My computer shuts down unexpectedly when I'm playing games, like Dota. It happens anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes after launching the game. I'm wondering what could be causing this issue. Here are my PC specs: Intel Core i3-8100 CPU at 3.60GHz, ECS H310CH5-M2 mainboard, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 500GB SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GPU. Any thoughts?
4 Answers
What power supply unit (PSU) do you have? Insufficient power supply can cause shut-downs under load. Also, consider using monitoring software to keep an eye on your CPU temperature and check if it’s spiking.
You might want to run some diagnostic tools like MemTest to check for memory issues. It can help determine if something is overheating or if there's a hardware problem.
Have you checked the Windows Event Viewer? You might find some error logs there that can give you clues as to why your PC is shutting down. Sometimes it shows critical errors right before the shutdown.
It sounds like your cooling might be inadequate. I had a similar issue where my PC would shut down during heavy gaming sessions due to overheating. Make sure your fans are working properly and maybe consider cleaning any dust out of your case.
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