Graphics Card Causes Computer to Randomly Shuts Off and Requires Manual Reboot

[byshameless]

My computer has all of a sudden been shutting down randomly when playing games. I have come to the conclusion that the problem is that is causing the shut downs is my Graphics Card, and I can sometime get a 45 min game session in (CSGO Competitive Match). On a previous post it was recommended to preform stress test. My CPU worked fine on its stress test, but when I preformed a GPU stress test my PC shut off instantly.

I have had my computer for around a year without problems until a month or two ago. I have tried rolling back NVidia Drivers, and blowing out as much dust as I can. I am planning to clean out dust and dirt, and possibly buy more fans for my PC. I have crash logs with no information that I can use from my knoweledge and abilities.

PCPARTPICKER (Don't know CPU COOLER): http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JXZT8d
PC CASE: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 ATX Mid Tower Case
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43
CPU: AMD FX-8350
GPU: Asus (NVIDIA) GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 600W ATX Power Supply
RAM: Kingston 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory

 

[Tradesman1]

First thought would be the mobo, which doesn't show as supporting the 8350

https://www.msi.com/product/motherboard/support/970A-G43.html#support-cpu

Also the PSU is a split 12 volt rail neither of which has more than 22/23 AMPS

 

[byshameless]

First thought would be the mobo, which doesn't show as supporting the 8350

https://www.msi.com/product/motherboard/support/970A-G43.html#support-cpu

Also the PSU is a split 12 volt rail neither of which has more than 22/23 AMPS

I have been able to use it for around a year without problems, so why is it no longer working.

 

[Tradesman1]

PSU might be getting weak from being sort of over used - do you have access to a different PSU or could you borrow one to try

 

[byshameless]

PSU might be getting weak from being sort of over used - do you have access to a different PSU or could you borrow one to try

I will be testing with my brothers PSU soon. would it make sense to put in a Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply, or bump up to a 750W model of the Corsair CX

 

[Tradesman1]

To be honest I won't touch the CX series, they are made with weak caps, if going to use one though go the 750

 

[byshameless]

To be honest I won't touch the CX series, they are made with weak caps, if going to use one though go the 750

At the moment I am testing my brothers Corsair CX 600W and the gpu did not shut off the computer on the beginning of the stress test and finished it just fine. Thanks so much! also what power supply do you reccomend?

 

[Tradesman1]

Might look at EVGA, XFX, SeaSonic in a 6-650

 

[byshameless]

PSU might be getting weak from being sort of over used - do you have access to a different PSU or could you borrow one to try

New Information, after putting my PSU back in, it worked fine and the stress test was a success. I believe it there may have been a loose cable or weak connection. Thanks for leading me to the problem!

 

[Tradesman1]

No worries, keep us updated if problem comes back 😉

 

[byshameless]

No worries, keep us updated if problem comes back 😉

problems have returned, i think i might just go buy a new psu

 

[Tradesman1]

Let us know how it goes

 

[byshameless]

Might look at EVGA, XFX, SeaSonic in a 6-650

should i go for the EVGA 700 B1 80+ Bronze, 700W Power Supply 100-B1-0700-K1

 

[Tradesman1]

That would be plenty for your rig

 

[byshameless]

That would be plenty for your rig

will it run well (rail wise because you said my other one was a split rail or something)

 

[Tradesman1]

The B1 is a single 12v rail - about 675 or so watts on the rail and believe about 55 AMP

 

[byshameless]

should i go with the 600W non-modular or modular 700W?

 

[Tradesman1]

Your call, modular can be easier for cable management if space is tight in your case, though all in all, a regular non modular works fine in most cases, I use and try a fair number of them so I'm no overly particular as long as they have plenty of power for whatever I'm running

 

[rcald2000]

@byshameless, before you go buying a new PSU, read this message thread in it's entirety and see if it's possibly related to your issue. I understand that you think the issue is fine now, but just in case, I wanted to make you aware.

Computer keep restarting over and over when display port plugin
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2957690/computer-restarting-display-port-plugin.html?siteFrom=EPR-8807#xtor=EPR-8807

 

[byshameless]

@byshameless, before you go buying a new PSU, read this message thread in it's entirety and see if it's possibly related to your issue. I understand that you think the issue is fine now, but just in case, I wanted to make you aware.

Computer keep restarting over and over when display port plugin
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2957690/computer-restarting-display-port-plugin.html?siteFrom=EPR-8807#xtor=EPR-8807

Im not using a display port though. I am running an HDMI to an Asus VS228H-P 21.5" and a DVI-D/I to an
Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor

 

[rcald2000]

Understood. Then my post is definitely not related to your problem. Please proceed.

 

[byshameless]

Your call, modular can be easier for cable management if space is tight in your case, though all in all, a regular non modular works fine in most cases, I use and try a fair number of them so I'm no overly particular as long as they have plenty of power for whatever I'm running

Yesterday, I put in a new PSU and two fans (EVGA 600 B1 80+ BRONZE, and 2 Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 2000 RPM Red LED)

I am planning to replace the thermal compound on my cpu, can you recommend a good paste for pretty cheap price.

 

[rcald2000]

Arctic Silver 5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=arctic_silver_5-_-35-100-007-_-Product

 

[rcald2000]

I didn't fully read your question and missed the "cheap price" part. Arctic Silver 5 is a very well known standard. But if you want cheap, then ask any friend that's installed a 3rd party heat sink. Most of them come with thermal paste, so they probably have the stuff laying around and can give you what's left over for free.

 

[byshameless]

Arctic Silver 5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=arctic_silver_5-_-35-100-007-_-Product

This is perfect thanks, $6 thats cheap