GPU Overheats, Crashing Games and Sound Loop.

[reeznah]

Just recently my PC started crashing while playing games, black screen, sound loops, need a hard reset. I'm not sure what the cause of it is, but I did check that my GPU temperature reached upwards to 100c.

Mobo:GIGABYTE GA-M68MT-S2
CPU:AMD FX 6100
GPU:GTX 560
PSU:700w
Mem:8GB DDR3 1333

Not sure if I need anymore info.

Things that I have done:
ran memtest
cleaned the insides out
reseated everything

I read a few other threads that had similar problems to mine, and most of them suggested replacing the thermal paste in my GPU. I haven't done it yet but I was wondering if the cause could be anything else? I've had this thing for a few years now and I do intend to get a better setup, but for now I would like to remedy this.

 

[Elated]

Hello reeznah,

Changing the thermal paste of the GPU is a good idea. I advise you to buy some quality thermal paste (I used Noctua NT-H1 myself). Another thing worth considering is the state of cooling inside your chassis. Are you using fans? Do all of them work properly?

Best,

Elated

 

[reeznah]

Hello reeznah,

Changing the thermal paste of the GPU is a good idea. I advise you to buy some quality thermal paste (I used Noctua NT-H1 myself). Another thing worth considering is the state of cooling inside your chassis. Are you using fans? Do all of them work properly?

Best,

Elated

Yes, I have stock fans that work properly, and I made sure theyre running at highest with NVIDIA Control Panel.

Just an update but I did just run Fur Test and it replicated the problem. Worked for about 2 minutes, the temp got to 103+ and then it shut off, with the fans becoming extremely loud even though I kicked them up to max prior. I'm assuming this is a safety measure that occurs when the temperature reaches a set number?

I also checked my PSU since some people say it could be that, the only solution I found was that I should check my 12v, and it shouldn't be lower than 11. Mine is running at 12.29V.

 

[Elated]

Hello reeznah,

Changing the thermal paste of the GPU is a good idea. I advise you to buy some quality thermal paste (I used Noctua NT-H1 myself). Another thing worth considering is the state of cooling inside your chassis. Are you using fans? Do all of them work properly?

Best,

Elated

Yes, I have stock fans that work properly, and I made sure theyre running at highest with NVIDIA Control Panel.

Just an update but I did just run Fur Test and it replicated the problem. Worked for about 2 minutes, the temp got to 103+ and then it shut off, with the fans becoming extremely loud even though I kicked them up to max prior. I'm assuming this is a safety measure that occurs when the temperature reaches a set number?

I also checked my PSU since some people say it could be that, the only solution I found was that I should check my 12v, and it shouldn't be lower than 11. Mine is running at 12.29V.

As far as I know many GPUs include a safety protocol of sorts and stop working when the temperature reaches a certain limit. In this way the device protects itself from damage.

Do you have a chance to test the PSU and GPU on another PC?

 

[reeznah]

As far as I know many GPUs include a safety protocol of sorts and stop working when the temperature reaches a certain limit. In this way the device protects itself from damage.

Do you have a chance to test the PSU and GPU on another PC?

Sadly, I don't have another setup I can test the parts on. Would there be anything else that I can possibly do?

 

[Elated]

As far as I know many GPUs include a safety protocol of sorts and stop working when the temperature reaches a certain limit. In this way the device protects itself from damage.

Do you have a chance to test the PSU and GPU on another PC?

Sadly, I don't have another setup I can test the parts on. Would there be anything else that I can possibly do?

How about testing the parts at a friend's house? I guess the first step would be to change the thermal paste on the GPU. Thermal paste isin't typically very expensive so there is no harm in trying that. If the crashing persist after that, there is probably something wrong with the PSU.