Identify if GPU or power supply unit causes frequent game crashes.
Identify if GPU or power supply unit causes frequent game crashes.
Hello everyone, my computer frequently crashes when gaming under heavy load. It either shows a blue screen and restarts or crashes the game to the desktop. This happens with any title. When I lower the GPU’s maximum power to 70% in MSI Afterburner, the issues stop or become much less frequent. Based on that, I’m wondering which component is more likely responsible: the power supply unit or the graphics card. Unfortunately, I don’t have another PSU or GPU to test right now, so I’ll need to order one of them. My current setup includes a Ryzen 2700X, an ASRock B450 iTX PSU, an EVGA GeForce 980 Ti, 32 GB DDR4 RAM at 3200 MHz. Thanks!
I’d ensure everything is in top shape by cleaning it all up and giving the CPU and GPU a good refresh if it hasn’t been done in years. I checked the Evga site and they suggest a 600W or higher for that card. If possible, try installing it in a friends build as long as they allow it.
The BSOD or crashes suggest the power supply unit isn't the issue; if it were, the system would just shut down. Your GPU temperatures are probably around normal levels now, possibly dropping as it ages. A clean installation might ease any lingering problems. As Trevor87 noted, a good reset can be beneficial.
PSU issues cause the computer to shut down or restart abruptly. This suggests a defective GPU. Common troubleshooting includes measuring temperatures, employing DDU, and reinstalling drivers, such as repasting.
It seems like the device is likely around 8 or 9 years old, which could explain why it's not working well. The temperatures are normal, staying below 75°C. You might want to consider replacing the GPU.