I've been having issues with my computer shutting down unexpectedly while gaming. I recently installed a new SSD, but the problem persists. It just shuts off with a kernel 41 error whenever I put it under load, regardless of the game. I've checked my PSU and noticed that the 3.3v rail is reporting low voltage (between 2.8 and 2.96), and the 12v rail is down to 11.66. Is this a sign my power supply is failing?
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It sounds like your PSU might be the culprit if your PC just loses power completely. That low reading on the 3.3v rail is concerning—it's way below what it should be. Make sure all your cables are securely connected, and if you're using any extensions, try removing them to see if that helps.
Interesting, mine does something similar. It only crashes while gaming but works fine otherwise. Guess it’s stressing the PSU more.