Newb who needs help with PC

EddieTheBear · 2015-10-21, 15:33

Hoy. I just installed Prime95 mainly because since I upgraded my graphics card to NVIDIA GTX 970, whenever I play a few specific games, at random my computer shuts down.

And, being the absolute ignorant noob that I am, I need your help.

Sincerely - A poor sod

kladner · 2015-10-21, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieTheBear

Hoy. I just installed Prime95 mainly because since I upgraded my graphics card to NVIDIA GTX 970, whenever I play a few specific games, at random my computer shuts down.

And, being the absolute ignorant noob that I am, I need your help.

Sincerely - A poor sod

Give us some details: CPU, OS, cooling solutions.....

Shutdowns often suggest overheating. Check your CPU temps under load with something like CPUID HWMonitor.

Batalov · 2015-10-21, 16:48

Was this computer built by you or bought from a store?

In any case, the usual places to start would be to monitor temperatures and fans with a utility that you can find and install.
Check http://download.cnet.com/windows/diagnostic-software/ and http://download.cnet.com/s/temperature-monitor/ sections (don't download from random places on the web). Many use for starters, CPU-Z, Core Temp, HWMonitor, Speedfan (in no particular order).

If your temperatures are too high under load, seek to correct the problem. You can try someone knowledgeable to reseat the CPU cooler or upgrade it if it is the one that came with the CPU), or you can carefully learn to DIY.
If your temperatures are normal, then diagnose the memory with e.g. Memtest86 or Everest or similar.

paulunderwood · 2015-10-21, 16:52

What PSU do you have?

EddieTheBear · 2015-10-21, 20:34

Hoy! Here's my specs.

My temperatures seems to be fine, but I will be back with further results when I play those specific games

EddieTheBear · 2015-10-21, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batalov

Was this computer built by you or bought from a store?

Aye, It was. Since then I've switched graphics card, CPU cooler, a fan and some SSDs.
I'm assuming i might need a new motherboard + Processor.

Batalov · 2015-10-21, 22:07

Not necessarily. Start with reseating the cooler with fresh paste; buying a new one might be the best investment of 7-8 bucks ever.

paulunderwood · 2015-10-21, 22:14

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Originally Posted by paulunderwood

What PSU do you have?

If your PSU (power supply unit) is not man enough for high performance gaming, your GPU could be drawing too much power in certain circumstances.

EddieTheBear · 2015-10-21, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulunderwood

If your PSU (power supply unit) is not man enough for high performance gaming, your GPU could be drawing too much power in certain circumstances.

AXD 630 Watt Power supply. :o

paulunderwood · 2015-10-21, 22:29

Here are my suggestions:

run a memory testing program
run prime95 stress testing
try another beefier PSU

sdbardwick · 2015-10-21, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieTheBear

AXD 630 Watt Power supply. :o

I'd try a higher quality PSU first. That off-brand unit might only be good for 200 watts, despite its 630 watt claim. EVGA has some good cheap units out now, like this one.

2015-10-21, 15:33	#1
EddieTheBear Oct 2015 3² Posts	Newb who needs help with PC Hoy. I just installed Prime95 mainly because since I upgraded my graphics card to NVIDIA GTX 970, whenever I play a few specific games, at random my computer shuts down. And, being the absolute ignorant noob that I am, I need your help. Sincerely - A poor sod

2015-10-21, 22:29	#10
paulunderwood Sep 2002 Database er0rr 3534₁₀ Posts	Here are my suggestions: run a memory testing program run prime95 stress testing try another beefier PSU

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2015-10-21, 16:48	#3
Batalov "Serge" Mar 2008 Phi(4,2^7658614+1)/2 2430₁₆ Posts	Was this computer built by you or bought from a store? In any case, the usual places to start would be to monitor temperatures and fans with a utility that you can find and install. Check http://download.cnet.com/windows/diagnostic-software/ and http://download.cnet.com/s/temperature-monitor/ sections (don't download from random places on the web). Many use for starters, CPU-Z, Core Temp, HWMonitor, Speedfan (in no particular order). If your temperatures are too high under load, seek to correct the problem. You can try someone knowledgeable to reseat the CPU cooler or upgrade it if it is the one that came with the CPU), or you can carefully learn to DIY. If your temperatures are normal, then diagnose the memory with e.g. Memtest86 or Everest or similar.

2015-10-21, 16:52	#4
paulunderwood Sep 2002 Database er0rr 2×3×19×31 Posts	What PSU do you have?

2015-10-21, 22:07	#7
Batalov "Serge" Mar 2008 Phi(4,2^7658614+1)/2 2⁴·3·193 Posts	Not necessarily. Start with reseating the cooler with fresh paste; buying a new one might be the best investment of 7-8 bucks ever.