Question Most If not all triple a games crash 5-10 minutes in

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

Hi, so I recently built a pc from an old dell Optiplex 3020 I got off of eBay and heavily upgraded, this of course started to make my computer break and not be able to run any games without a crash at some time.

My Specs:
Intel Core i7-4770k
Stock Optiplex Motherboard
EVGA GTX 970 SC
8GB DDR3 1600MHz
128GB Integral SSD
500GB WD HDD (this is where all my games are)
CX500 PSU


For Example GTA 5
When I run it in safe mode I can get past the heist and I can start the Franklin Mission with Lamar, I can drive to around the Movie Theatre-Where they mention the Union Depo
Any Help Would Be Appreciated, not to mention I can run before it crashes at normal 120 fps

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Replace PSU.

CX500 werent particularly good when they first came out many years ago.

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

I literally just got it and it's just GTA actually I remember now

Not to mention I researched it and said others used it for years with a 970 and it was absolutely fine

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Does this PSU have a green or grey text on the label?

If green, its of poor quality and cannot reliably power that setup.

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

It has Both and is 80+ bronze

 

[NightHawkRMX]

If it has ANY green on the label, you either bought it used or it has sat on a shelf for like 5 years. The green-labeled CXM was discontinued in 2015 when the grey label models replaced it. Try to return it if possible.

The PSU either is not working properly or it the poor quality just isn't sufficient for a 970.

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

Thanks, do you have any other suggestions before I take it back?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

If its JUST GTA, try reinstalling the game. If it happens in multiple games, try updating drivers.

If still no dice, replace PSU

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

Are there any good power supplys for around $65

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The updated grey label corsair CX PSUs are much stronger than the old ones.

This CX550 (non-modular) is 51 after rebate or 71 without rebate.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Fd...onze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020121-na
This CXM550 is $70. It is slightly older than the CX non-modular, but still far newer and far superior to the green label CX PSUs.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3hkwrH/corsair-power-supply-cp9020102na


I have tried a GTX970 on my grey label Corsair CX550m and it works fine.

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

Ok I’ll have a look thanks

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

Are you certain on the CX550 because I don’t want this to happen again,
This would be the one I will get

 

[Shay Green]

The updated grey label corsair CX PSUs are much stronger than the old ones.

This CX550 (non-modular) is 51 after rebate or 71 without rebate.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Fd...onze-certified-atx-power-supply-cp-9020121-na
This CXM550 is $70. It is slightly older than the CX non-modular, but still far newer and far superior to the green label CX PSUs.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3hkwrH/corsair-power-supply-cp9020102na


I have tried a GTX970 on my grey label Corsair CX550m and it works fine.

Hey before he buys that an EVGA GD gold is on sale, would this be any good for him?
https://www.newegg.com/evga-600-gd-...&ranSiteID=8BacdVP0GFs-pL6Fpmzo0TB.DJwFR80OZQ

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Yep, a CX550 shouldn't have any issues powering that system.

Again, I used a Cx550m with a 970 for a bit and have no issues.

I cant find any reviews of EVGA GD thus i cannot recommend it.

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

Forgot to mention I am in-fact British

Does NewEgg even ship to The Uk?

 

[Shay Green]

Nope

Forgot to mention I am in-fact British

Does NewEgg even ship to The Uk?

Nope, well for like 50 to 60 quid

 

[Shay Green]

Ill find the cx in the uk

 

[Shay Green]

Yep, a CX550 shouldn't have any issues powering that system.

Again, I used a Cx550m with a 970 for a bit and have no issues.

I cant find any reviews of EVGA GD thus i cannot recommend it.

I found 3 similarily priced a cxm, txm and cx, which is better

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

I found the CX550 on Amazon for £51.22 but I won’t be able to order it until the end of the month because I have an old i5 4570 I upgraded from to sell because I have no use for it anymore

I will see how it goes and put it on here,
Thanks both of you for helping me

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Corsair psus from worst to best are

Vs,cv,cxm,cx,txm,rm,rmx, and so on.

Cxm is the first decent one really

 

[Shay Green]

Corsair psus from worst to best are

Vs,cv,cxm,cx,txm,rm,rmx, and so on.

Cxm is the first decent one really

So a txm 80 plus gold for the price of a cxm 80 plus bronze is a good deal

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

Ok thanks for the info

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

Shay green do you have the link to that or are you just wondering

 

[Shay Green]

Nope, I have a link just want to know if its better as its only £9 more
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP...1582465275&sprefix=corsair+cxm,aps,152&sr=8-4

 

[TheGutwithAcrashingpc4567]

Nope, I have a link just want to know if its better as its only £9 more
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020133-UK-TX550M-Power-Supply/dp/B06WW8G3S8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1HPG6AZ90SJR&keywords=corsair+cxm+550w&qid=1582465275&sprefix=corsair+cxm,aps,152&sr=8-4

Thanks for this I will strongly consider this