I'm experiencing a frustrating issue where my PC shuts down during demanding games, even though the temperatures don't seem too high. I'm looking for help to figure out what's going on and how to fix it. Are there specific components I should check or tests I should run to diagnose the problem?
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Try downloading OCCT and running tests on your RAM, GPU, and CPU. This can help identify any hardware issues. Let us know what you find!
Make sure to check the event viewer for critical errors around the time your PC shuts down. It sounds like a PSU problem, especially if you’re experiencing sudden power loss without any warning signs like blue screens. I've had a similar issue due to a failing motherboard, so it's good to check everything.
When your PC shuts down, does everything turn off at once, or do you see any freezing or blue screens? Also, what's your RAM like?
Everything just shuts off, no blue screen or anything like that.
How old is your PSU? Ideally, each PCIe should have its own cable instead of using a daisy chain. It sounds like you might be running into PSU issues here.
My PSU is just 3 months old, but I’m only using a single cable for the CPU instead of two. I think I might need to get dedicated cables.
Definitely consider getting those cables directly from the brand. It might solve your issues!
Have you checked if your power supply unit (PSU) has enough wattage for your system? Could you share your specs? If your GPU requires multiple cables and you're using a daisy chain, that might be the issue.
Your PSU is a Raijintek CRATOS 850, right? I haven't heard great things about that brand, so it might be worth checking into a higher-quality unit.
My setup includes a Ryzen 7800X3D and a Radeon 9070XT. I'm using an 850W PSU, but the GPU has 3 cable slots, and I'm connecting it with one cable and a daisy chain. Could that be causing the shutdown?
I’ll give that a shot. Thanks for the suggestion!