[SOLVED] PC shuts down 1 minute into a video game

[nickspangler123]

Hi everyone,

I bought a 2nd computer rig to work on and fix up, with the following specs

CPU - I5 6600K (overrclocked to 4.0)
RAM - 12 gb DDR4 RAM
GPU - GTX 770 (replacing with a 1080 shortly)
Motherboard - ASUSTek Prime Z270-P
PSU - Solid Gear 600BX

I had some weird issues with PC turning off on it's own then restarting when I first picked it up (no high temperatures in CPUID HW monitor besides MOBO showing 118 C but I think this is wrong?)

Anyways, that problem disappeared, but I downloaded Witcher 3 to test this rig out before the 1080 arrives, and it just crashes and auto-restarts about a minute in.

I have noticed in CPUID that the VCORE jumps sporadically from 0.7-1.2 e.g. (0.704, 0.899, 1.184, 1.2) - is this a point of concern? Possible the monitoring tool is inaccurate?

Basically I'm thinking this is a PSU, MOBO, or both issue since temps do seem fine. Hoping people smarter than me here can help.

 

[kbadri10]

The Mobo is the most reliable monitoring tool so if its showing 118 C Then try to consider upgrading the system cooling

 

[bignastyid]

Considering the PSU is garbage that's where I'd start.

 

[nickspangler123]

Yeah you're right, the PSU is trash. I'm assuming it's not delivering anywhere near the listed power. Looking at replacements right now.

As far as the MOBO temps, I was assuming it was just CPUID getting a grossly inaccurate reading, no hot air is shooting out the back, 4 fans, liquid cooling, the overall system is not that hot. Is that common for CPUID?

I was curious if the VCORE jumps had something to do with it.