Computer shutting down during gameplay | No blue screen or issues
Computer shutting down during gameplay | No blue screen or issues
Hello everyone,
I've been experiencing an unusual issue with my machine over the past week or so, and I was hoping for some guidance in identifying the problem. During a gaming session, my computer would unexpectedly restart without any warning signs such as a bluescreen or error messages—it just rebooted and resumed operation as if nothing occurred. When reviewing system errors, it was simply reported as a Kernel 41 issue due to improper shutdown, but no further details were provided. I suspected a driver or update problem, so I checked for updates and still encountered the same behavior.
Initially, I thought the overheating of my CPU might be the cause after several hours of gaming. To investigate, I installed CoreTemp and monitored the CPU temperature periodically, noting that the highest reading reached around 72°C, which seemed acceptable for high graphics settings. Then, I considered the possibility of a GPU issue and downloaded FurMark to perform stress tests. The GPU temperatures stayed below 69°C and did not lead to system shutdowns.
Given these findings, my next thought was whether the power supply unit (PSU) could be the culprit. Since this is my first PC build, I’m concerned about replacing it without having spare parts on hand. Any advice you might have before purchasing a new PSU would be greatly appreciated!
Does this occur in other games as well, or is it unique to this one? Also, does it happen when you fully load both your CPU and GPU at the same time (Furmark + prime95)? Symptoms you mentioned typically arise from an insufficient PSU, particularly a kernel 41 error. Your PSU may appear to be of good quality in theory, but could still be faulty or a deteriorated unit, so it shouldn't be dismissed. Check this first.
Up to now, only this specific game has been affected. I executed tests with both going and no crashes occurred. I also tested TTS for around five hours since that game is quite demanding. Even after 5 hours on a detailed game server, CPU and GPU stayed below 67°C. Could it be a corrupted game causing the restarts? I uninstalled and reinstalled it, planning to test again next time I have the opportunity.
Did you make any changes? I've been experiencing the same issues for the past two weeks, and I'm unsure what to do. There are many threads here, and other websites suggest replacing my PSU with a new one. However, in some cases, upgrading or switching to a better PSU doesn't always solve the problem.