New GPU went from not working to overheating at 65°C after replacing PSU

Grega Menih

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I built a new PC about 2 weeks ago. When I assembled it, whenever I ran anything 3D, the PC would turn off - it didn't shut down, the screen went offline but the fans kept spinning. After I decided that it was probably an insufficient PSU, I borrowed a different one from a friend, but it was a cheap quality one.

After replacing the PSU, I was able to run 3D programs, which was great. I was finally able to play games, but after getting to some more intense games, I realized that the same thing is still happening, but it doesn't happen as quickly. When the GPU gets to about 65°C, the PC will shut down again with the fans running.

Nothing else is overheating, and RAM is fine. I don't know whether the PSU is still bad, or the GPU is faulty (I doubt the latter, due to GPU working after PSU replacement). What is your opinion? Has anyone experienced anything similar?

My build:

  • CPU: AMD FX 6300
    GPU: MSI GTX 750 Ti
    Mobo: Asus M5A78L-M
    RAM: 2x 4GB 1600MHz
    PSU: Corsair CX 430 was faulty/insufficient, replaced with LC Power LC6550 v2.2
 

Grega Menih

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That was my original assumption, however, several people told me that the CX430 is too weak for my build (mostly CPU) I tried replacing it. After getting the GPU to work with the replacement my opinion changed, and even after it kept shutting down at 65°C I still lean more toward a broken PSU.

I've emailed the seller about a broken GPU when the problem first arose, but after switching the PSU I admitted I was wrong, and I just sent the CX430 back, to be replaced.