Hi, I'm having a problem with my system. When I play any game that puts any strain on the system, it shuts off completely without warning. Old games that do not require much of the system do not cause a problem. The sound will sometimes go out before the system shuts down (I don't think that always happens though). It seems to be happening more and more often though. I suspect the powersupply is dieing. But maybe the cpu or gpu is overheating (the fans are all operating)? I don't have any parts to swap out. Before I order a new ps or buy a new cpu cooler, I thought I'd ask for help.
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
GPU: MSI Radeon 4850 (retail cooler)
CPU: Intel E8400
Ram: OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
PS: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W
Sound: SB Audigy 4
300GB Sata HD
500GB extenal USB HD
120GB EIDE HD connected with Ulta133 TX2 PromiseTech EIDE controller
DVDR Drive/DVD Drive
WinXP SP3
The parts are about 1 year old, except for the Sound card, HDs, and Optical drives.
MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
GPU: MSI Radeon 4850 (retail cooler)
CPU: Intel E8400
Ram: OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
PS: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W
Sound: SB Audigy 4
300GB Sata HD
500GB extenal USB HD
120GB EIDE HD connected with Ulta133 TX2 PromiseTech EIDE controller
DVDR Drive/DVD Drive
WinXP SP3
The parts are about 1 year old, except for the Sound card, HDs, and Optical drives.