Gaming computer shuts down after minutes of game play.

[JayDeeGamer]

I've been trying for a while to figure this out on my own, but it seems my knowledge base just doesn't get me where it used to. I play on high settings, everything is running smooth and perfect, then 10 minutes go by and my computer shuts down to the point where I have to pull all power from it(resetting my power strip) for it to come back on. It isn't an over heating problem as my temps read constant 30-40C, and my power supply is functioning fine.

Here are my specs:
Motherboard: Biostar A960D+
Processor: AMD 8350
Memory: 8Gb
GPU: AMD Radeon R9 270X

Any other info I'll be happy to supply.

 

[Bossyfins]

WHat PSU do you have.


Also when playing games, use AMD OverDrive to tell me temps. Look at the thermal margin. It the number becomes red/negative it means its overheating

 

[JayDeeGamer]

Chiefmax 650W, will check temps on AOD, update to come...

(GPU TEMP)
Idle: 34C
Idle(Game Loading): 45C
Gaming: 55C

All running AMD OverDrive. I expect my computer to shut off any second now.

Played through one game, successful at 50-55C

 

[Bossyfins]

Probably your PSU. That brand is very low quality. SO that could be the reason right then and there. ALtough when playing the games that shut down, is the number in the thermal margin - or red?

 

[tiny voices]

Yep, that junk PSU could be the issue. Get it out and get a proper unit in before it fries the whole computer.

Antec, XFX, Seasonic, EVGA (G2,B2)

 

[JayDeeGamer]

All within, never did it touch the red. I was expecting that. Really was hoping it wasn't my psu, I don't have the money to fix that right now. Damn, thanks man.

 

[tiny voices]

Honestly if the PC is crashing due to a trash PSU it isn't really safe. I'd avoid using the PC until you can replace it.

 

[Jikkelstikkel]

I've posted this on other quessies. Here again, in case you didn't fix it.
Have you considered your AC supply to the computer? Have you added any multiplug power adapters lately, or cords.
First check this simple issue out out before going into depth with all sorts of other things with your rig. This issue drove me crazy for a while.

One thing to remember is that these bigger PSUs actually draw a lot more current on the AC side than smaller wattage ones.
So, if you have a thinnish little kettle plug cable to power your computer from a multi-adapter extension cord you will have voltage drops on the AC side, causing a droop in current flow to the computer. Also happpens with a low gauge power cable even if direct to wall receptacle.

These PSUs need over 12 Amps on the AC side. AC receptacles are rated for 15A, (leaving only 3A spare), so if you have other things plugged into the same circuit they could cause voltage fluctuations, and its worse if you don't realise someone else in the house could be turning things on and off on the same circuit: -- you know, like when your desk light dims because there's a whole lot of things plugged into a multi-adapter....

This can be enough to drop the PSU momentarily and cause your computer to bomb out leaving you wondering 'what the heck'. So make sure the AC power supply cable is, (1) a proper one that is rated for high current i.e. 14AWG wires in it, and (2) also just plug it directly into a wall socket or have it on its own decent extension cable to a receptacle.

Let us know how it goes.
Good luck.