I recently upgraded my graphics card from a GTX 1660 to an RTX 5060, and since then, I've been experiencing some serious issues. Just running Discord makes my CPU usage spike to 70-80%. The situation gets worse when I try to run Chrome and Discord simultaneously; my PC just shuts down. I've already updated my BIOS and NVIDIA drivers, but nothing seems to help. What else could I try to fix this? Here are my PC specs:
- **PSU:** 850W 80+ Bronze
- **GPU:** RTX 5060 8GB
- **CPU:** Intel i5-9400F
- **Motherboard:** MSI B365M PRO-VDH
2 Answers
First off, you must check the PCIe slot settings in your motherboard BIOS. Sometimes they need to be manually set to Gen 4 or the highest version supported by your motherboard, especially since you're using the latest RTX 5060. It could be causing the CPU to work harder than normal. Also, keep an eye on your temperatures while running those applications; overheating might lead to shutdowns too.
Another thing to keep in mind is power supply connections. Make sure your RTX 5060 is getting enough power from the PSU. Although you have an 850W PSU, the connections must be secure. Sometimes just reseating the graphics card can solve strange issues like this. If all else fails, consider monitoring your CPU temperature to see if it's overheating, which might be causing your PC to shut down.
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