't had a problem since :/

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