Graphics Card/ Computer Keeps Crasshing PLEASE HELP!

[Abdullah Ahmad]

Hello,

        My GPU keeps crashing whenever I play a game or do something GPU intensive. I don't know why. My specs are: 

A Dell Optiplex 7010

CPU: Intel Core i5 3470

GPU: AMD Radeon RX 560

Dell 275 watt PSU

I am also using a SATA to 6-pin power adapter and I have also overclocked my GPU a bit. My GPU power does not exceed 60 watts and CPU doesn't exceed 40 watts. I think the reasons of this may be:

1. Due to drivers

2. Due to overclock

3. Power too less

4. Due to dust buildup

Whenever this happens the light on my GPU turns red but my PC doesn't turn off, only the display does. If I turn my PC off and then back on, still I don't get any display. I then turn my PC off again, remove my GPU, clean the dust and put it back in. And then it works. 

Note: I have installed the latest drivers but still it didn't work

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks 

 

Edit: I wanted to tell that the light also turns red when you turn on the computer without plugging in the 6-pin power connecter to the GPU

Edited August 13, 2020 by Abdullah Ahmad

[Radium_Angel]

8 minutes ago, Abdullah Ahmad said:

Dell 275 watt PSU

 

8 minutes ago, Abdullah Ahmad said:

SATA to 6-pin power adapter

 

8 minutes ago, Abdullah Ahmad said:

overclocked my GPU

There's your problem right there

[Abdullah Ahmad]

Just now, Radium_Angel said:

 

 

There's your problem right there

I also reduced my clocks. So should I totally "unoverclock" it

[wall03]

12 minutes ago, Abdullah Ahmad said:

red when you turn on the computer without plugging in the 6-pin

you need it for GPU to have power (i think)

[wall03]

1 minute ago, Abdullah Ahmad said:

unoverclock

underclock

[Abdullah Ahmad]

Just now, wall03 said:

you need it for GPU to have power (i think)

Yes I know but can you tell the reason

[wall03]

Just now, Abdullah Ahmad said:

Yes I know but can you tell the reason

bc it cant get enough thorugh PCIE

[Radium_Angel]

1 minute ago, Abdullah Ahmad said:

I also reduced my clocks. So should I totally "unoverclock" it

You have multiple issues, not least of which the "rated" wattage of that POS Dell power supply is so far removed from reality it's not even funny.

 

Using a 4pin to GPU adaptor is also asking for trouble.

Get a real power supply

[Abdullah Ahmad]

Just now, wall03 said:

underclock

My original core clock was: 1196 MHz

Now: 1360 MHz

Memory clock: 1500 Mhz

Now: 1950 Mhz

And I have increased 25Mv

[Abdullah Ahmad]

Just now, Radium_Angel said:

You have multiple issues, not least of which the "rated" wattage of that POS Dell power supply is so far removed from reality it's not even funny.

 

Using a 4pin to GPU adaptor is also asking for trouble.

Get a real power supply

So do you think it is totally because of power issues

[Radium_Angel]

Just now, Abdullah Ahmad said:

So do you think it is totally because of power issues

I'm willing to bet on it.

 

[Abdullah Ahmad]

Just now, Radium_Angel said:

I'm willing to bet on it.

 

OK Thanks for answering