- Dec 5, 2011
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Hello All,
This is my First post here, so If I am breaking any rules, I am very sorry and please forgive me. I am also unaware if this is the correct section to post. However, I hope that even if it isn't, some kind moderator would put it in the proper section seeing I'm a newbie here. Now onto my problem:
Just assembled a new Desktop 2 weeks ago. My configurations are:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE Processor.
ASUS M5A97 Pro Evo Motherboard.
CORSAIR Vengeance 2 X 4 GB DDR 3 1600 Mhz Kit (Total 8 GB Ram).
MSI GTX 560 Ti Hawk Graphics Card.
Seasonic S12II 520W PSU.
NZXT Guardian 921 RB Cabinet with 3 120 mm Blue LED Fans & 1 140 mm Blue LED Fan.
Rest are: 600va UPS, Logitech Keyboard, CM Storm Gaming Mouse, Altec Lansing 2.1 Speakers, Dell 20" LED Monitor etc, LG DVD Burner, 3 Blue Cathode Tubes.
OS: MS Windows 7 64 Bit Ultimate.
Now, my problem is When I play games, certain times randomly after 2-3 hrs the PC restarts all of its own. There are no BSODs, Crashes or Shut downs. It just restarts. I have measured all my GPU, CPU & Fan temps & Voltages and all seem to be fine. I have used Memtest to test RAM, Furmark to test GPU, HW Monitor for voltages, ASUS AI Suite II for CPU Temps & MSI Afterburner for GPU Temps. I have the latest 290 Beta Drivers from Nvidia, Disabled all useless services & sidebar, Kaspersky 2012 fully updated & scanned without a single malware or virus, Case is dust free, ambient temperature is OK, cable management is fine. GPU Idle temp is 33C and under lfull load around 55-60C. CPU Idle Temp is 45C and under full load around 60-65C. Fans are all running properly and dust free. Ventilation seems OK. Also MOBO & GPU Bios latest one. Also, I have tried several times to get a Windows Dump file but it doesn't generate. In Windows Folder, i even created the Minidump folder, but nothing is there...no .dmp file. In the event log it says critical error Event ID 41 Kernel power Failure.... ID 0....which I think means unknown error. Also, I have not OC'ED any components and turned off the automativcally restart option from Windows. This has happened 4-5 times while playing Modern Warfare 3 online, Battlefield 3, Dirt 3 etc.
I am really at my wit's end about what to do. Everything suggests that its my PSU which is at fault but then again I did a thourough research online before buying and everywhere this PSU was highly recommended and said that it should be able to handle my system with relative ease. Now I can buy a new PSU if that is inedeed the problem but just wanted your expert views to double check so that I dont end up buying a new PSU, with still the old problem persisting.
Many thankd=s for reading such a huge post with patience. Any feedback and help is highly appreciated. Many thanks in advance and have a nice day. Regards,
Abhishek.
This is my First post here, so If I am breaking any rules, I am very sorry and please forgive me. I am also unaware if this is the correct section to post. However, I hope that even if it isn't, some kind moderator would put it in the proper section seeing I'm a newbie here. Now onto my problem:
Just assembled a new Desktop 2 weeks ago. My configurations are:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE Processor.
ASUS M5A97 Pro Evo Motherboard.
CORSAIR Vengeance 2 X 4 GB DDR 3 1600 Mhz Kit (Total 8 GB Ram).
MSI GTX 560 Ti Hawk Graphics Card.
Seasonic S12II 520W PSU.
NZXT Guardian 921 RB Cabinet with 3 120 mm Blue LED Fans & 1 140 mm Blue LED Fan.
Rest are: 600va UPS, Logitech Keyboard, CM Storm Gaming Mouse, Altec Lansing 2.1 Speakers, Dell 20" LED Monitor etc, LG DVD Burner, 3 Blue Cathode Tubes.
OS: MS Windows 7 64 Bit Ultimate.
Now, my problem is When I play games, certain times randomly after 2-3 hrs the PC restarts all of its own. There are no BSODs, Crashes or Shut downs. It just restarts. I have measured all my GPU, CPU & Fan temps & Voltages and all seem to be fine. I have used Memtest to test RAM, Furmark to test GPU, HW Monitor for voltages, ASUS AI Suite II for CPU Temps & MSI Afterburner for GPU Temps. I have the latest 290 Beta Drivers from Nvidia, Disabled all useless services & sidebar, Kaspersky 2012 fully updated & scanned without a single malware or virus, Case is dust free, ambient temperature is OK, cable management is fine. GPU Idle temp is 33C and under lfull load around 55-60C. CPU Idle Temp is 45C and under full load around 60-65C. Fans are all running properly and dust free. Ventilation seems OK. Also MOBO & GPU Bios latest one. Also, I have tried several times to get a Windows Dump file but it doesn't generate. In Windows Folder, i even created the Minidump folder, but nothing is there...no .dmp file. In the event log it says critical error Event ID 41 Kernel power Failure.... ID 0....which I think means unknown error. Also, I have not OC'ED any components and turned off the automativcally restart option from Windows. This has happened 4-5 times while playing Modern Warfare 3 online, Battlefield 3, Dirt 3 etc.
I am really at my wit's end about what to do. Everything suggests that its my PSU which is at fault but then again I did a thourough research online before buying and everywhere this PSU was highly recommended and said that it should be able to handle my system with relative ease. Now I can buy a new PSU if that is inedeed the problem but just wanted your expert views to double check so that I dont end up buying a new PSU, with still the old problem persisting.
Many thankd=s for reading such a huge post with patience. Any feedback and help is highly appreciated. Many thanks in advance and have a nice day. Regards,
Abhishek.
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