Computer keeps shutting down

memonahad · August 29, 2016

My computer keeps shutting down at random times. I just recently installed an ssd and thought maybe I messed something up while doing that. It was the 275 GB crucial mx300. Online forums suggested it would be a power supply or ram issue, but a 500 watt PS is plenty according to the calculator on cooler masters website. I also ran Windows memory checker and it came back with no errors. If you all have any idea what the problem might be, please let me know. Thanks in advanced

my pc is on http://pcpartpicker.com/user/memonahad/saved/YrYCmG

malon · August 29, 2016

i have a terrible experience with crusial balistix memory and it failing, run a memtest http://www.memtest.org/ the download link is halfway the page, you should be able to install it on a cd or usb drive( usb needs to be wiped if i remember)

TheLunchBawx · August 29, 2016

I actually had this issue a while ago with the same processor. It was my motherboard and I think it's yours too. My motherboard only supports a AMD FX 4300 I think that's also the case with your motherboard. if you don't have the money to replace it, what I did was lowered my voltage (Not sure how low I went, I think I went to 1.2V but not 100% sure) and speed (3.0GHZ) and it fixed it.

I'm not really sure how to explain the issue but I think it's because your board can't handle your processor when the processor has to do heavy work (Like gaming etc).

If you do have the money to replace it, I would recommend going for this board from ASUS: https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Motherboards/970-PRO-GAMING-AURA/

That board should be no issue with your processor.

Hope this helps!