Gaming computer shuts down

Mdel

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Hello

I have recently built a new gaming computer and I am having problems with it. My specs are:

Evga GXT 660
AMD FX 6300
G.Skill rip jaws 2 x 4 8GB
Shark 620 watt power supply
Rosewill challenger case
Lite on dvd drive
Gigabyte 970a-DS3P Motherboard

The computer runs fine but when I start gaming it will shut down sometimes. My system is fairly cool. My processor will run at 30 to 40 degrees Celsius. My graphics will run at 60 to rarely 70 degrees Celcius. All these components are new an I have used the power supply and graphics in a previous build. I am really confused about what is going on, and I even contacted AMD, Gigabyte and Evga about this issue. The only thing they came up with was that the ram was defective. But I tested each stick and used max settings and the machine was still on. I don't know if this is a power issue or compnent issue. I have 15 days to return all these components so I would like to get this straightened out.
 
Solution
That is the Antec PSU I was referencing. Earthwatts are better, but the VP line is good on a budget. Despite the little voltage switch, it is a modern, efficient design.
Higher-end Corsair models are good, but their low-end lines, including "CX" and "GS," are made by CWT using inferior Samxon capacitors that can't take heat and have been cited for early failures. No thanks.


Is it on the carpet? I have had power supplies overheat when they try to intake cool air from the bottom of the case and sit on a carpet.
 
Yes it is on the carpet but the back end is sitting on a small box to keep the back end off the ground. But I think it has something to do with my PSU, its as cheap brand. I got for 20 bucks and has 620 watts?
 
The PSU looks suspiciously like a PSU-shaped object, likely not good for its label. Fortunately, it appears to thus far have had working protection circuits, that shut it off rather than letting it burn up (possibly killing attached parts). At a minimum, a 380W Antec Earthwatts could run your rig, although a 450W VP-450 would probably be a little more comfortable.
 


I agree, get something like this. Anything from Antec, XFX or corsair should be safe.
 
So pretty much it my power supply that is causing all of this. I was planning to upgrade the supply soon to a corsair 600 watt. But if a 450 will work that is what I will most likely go with. Could there be damage to my mobo, ram, and processor?

Here is what im looking at.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CN2xv6S_nL4CFYuXOgod_HgA8A&Item=N82E16817371045&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817371045&ef_id=U2uO2wAAACDyOBi@:20140508140411:s
 
That is the Antec PSU I was referencing. Earthwatts are better, but the VP line is good on a budget. Despite the little voltage switch, it is a modern, efficient design.
Higher-end Corsair models are good, but their low-end lines, including "CX" and "GS," are made by CWT using inferior Samxon capacitors that can't take heat and have been cited for early failures. No thanks.
 
Solution


Looking fine. Unless there has been a significant blowout we can hope that your components are fine. It's worth checking with the new psu.