I recently bought a second-hand PC for 600 euros, and while it's generally good enough for most games, I've been experiencing frustrating shutdowns. For example, when I try to play 'Ready or Not' and hit the multiplayer option, the screen often goes black, and the system powers down. Conversely, games like 'BeamNG.drive' run smoothly without any issues. I also purchased 'CarX Street,' but it frequently shuts down when I restart or load a race—approximately 60% of the time! I'm not very tech-savvy, so I would appreciate any insights or solutions. I did check Task Manager, and everything seemed normal, so I'm wondering if it might just be a power supply issue that isn't plugged in correctly.
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First off, do that DDU driver reinstall and update. If the issue persists, consider checking your CPU temperatures and possibly repasting it or investing in a better cooler. And yes, a higher wattage PSU might also be necessary.
I had a similar issue with my i9 set-up, where the screen would go black but not completely shut down. It could be related to specific Intel CPUs, so ask the seller if they knew about any issues.
We really need the specs of your PC for better advice. It could be an overheating issue, bad GPU, faulty PSU, or even driver problems. Some CPUs have known issues too.
It sounds like your power supply unit (PSU) might be underpowered for your setup or having some issues. Shutting down during gameplay typically points to a PSU problem, so that's worth looking into.
It might be overheating. Some systems will shut down as a safety measure if they get too hot. Have you monitored the temperature of your components?
There could be several causes, but I suggest uninstalling your graphics drivers using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) and reinstalling them. Plenty of guides are available online to help with that.
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