PC Randomly Crashing While Gaming

[Squezyy123]

Recently for not really any reason at all that i can find, my computer randomly restarts. The thing that's weird is that it only restarts while gaming. And it only restarts on games that could be hard to play. For instance i can play Dota 2 just fine no restarts and no problems, but if i play a game like DayZ of BattleField 4 it restarts about 5-10 minutes into the game. I need all advice and any help that can be provided.

CPU - i5 3570k
GPU - Nvidia GeForce 660
RAM - Kingston HyperX Black 8GB
MOB - MSI B75A-G43
PSU - Rosewill Green Series RG630-S12

 

[vinaykumar5320]

I think you should check your GPU's voltage allocation in the BIOS. Set it to Auto, if it's set anything else... Try it.

 

[jay2577]

What are your temperatures while gaming?
Are you using the latest drivers?

 

[Squezyy123]

For the most part all my drivers are up to date. And maximum GPU temps is about 80C on Dayz

 

[jay2577]

What about CPU temps?
Also hold your hand over the back of your power supply unit to see if the air is warm.

 

[Squezyy123]

I dont know my CPU temps, and the power supply has cold air

 

[Squezyy123]

I dont know my CPU temps, and the power supply has cold air

 

[Squezyy123]

Since the restarts started i put a fan beside my computer to hopefully help

 

[jay2577]

A program like CPUID HW monitor will tell you your CPU temperatures

 

[Squezyy123]

Nothing seems to be overheating

 

[Beezy]

Run a memtest with one RAM stick in at a time to rule out that, then look into the PSU as possibly the culprit. Maybe the GPU is going bad..can you describe the crash? audio with it? BSoD? Full instant shutdown?

 

[Squezyy123]

When it crashes there's no noise to beeps it's just an immediate shut off then back on

 

[JakeM7926]

My old computer used to do the same thing, it would get hot and it would automatically shut down to protect the hardware, get a new heat sink and make sure there is sufficient air flow throughout your case

 

[JakeM7926]

Or clean your fan blades, sometimes dust builds up inside them and they restrict airflow.

 

[Squezyy123]

All my fans are clean and no dust is significant. And my CPU temps look to be fine

 

[Beezy]

then it sounds like the PSU going bad, Rosewills arent the best units. They regularly put out less wattage than they claim, and when they get hot they can have problems. Sounds like an overheating issue, but isnt the GPU or CPU clearly, so im thinking PSU. Next PSU you get (id honestly get it out of there before it takes other parts with it, sounds like its failing) should be Antec brand, Seasonic, XFX, or Corsair.