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pc shutting off during games
Posted on 8/3/13 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 4:50 pm
so I went from a 560ti to a 760 couple of weeks ago, no issues.
plugged in a 2nd monitor today and the rig starts powering off in the middle of games then turning right back on.
I'm hesitant to blame the power supply on this although it seems like that. could it be RAM or MOBO?
also am using an old surge protector (like 6 years old) that I started using today. could it be that?
halp
plugged in a 2nd monitor today and the rig starts powering off in the middle of games then turning right back on.
I'm hesitant to blame the power supply on this although it seems like that. could it be RAM or MOBO?
also am using an old surge protector (like 6 years old) that I started using today. could it be that?
halp
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 4:51 pm
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Posted on 8/3/13 at 4:59 pm to Tiguar
The OS shutting down slow or is it like the power is being cut?
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:00 pm to Tiguar
Well let's start with the obvious: what's your Gpu temp while gaming?
Also, remove the surge protector from the equation and plug into the wall to rule that out.
Also, remove the surge protector from the equation and plug into the wall to rule that out.
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:00 pm to TheChiznit
hard shut down
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:01 pm to ILikeLSUToo
41C right now
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:01 pm to Tiguar
So akin to a power outage, except it's just your pc
What's the temp while gaming? Idle temps mean nothing. Run a game and watch the temps and see what it is right before shutdown
What's the temp while gaming? Idle temps mean nothing. Run a game and watch the temps and see what it is right before shutdown
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 5:04 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:04 pm to ILikeLSUToo
I'm playing right now. lol
but I turned off the other monitor
but I turned off the other monitor
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:11 pm to Tiguar
so my pc is still treating my monitor as if its on (I can drag windows to it turned off) but no issues. I wonder if I am sucking too much juice out of this outlet and it was wired poorly.
edit: nvm, just as I hit enter it shut off and won't turn back on. Rip.
edit: nvm, just as I hit enter it shut off and won't turn back on. Rip.
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:21 pm to Tiguar
Are you having any problems when your 2nd monitor is not plugged in?
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:22 pm to Tiguar
What power supply ? Sounds like the GPU could be overwhelming your Power Supply.
That or overheating.
That or overheating.
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:33 pm to SG_Geaux
650w cheap knock off brand. Since it won't even turn on I'm going to assume its the supply.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:46 pm to Tiguar
What is the amperage on the 12v rail ?
The 760 needs a minimum 30 amps on the 12v rail
The 760 needs a minimum 30 amps on the 12v rail
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 5:51 pm to SG_Geaux
I'm a retard with this stuff so bear with me.
The side of the supply has 12v1 and 12v2... both for 22 amps. I plugged in 2 4pins to the 760. It worked fine under load until I plugged in a 2nd monitor.
The side of the supply has 12v1 and 12v2... both for 22 amps. I plugged in 2 4pins to the 760. It worked fine under load until I plugged in a 2nd monitor.
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 5:54 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 6:38 pm to Tiguar
so my desktop decided to turn on and I unplugged the 2nd monitor. if it doesnt keep fricking up, is it pretty much proof that the psu needs to go?
its two years old and this apt complex isnt really grounded well (lightning has fried two modems so far)
its two years old and this apt complex isnt really grounded well (lightning has fried two modems so far)
Posted on 8/3/13 at 6:49 pm to Tiguar
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I plugged in 2 4pins to the 760.
Buy a new power supply with proper amperage and 6/8 pin PCIe connectors. It will fix everything unless the current one fried something else.
What cheap brand did you go with? Diablotek? Apevia? Coolmax? Logisys?
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 7:05 pm to Tiguar
Never go cheap on a psu.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 7:06 pm to ILikeLSUToo
athenatek or some shite.
I just ran the Heaven benchmark utility with 1 monitor...
82% gpu power consumption, sat around 68c, 69% fan speed all on ultra at 1920x1080
no crash with one monitor.
I just ran the Heaven benchmark utility with 1 monitor...
82% gpu power consumption, sat around 68c, 69% fan speed all on ultra at 1920x1080
no crash with one monitor.
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 8/3/13 at 7:21 pm to Tiguar
Too bad that $49 XFX deal is over. Corsairs will be around that price and should be just fine.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 7:25 pm to ILikeLSUToo
so are we pretty sure its the psu?
I just did the benchmark utility again with two monitors and no crash. starting to really wonder
I just did the benchmark utility again with two monitors and no crash. starting to really wonder
Posted on 8/3/13 at 7:31 pm to Tiguar
You could at least "borrow" one from a place that's good about returns. Even if it isn't the PSU that's the root of the problems (i'm 99% sure it is), you're putting your components at risk by using it. Did someone recommend that one to you, or did you just look online for a reasonably priced one?
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