My pc shut down by it self,please help.

[f4te_linegod]

Hello, first i just want to say that i am not a native english speaker/writer.
i want to ask why my pc turn off by itself when playing a game (with out going trough the shut down process)
my pc spec
i cute 0508ULA-5G1-BB W/power 500W/P4
HIS HD 4850 1GB
2GB ram
Intel dual core 2,8Ghz(forgot the series)
wdc 500GB hdd
Gigabyte P43T-ES3G

is it because the PSU?

 

[enzo matrix]

Yes. The PSU is the most likely cause. You can check for sure by hooking your computer up to a power meter and seeing its total power draw.
I can't find the specs on your PSU, but you may be able to find them on the side of your PSU.

Also, please do not double post:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/287122-28-turn-itself

 

[f4te_linegod]

wow thx for the reply


this what it says on the side

voltage current frequency

ac~input 115V~ 8A~ 50/60Hz
230V~ 5A~

DC=== +3,3V +5V +12V -12V +5Vsb
OUTPUT 18A 28A 27A 0.3A 2.0A

MAX. 180W 324W 12W 10W TOTAL.MAX POWER
MAX 480W MAX 13.6W 500W


PS. sorry for the double post
the connection here was bad >_<

 

[enzo matrix]

Hmm. According to the specs, it should have enough power. Being a low end brand like icute, I would have expected less. Is the problem persistent? In other words, does your system shut down every time you load it?

 

[shovenose]

i would try to check the psu voltages. with a DMM/DVM attached to a mole connector

 

[f4te_linegod]

yes i tried to play a game again and it turned off again

unfortunately i don't have any tools to check the psu voltage

 

[simmy]

It could be the graphics card overheating and computer turning itself off rather than frying! This is what happened in my case, had E4650 and temps started at 90C. Used a program called Furmark and tested graphics card, temp went up to 120C in 4 mins before computer turned itself off.

I replaced graphics card on Friday and all games are running fine now, graphics temp ide 50C, when playing Just Cause 2 on full specs, just under 80C.

You can also use CPUID HWmonitor, to look at all temperatures of your equipment.

 

[f4te_linegod]

when i turned on the pc again, using catalyst control center my graphics card temps was on 50C and now it was 42C

 

[lewbaseball07]

Yes. The PSU is the most likely cause. You can check for sure by hooking your computer up to a power meter and seeing its total power draw.
I can't find the specs on your PSU, but you may be able to find them on the side of your PSU.

Also, please do not double post:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/287122-28-turn-itself

sorry man, iam really ripping you apart tonight. I really don't think 27 amps is enough to run that card. 30 amps is the minimum requirement for that card. @op Get another power supply with one that has at least a 35+ amps on the combined 12v rail just to be safe. The graphics card is probably going crazy because it doesnt have enough "juice" and making your computer bsod(a super quick one that you dont notice)


ps. those are perfect temps.

 

[f4te_linegod]

using CPUID HWmonitor

TMPIN0 46C
TMPIN1 60C

RADEON HD 4850
GPU Core 44C

that what it says

 

[f4te_linegod]

if i were to change the PSU will this do?

FSP Epsilon 80+ 600W, 20+4 and 4 and 8 pin, 46A on Combined +12V Rail

 

[lewbaseball07]

yes. that will do. I wouldn't buy that brand, but if you have it already or someone is giving it to you or giving it to you id get it.

 

[f4te_linegod]

so any suggestion to what PSU i should buy?

thx for all the answer

 

[lewbaseball07]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

antec makes a solid power supply. that one should fit in your price range.

 

[lewbaseball07]

one thing you never want to do is skimp on your power supply with a build.

 

[sarwar_r87]

so any suggestion to what PSU i should buy?

thx for all the answer

try to borrow a good psu from a frnd to test. but its is the psu creating the problem i feel. n given that its a not the best of the brand, it is not giving the 27a that it states

 

[f4te_linegod]

thx for all the positive reply

i'm still considering which PSU to buy but since i spend almost all my money buying the PC i own now so maybe i will buy the PSU next month >_<

i will report as soon as i buy the new PSU.

Thanks for everyone.

 

[lewbaseball07]

try to borrow a good psu from a frnd to test. but its is the psu creating the problem i feel. n given that its a not the best of the brand, it is not giving the 27a that it states

good call my friend. forgot to mention that.

 

[f4te_linegod]

THERMALTAKE ToughPower XT 650 W
CORSAIR VX Series CMPSU-550VXEU, 550W, Active PFC, Multiple Rail 12+
FSP Epsilon 600W, Active PFC, Dual Rail +12V; 85 Plus Certified

between these 3 which one do you recommended??

my budget is around 100 to 110 $.
Please i need some answer coz now i got enough money to buy a new PSU...

thx.

 

[shovenose]

corsair

 

[f4te_linegod]

help again pls.
i changed my PSU with thermaltake toughpower xt 650W.
and the problem still there.
last night my pc turn off again when i try playing a game.
all my friend said it was because my processor
processor temp never go below 55C and sometimes it hit 70C
i'm confused.

PLS help me.

 

[enzo matrix]

Yes, that is too hot. Do the following:
-Clean all dust from inside the system, especially the HSF
-reseat the heatsink with new thermal compound.

 

[f4te_linegod]

ok thx for the answer.
which brand do you recommended for thermal compound?
is it possible because my HSF and CPU was too old?(4 years old)

i'm sorry if i'm asking a lot of question.

 

[shovenose]

arctic silver 5 is what i use -it seems to work the best

 

[enzo matrix]

I use artic MX-2 but you can really use any moderately known brand/model. Just don't spend too much on a "better" compound, is my advice.