I've been dealing with my computer just turning off mid-game for about a year now. Recently, I noticed it happens consistently when playing a specific game, 7 Days to Die. I'm running an RTX 3070 GPU, which is updated, and my Windows 10 is also up to date. During gameplay, the GPU usage hits around 90%, and while the temperature is about 80°C, I think that's fine. My RAM usage is a bit high, around 13GB on idle and up to 16GB while gaming, but with 32GB total, that shouldn't be an issue.
I built this PC a few years back, and it has served me well until now. I play various resource-intensive games, including PCVR and flight sims, but it seems only certain games trigger this sudden crash. This has happened occasionally even in other titles like The Finals. I'm seeking any advice on what might be causing this issue. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
If your PC is completely losing power, it really points to the PSU being the culprit. It could be that it’s not handling the load properly, especially when you’re gaming hard.
Hey, have you checked what power supply unit (PSU) you're using? That could definitely be a factor in your issues. If it’s not supplying enough power, that can cause random shutdowns, especially under load.
Oh right! I use the RM850x by Corsair. I had a feeling it might be the PSU, but wanted to get a second opinion before jumping to conclusions.
Honestly, it's probably the PSU that needs replacement. They're not infinite, and once they start acting up, it can lead to all kinds of problems like you're experiencing.
Not exactly a complete shutoff; it’s more like it slowly dies—first the monitors lose video, then the sound goes, and then it turns off completely.