Computer powering down unexpectedly

[Picklefrg123]

This problem started about 2 years ago. At first it barely ever happened, I didn't even care at the time. Skip ahead about 1 year and I can barely play games.

So my problem.. Basically when playing some high-demanding games my computer suddenly just powers down, this isn't like if you were to press shut down on the computer, I'm talking like the power just went out type of shutdown.

Naturally I assume this is a problem is the psu going bad, right? Well I go ahead and replace it, for a while there was no problem.

Skip ahead another 6 months, and I'm back where I started. So now I decide to upgrade the graphics card hoping that may fix the problem. The problem only occurs when playing high-demanding games. Replaced/upgrading the graphics card didn't help whatsoever, nothing changed.

So after all that I try to replace my motherboard, and that basically fixed my problem. Skip ahead another 6 months and here I am, the problem is manifesting once again. At this point I am considering it's a problem with my cpu, but honestly at this point, I have no idea. My specs are on my profile. I hope some of you have some insight insight to my problem.

I could really use some help. -Eric

[iDeFecZx]

are all the connectors plugged in correctly? and that psu sounds shit ngl

[Picklefrg123]

Yes I'm sure they are all plugged in. I know the psu is diarrhea. Sadly, i don't think it's the psu because I've had two psu's with the same problem, the chances of that are so low..

[Skiiwee29]

1 minute ago, Picklefrg123 said:

Yes I'm sure they are all plugged in. I know the psu is diarrhea.

You have replaced MOBO and PSU but its still happening. This can happen when the processor reaches thermal limits and it shuts itself down to protect itself. How are your temps running on your CPU? If you dont already, go download Coretemp and MSI Afterburner. Use afterburner to enable OSD, on screen display. This will allow you to turn on your CPU temps in-game so you can monitor it from inside your game to see how theya re doing. 

[Picklefrg123]

Just now, legacy99 said:

You have replaced MOBO and PSU but its still happening. This can happen when the processor reaches thermal limits and it shuts itself down to protect itself. How are your temps running on your CPU? If you dont already, go download Coretemp and MSI Afterburner. Use afterburner to enable OSD, on screen display. This will allow you to turn on your CPU temps in-game so you can monitor it from inside your game to see how theya re doing. 

I have checked that out before and I never saw it jump beyond the max temp. I will check this again though.

[Skiiwee29]

3 minutes ago, Picklefrg123 said:

I have checked that out before and I never saw it jump beyond the max temp. I will check this again though.

AMD's do get quite toasty, there is a reason i call them a space heater... unless you have an aftermarket cooler, it is likely that you may be experiencing overheating and thermal shut downs. Ensure your heatsink is clean and free of dust. 

[MrDrWho13]

Is your PSU powerful enough? You said you replaced it but did you replace it with the same wattage?

[Picklefrg123]

So my computer didn't shut down when play fallout 4 ultra. My cpu temp avg was around 55 c and max was 62 c.

[Picklefrg123]

4 minutes ago, MrDrWho13 said:

Is your PSU powerful enough? You said you replaced it but did you replace it with the same wattage?

I have considered that. I believe 650 watts is powerful enough to run my build. I replaced my psu with a slightly higher wattage. My previous card was 550 watts.

 

[MrDrWho13]

Just now, Picklefrg123 said:

I have considered that. I believe 650 watts is powerful enough to run my build.

What do you have in it? What does PcPartpicker say the rough wattage should be?

[Picklefrg123]

8 minutes ago, MrDrWho13 said:

What do you have in it? What does PcPartpicker say the rough wattage should be?

I rebuilt my computer it says 300w.

[MrDrWho13]

Just now, Picklefrg123 said:

I rebuilt my computer it says 300w.

Wow that does sound odd. Not much more I have to suggest really, sorry.  

[Picklefrg123]

Just now, MrDrWho13 said:

Wow that does sound odd. Not much more I have to suggest really, sorry.  

Alright thanks man, I need all the help I can get.

[SLAYR]

1 hour ago, Picklefrg123 said:

I have considered that. I believe 650 watts is powerful enough to run my build. I replaced my psu with a slightly higher wattage. My previous card was 550 watts.

 

I doubt that the kingwin psu was ever going to actually supply anthing close to 650w, if the psus you have replaced are similar crappy psus it wouldn't suprise me that you have had multiple go bad, hopefully they haven't damaged other components in your system. I would get a decent one.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/bQzZxr/seasonic-power-supply-ssr350st

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/4Vzv6h/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii430b

[arch_linuxos]

2 hours ago, Picklefrg123 said:

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What PSU specifically do you have? It could have enough wattage but just be a POS and break anyway. You can also try a fresh Windows install, you never know. 

 

Also, make sure the PSU power cable is securely and completely plugged in, as well as all other cables in the system. Make sure they're completed in the sockets and aren't a tiny bit out or anything.

 

Maybe try a surge protector too if you don't have one already. Doubt it would help, but can't hurt.

 

EDIT: If a new PSU fixed the issue for six months, it's probably the PSU. Just logically. 

 

EDIT2: Found the PSU on profile. Never mind the first sentence.

[arch_linuxos]

Never mind, I found the PSU on your profile (Kingwin ABT-650M).

 

I'm pretty sure it's the PSU. From quick look, does NOT seem high quality (maybe I'm wrong though, idk). Try getting an EVGA 650GQ. Pretty cheap, very good. I bet that'll fix your issue.

 

Don't skimp on your PSU. As you can see, it is crucial to your system's performance and stability. Plus, it can singlehandedly brick the ENTIRE system if it goes bad (which it seems like it's doing). Not to mention, it's the one part of a computer that can literally kill you either via capacitor explosion or by burning your house down. PSU is incredibly important.

 

^ Sorry for bluntness just had to convince you lol.

 

@Picklefrg123

Edited August 4, 2016 by arch_linuxos
link + convincing not to skimp on PSU

[Picklefrg123]

9 hours ago, arch_linuxos said:

Never mind, I found the PSU on your profile (Kingwin ABT-650M).

 

I'm pretty sure it's the PSU. From quick look, does NOT seem high quality (maybe I'm wrong though, idk). Try getting an EVGA 650GQ. Pretty cheap, very good. I bet that'll fix your issue.

 

Don't skimp on your PSU. As you can see, it is crucial to your system's performance and stability. Plus, it can singlehandedly brick the ENTIRE system if it goes bad (which it seems like it's doing). Not to mention, it's the one part of a computer that can literally kill you either via capacitor explosion or by burning your house down. PSU is incredibly important.

 

^ Sorry for bluntness just had to convince you lol.

 

@Picklefrg123

Alright! I have a way of testing this, see my brother has a nice corsair power supply I can attempt to borrow. I will give it a go!

Thanks.

[SpaceGhostC2C]

12 hours ago, Picklefrg123 said:

So my computer didn't shut down when play fallout 4 ultra. My cpu temp avg was around 55 c and max was 62 c.

So the temps were fine and it did not shut down - I suggest you keep monitoring temps until it happens to tell whether temperature is the issue, because the description of the problem matches what typically happens when the CPU overheats.

[Picklefrg123]

Just now, SpaceGhostC2C said:

So the temps were fine and it did not shut down - I suggest you keep monitoring temps until it happens to tell whether temperature is the issue, because the description of the problem matches what typically happens when the CPU overheats.

Someone recommended that I get a new power supply, because frankly the one I have now is crap. I plan on asking my brother for his nice corsair power supply just for some tests. I agree about the CPU overheating I will monitor it closely for a while.