[SOLVED] Computer Restarts During Games

[solaurus31]

I’m at the end of my wits here. About mid September to early October, my computer started to randomly restart during games. First, I would use the Overclockint program that came with my graphics card to lower the maximum power usage of the card and it seemed to sort of fix the problem at first before it started happening regardless.

I own a ZOTAC GTX 970 and a 750 Watt CORSAIR CX 80 Bronze Power supply.

I have also tried plugging a second monitor into my onboard graphics and launched Warframe at max specs (what I usually run it at), and although it stuttered like hell, my computer did not restart instantly like it did before.

I am not completely sure as to what the problem necessarily is although I have an inkling that the Graphics Card has gone bad. Is this correct or could it be my power supply?

(I’ve also tried cleaning and reseating the graphics card into the mobo)

 

[R_1]

the GPU in the CPU uses much less power than a dedicated card.
if the restarting is happening just during games either the GPU is overheating, or the PSU cannot support the load the GPU requires.
the CX is the label green or grey. if its a green label it should be replaced immediately.
https://proxy.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.bhphoto.com%2Fimages%2Fimages500x500%2Fcorsair_cp_9020015_na_cx750_atx_power_supply_1385399061000_1015230.jpg&f=1
is an example of the bad CX

http://brain-images.cdn.dixons.com/4/4/10162444/u_10162444.jpg
the gooder ones, I know its not a word

 

[solaurus31]

I just ordered a new PSU as I do have the Green labeled one as you stated. I’ll see if it works or not soon enough. If it doesnt, well at least I have an extra power supply.