I've been having a frustrating issue with my PC shutting itself off while playing demanding games like Elden Ring and Monster Hunter: Wilds. This problem has been persisting for about 8 months, but it seems to be getting worse lately. I've already checked the temperatures, reinstalled drivers, ensured all cables are properly connected, and even repaired my Windows installation. The event viewer shows error code 41, which makes me suspect that my power supply unit (PSU) might be failing. Are there any other troubleshooting steps I can try, or could there be other underlying issues?
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Have you upgraded your GPU recently? The symptoms you're facing could be because your graphics card isn't drawing enough power when under heavy load. It's a good idea to check the wattage of your PSU and compare it to the total wattage of your system's components. That can help you determine if you need a stronger PSU or if the current one is just fine.
I haven't updated my GPU recently. I'm running a 3060 ti with a Ryzen 5800x and 32 GB of RAM. I'll double-check the PSU ratings tomorrow!