My PC stops working during gameplay. Any suggestions?
My PC stops working during gameplay. Any suggestions?
The issue appears to be related to performance under load. When using various software such as After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or playing games like Victoria 3, Europa Universalis IV, Cyberpunk 2077, Warhammer 40,000 - Rogue Trader, or emulation, the PC functions normally. However, during gaming sessions it shuts down after about 10 minutes to an hour and then restarts only after several presses of the power button. After that it operates normally without unusual sounds, smells, or lights.
Your power supply is running very hot.
The RTX 3060 requires a minimum of 600W.
Your current PSU provides less than 360W.
It has two 12V rails, each drawing 15A.
https://www.ewent-eminent.com/en/product...pply-600-w
Upgrade your PSU and install a suitable 600W unit.
A 600W power supply should deliver at least 50A on the 12V rail.
I believe the measured response was accurate. The PSU is quite intimidating, so I’d be careful not to use the simplest language when describing it. I haven’t encountered any specific warning signs in nearly 15 years of 21,000 posts. I just hope the PSU hasn’t permanently harmed the GPU or other parts.
I thought that was the issue, but didn't realize how serious it was. I'll consider replacing it. Thanks!
Sorry for the unclear English, this is not my first language and I am currently at work.
What happened was this.
I brought the PC to my most trusted service shop.
All the PC components were okay.
The PSU was bad, with a fan that wasn’t working properly, but it wasn’t the main issue. The overheating was the problem. They tested the PC for a week.
We used a 750w PSU and the PC performed well with both options. But the PC would get higher temperatures, and the case didn’t cool down quickly. The case simply couldn’t let the hot air escape.
I planned to replace it with an open case that had a better air cooler and a fixed fan for the PSU. When I have time and money in a month or two, I’ll get a better PSU for safety.
The best part was when I got home to start it up. It wouldn’t work unless I held the power cable at the correct angle. It turned out my power cable to the PSU was damaged because of the overheating, which caused random shutdowns. I replaced it and now there are no more random shutdowns. The PC stays around 60 to 65 degrees for the GPU and about 60 for the CPU during normal tasks (like playing or rendering). Under stress, it jumps to around 70 degrees.