Computer restarting when playing high end games.

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AndrewsPC

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My computer randomly restarts..I.ve had this problem for more than a year now. At first I tought it was an overheating issue but I remember that I checked the temps and they were fine. Its strange thst the pc restarts when playing higher end games like GTA V and modded skyrim...
Note that on League of Legends it RARELY closes. RARELY. But wen I play GTA V i can play it for 20-30 min Max before restarting. Its guaranteed restart.

Sometimes when it starts booting up after a restart it reboots again. Sometimes it does this for like 3 to 4 times. Sometimes it just stays closed and I HAVE TO SMACK IT to power on. When it boots up I get a message:

Power supply surges detected during thr previous power on.
ASUS anti surge was triggered to protect systemfor unstable power unit.
And then I have to go through the bios to boot it.

Is this a psu problem? Everything isnew except the cpu.

Rx 480
8gb ram
I5 3470
W10

I dont remember the power supply but its new. Ill update on the psu when i get home..
 
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Yup. That is an unknown brand and likely gives MUCH below 650W. It has also been documented to give the same issues. Pretty horrible actually.

Replace it asap with a quality unit from Seasonic, EVGA or Corsair. Put what you choose here so we can advise whether it is a good option.
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Yup. That is an unknown brand and likely gives MUCH below 650W. It has also been documented to give the same issues. Pretty horrible actually.

Replace it asap with a quality unit from Seasonic, EVGA or Corsair. Put what you choose here so we can advise whether it is a good option.
 
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AndrewsPC

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Ok. Thanks for helping. And because im only 14 years old i'd have to wait a couple of months to stack up the money for a new psu. If I manage to do something I'll update. Thanks!

 
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Until then, I would stay off the PC for a bit, or just do web browsing and light work. Nothing to stress the GPU and CPU because it can get fried due to the lack of power.
 
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AndrewsPC

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The thing is... I said that i had to move the computer in order to start again. And sometimes it stops when i move it if its turned on. I swapped the rams and reconnected every cable.. Since yesterday it didn't shut down. I played GTA V for 2 hours and Skyrim for 5-6 hours without closing. I find this strange because every time i send my pc for reparation it doesnt shut down for like 2 weeks. Maybe a cable is slowly disconnecting itself over time? I dont know =))
 
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ArchitSahu

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Doubt it. Let us see with a new PSU how it turns out.
 
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AndrewsPC

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Myeah... I think you are right. It restarted 4 times today... I'll most likely get a new psu in a few months. Ill update you. Thanks for everything!
 
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AndrewsPC

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Should I send this one to warranty cause I read some reviews and they say it works perfectly on their ''high end'' computers and it has real protections........ or should I buy a new one?

 
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ArchitSahu

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Either of the three has happened, or all has happened:
1) Reviews can be faked.
2) They do not have "high - end" computers.
3) They are lucky.

Get a new PSU.

Here are your stories for your old PSU:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3357230/njoy-woden-gold-650-psu.html
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/11/154644045363437643/

Your PSU has good ratings on commercial websites. Sounds like its reviews are being fixed.
 
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