My pc shut down instantly when I play a bit of Crysis 2.

[jowe]

Hey there guys from Tom's Hardware, I've got a big problem here...

As I said, My pc shut downs every time i play Crysis 2 in Hardcore settings at 1080p.

Here's my computer:
Processor:
AMD Phenom(tm) 9650 Quad-Core Processor, (4 CPUs), ~2.81GHz OC
Memory:
4GB Kingston HyperX RAM PC1066 5-5-5-15 Latency
Hard Drive:
Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 250-GB Hard Drive
Video Card:
AMD Radeon HD Sapphire 6950 2GB Dirt 3 Edition
Monitor:
Benq V2200 Eco Led 21'5"
Sound Card:
Realtek ALC889A
Mouse Surface:
Operating System:
Windows XP Professional SP3 // Windows 7 Ultimate x32
Motherboard:
Gigabyte ma790fx-dq6
Computer Case:
Tacens Victoria Extreme
PSU: http://www.trust.com/products/product.aspx?artnr=14888


I think It's psu's fault... But I want to ask you that are better gamers than me . If the psu it's the problem what kind of psu should I get?

See you! I hope you can help me

 

[Toxxyc]

Yeah it sounds like a PSU issue. Low quality PSU's don't handle high load as well, and they cut out. Consider a Corsair GX/TX 650W for future-proofness and quality.

 

[Onus]

I am not familiar with that PSU, but it doesn't look great, and your PC simply shutting off does suggest a power problem.
A quality modern PSU has full range active PFC (no little voltage switch) and some level of 80+ certification for efficiency. Seasonic, Antec, Corsair, XFX, and Enermax/LEPA are among the better brands. Your GPU is fairly power-hungry; 600W would allow a reasonable margin for longevity and efficiency.

 

[jowe]

What do you think about this one?

Corsair CX600 V2 600W

 

[Toxxyc]

It's good, it'll work nicely.

AFAIK "Trust" is a local Dutch or German make, am I correct? I remember when I visited the Netherlands a few years ago they were making cheap and basic electronics. Not too good though, the card reader I bought from them stopped functioning after about two years of service

 

[jowe]

I'm a little bit scared of Watts.. I can get another psu for the price of the Corsair one but it has 700W

This is the psu: Tacens Radix IV 700w

 

[Toxxyc]

Nope. Get the Corsair. It'll perform better than the one you mentioned last, and that I can promise you. A decent manufacturer's PSU will outperform a claimed stronger generic PSU, run cooler and less noisy and last longer. Get the bloody Corsair already!

 

[lilotimz]

No. A Corsair CX 600 V2 is a good unit and can power a 6950 quite easily.
Other companies with good quality psu's are Seasonic, Antec, XFX, etc and select models of OCZ and Thermaltake.

Always look for the amps and quality of the psu rather than the wattage. I can power a 6870 with an Antec EA 380D easily while a generic 500w will most likely shutdown or blow up if i play a heavy gaming session.

Quality of unit is the biggest factor in a PSU so never ever cheap out on it.

 

[jowe]

I will buy the Corsair CX 600 V2 then.. I hope I don't have to change the damn psu again I'm spending so much money in my pc so I don't want to spend more for 2-3 years!

Thank you guys for your support

What do you think of Corsair GS700 700W Gaming Series or OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular?

The first isn't modular.. and a bit more expensive, the 2nd one is modular and cheaper.

 

[jowe]

Hey guys, I finally bought the Corsair GS700 700w.. Now I can play Crysis 2!! Thank you guys, you can lock this thread..

See you!