I recently got an RX 580 2048sp from a friend, who had issues with it shutting down while gaming. I mostly played with integrated graphics before, so I was really looking forward to using a dedicated GPU, but I've encountered problems right away. Here are the details:
1. **Elden Ring**: Shuts down after about 20 minutes of playing.
2. **Persona 5 Royal**: My friend warned me this one crashes too, and I couldn't even get past the intro.
3. **Hollow Knight**: This shut down right after I tried to retrieve my shadow from the colosseum after dying.
I also tested a few other games:
- **Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition**: Wasn't sure if it'd crash since I didn't play long enough.
- **A Hat in Time**: Played for only 5 minutes, and it seemed fine.
- **Fortnite**: Played medium settings with no issues.
Interestingly, the Resident Evil games run fine, and I played RE7 on max settings without a problem.
I'm worried about trying out **The Binding of Isaac** since I don't want the GPU to crash during an important moment. Is there any way to fix or extend the playtime before these shutdowns occur? I'm saving for my own GPU, but I still want to enjoy gaming while I have this one.
**Edit**: I might have found a fix by switching Windows to energy saving mode! It's the last thing I expected to work, but it seems to have helped.
3 Answers
First thing to check is if your power supply unit (PSU) is adequate. You mentioned both of you use 550W PSUs, which should generally be fine, but it’s good to ensure it’s not faulty or struggling under load. Also, have you checked the GPU temperature? It could be overheating. If that’s the issue, downvolting may help to stabilize it.
You should definitely monitor your GPU temps during games. Overheating can cause shutdowns. You mentioned your friend changed the thermal paste—did it help? It seems like you’ve tried underclocking, but make sure it’s not too aggressive. Maybe try some slight adjustments instead.
Disabling integrated graphics was a smart move! It helps reduce unnecessary load. Since you've been playing around with energy-saving settings, if that worked, maybe you can try other power-setting tweaks too. Just keep monitoring those temps; if they get too high, you might need more drastic cooling solutions.
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