Computer Reboots while Gaming. My Asus R9 280x? My PSU? Please help

[nolanis41]

When playing games (usually with settings maxed out), my computer reboots. It's usually consistent. For example, when I tested the Wildstar Beta, or while playing the witcher 2, the recommended settings are high-ultra. The game will run fine for a minute or 2 and then my computer will reboot. Turning the settings down to high usually causes the problem to go away, but I'd hate to have to settle for that.

I've uninstalled all the drivers, run the driver cleaner, and then reinstalled the latest stable amd driver, with no luck. Temps are low when crashing occurs (55C-60C)

I see a lot of people point to the PSU, but I'm not sure if thats the issue or not since its only a year or so old and should meet the specifications. I had an older graphics card when I got the PSU and these problems didn't happen until I upgraded my PC, but I changed a lot at once.

Here's my build:
GPU: Asus R9 280x (not OC'd)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121803
MOBO: Asus Z87-a
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981
CPU: i5 4670k (not OC'd)
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817190031
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series DDR3 1600 (2 x 4GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Calnin]

Having the PSU information would be helpful.

 

[nolanis41]

Having the PSU information would be helpful.

I included the link to it on newegg. Is there usually more info needed? What else could I provide to help get a solution?

 

[eladrion]

Hello mate i am not am expert but i have black screen problem too...i see your psu have 2 12v rails 25 a each....your gpu need 40 at least i think so you must at least connect it with psu with 2 different wires but i would suggest buy new and good psu

 

[smeezekitty]

Read the reviews on the PSU and I think the problem will become apparent

 

[eladrion]

Pc reboots or stay black and you must hard reset it?

 

[Calnin]

Have you tried checking event viewer to see if anything pops up in there?

 

[nolanis41]

Hello mate i am not am expert but i have black screen problem too...i see your psu have 2 12v rails 25 a each....your gpu need 40 at least i think so you must at least connect it with psu with 2 different wires but i would suggest buy new and good psu

I'm starting to think the same thing, but I'd hate to get a new PSU until I can feel certain that it's the issue. Any recommendations anyone?

Pc reboots or stay black and you must hard reset it?

Reboots

Have you tried checking event viewer to see if anything pops up in there?

Yeah nothing informative. Nothing informative before the reboots, and just a generic windows error after the reboots informing me that there was a reboot

 

[nolanis41]

Read the reviews on the PSU and I think the problem will become apparent

I browsed them earlier while at work but haven't read them in detail since. I do see people complaining of similar issues. Guess it might be time for a new PSU, any suggestions?

 

[eladrion]

Check to be single rail and have 45+ amber.... good are corsair hx,ax series ,seasonic but are expensive im my country...

 

[Suztera]

550W-650W
Brands: Antec, Coolermaster V Series, Corsair (AX, HX, TX series), EVGA SuperNOVA G2 Series, Seasonic or XFX
What is your budget for a power supply?

If you are really low on funds,then this power supply is good enough:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

 

[Elvis N YoonA]

Having the same problem with sapphire r9 280x
I am using CM v750 Semi Modular PSU, don't think it is the psu problem

RMA the card twice, still have the problem but when my supplier lend me his 7970 it didnt have any issues