PC Turning Off??

[10harrisona]

Hi,

Just recently I have been gaming, working or just browsing the internet on my computer and all of a sudden it just shuts down, and not like windows shuts down, like the whole thing cuts off, not even any blue screen. I thought it could be the power supply (its not the best) but I haven't had any noticeable problems with it previously. I also thought I might be something to do with the PC overheating because when it happens core temp tells me the temperature is around 80 degrees Celsius (sometimes higher, I'm not even sure why it gets this hot), but surely the PC would just thermal throttle or something, I just don't know.

Would be thankful for any help.

[ELSknutson]

What are the parts in your system?  How old are the parts?  when is the last time you cleaned it?  Is it overclocked?  and do you have any pictures?

[VulcanAndroid]

10 minutes ago, 10harrisona said:

Hi,

Just recently I have been gaming, working or just browsing the internet on my computer and all of a sudden it just shuts down, and not like windows shuts down, like the whole thing cuts off, not even any blue screen. I thought it could be the power supply (its not the best) but I haven't had any noticeable problems with it previously. I also thought I might be something to do with the PC overheating because when it happens core temp tells me the temperature is around 80 degrees Celsius (sometimes higher, I'm not even sure why it gets this hot), but surely the PC would just thermal throttle or something, I just don't know.

Would be thankful for any help.

Was there any change to the system before this started? New RAM? New CPU? Updates?

[Howlingwolf101]

The PC won't shut off until it gets into the 95+ Range, I've dealt with that before. You could always try cleaning it out and applying new thermal paste and making sure the CPU cooler is making full contact to rule out overheating.

[10harrisona]

Its a fx 6300 cpu with stock cooler, 750ti, 8gb ddr3 ram. Its all nearly a year old. I updated to windows 10 around January. It does get quite dusty but I check it often, last time I checked the cpu cooler wasn't that dusty. 

32 minutes ago, VulcanAndroid said:

Was there any change to the system before this started? New RAM? New CPU? Updates?

38 minutes ago, ELSknutson said:

What are the parts in your system?  How old are the parts?  when is the last time you cleaned it?  Is it overclocked?  and do you have any pictures?

[VulcanAndroid]

6 minutes ago, 10harrisona said:

Its a fx 6300 cpu with stock cooler, 750ti, 8gb ddr3 ram. Its all nearly a year old. I updated to windows 10 around January. It does get quite dusty but I check it often, last time I checked the cpu cooler wasn't that dusty. 

Any significant changes right before this occurred? Did this start happening in January after you upgraded to windows 10? or here within the last week?

[10harrisona]

2 minutes ago, VulcanAndroid said:

Any significant changes right before this occurred? Did this start happening in January after you upgraded to windows 10? or here within the last week?

I've only noticed it happening within the last week or so

[VulcanAndroid]

3 minutes ago, 10harrisona said:

I've only noticed it happening within the last week or so

And I assume no significant changes in the last week? Updates? It is possible your CPU is starting to fade... but before we assume that. Run memtest to check the RAM and if you have the ability test a different CPU.

[ELSknutson]

Well the AMD Chips are notorious for running hot and the stock coolers lack the power to really cool that chip so any excess heat could cause your system to not work. 

 

Has the temps in the room you are working in been going up? 

 

It may be time to get your self a new cooler and maybe a fan or two 

[10harrisona]

44 minutes ago, ELSknutson said:

Well the AMD Chips are notorious for running hot and the stock coolers lack the power to really cool that chip so any excess heat could cause your system to not work. 

 

Has the temps in the room you are working in been going up? 

 

It may be time to get your self a new cooler and maybe a fan or two 

So pretty much its because my PC's getting too hot?

[ELSknutson]

1 hour ago, 10harrisona said:

So pretty much its because my PC's getting too hot?

Sound that way. Your PC should not idle at 80c though it shouldn't cause your PC to shut off at that temp it can't be good for it over time.