Computer turning off while gaming

[2CoolforCPU]

My computer is turning it self off after running games for about 30-45 mins. I think the cause might be overheating (because i just finished building it so it's probably not any viruses or related), so i Wonder if you have any good programs for stress testing or checking temperatures. And can a bad mounted cpu fan cause this, im using the hyper 212 and i think i might have used too much cooling paste

Thanks for replies

[Volbet]

Use CoreTemp or HWMonitor to monitor your CPU temps and use MSi Afterburner to monitor you GPU temp.

 

Run Prime95 and Unigin Heaven simultaneously to test the temps under load.

 

Also make sure all the power cables are plugged in securely.

[2CoolforCPU]

Use CoreTemp or HWMonitor to monitor your CPU temps and use MSi Afterburner to monitor you GPU temp.

 

Run Prime95 and Unigin Heaven simultaneously to test the temps under load.

 

Also make sure all the power cables are plugged in securely.

ok thank you so much! but is this a normal problem after building a computer, or is it like a huge rookie mistake?

[Volbet]

ok thank you so much! but is this a normal problem after building a computer, or is it like a huge rookie mistake?

It's not an uncommon problem, but not a regular problem either. The main issue is that the point of failure can be many things in this situation.

[Sernyhough]

My computer is turning it self off after running games for about 30-45 mins. I think the cause might be overheating (because i just finished building it so it's probably not any viruses or related), so i Wonder if you have any good programs for stress testing or checking temperatures. And can a bad mounted cpu fan cause this, im using the hyper 212 and i think i might have used too much cooling paste

Thanks for replies

Most likely is overheating.

[2CoolforCPU]

Most likely is overheating.

yeah but the thing is, i have a hyper 212 (which is said to be very good) 5 fans and the Fractal design arc XL. So i don't see how?

[TheRuke]

yeah but the thing is, i have a hyper 212 (which is said to be very good) 5 fans and the Fractal design arc XL. So i don't see how?

I hope you put thermal paste on it...

[2CoolforCPU]

I hope you put thermal paste on it...

yes ofc but im worried that i might have taken too much on it, could that cause it too shutdown?

[Volbet]

yes ofc but im worried that i might have taken too much on it, could that cause it too shutdown?

If you have put to much thermal paste on it can cause high temperatures, and thereby shutdowns. The amount you should add should be about the size of a grain of rice.

[SMURG]

Could also be PSU, if it can't supply enough power or is defective. Also be sure to use the power cable it came with, can cause this kind of issue

[2CoolforCPU]

If you have put to much thermal paste on it can cause high temperatures, and thereby shutdowns. The amount you should add should be about the size of a grain of rice.

ok thanks, i knew about the grain of rice thing, but when i squeezed it, it came more out of it than expected.

[Sernyhough]

yeah but the thing is, i have a hyper 212 (which is said to be very good) 5 fans and the Fractal design arc XL. So i don't see how?

cpu cooler may not be seated properly?

[voaz]

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and btw, how is the thermal paste?