PC reboots while playing games after a lot of hours
PC reboots while playing games after a lot of hours
Psu is fan-up, or fan-down? Have you tried doing the opposite?
Please don't... the thread doesn't need to go in that direction.
It can turn into a flamewar.
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“I’m encountering frequent BSODs, likely due to issues with my power supply unit (PSU) and aging graphics card (1060 GTX 3GB). I recently diagnosed and replaced both components – a significant investment this month. However, I still need to upgrade my RAM, which will be a priority for next week’s savings.
My computer is an older, refurbished Ibuypower case, over ten years old, with no original components aside from the blue LEDs. It currently has 12 GB of DDR3 RAM and a 1.5 TB HDD. I have performed some basic troubleshooting and component replacement myself. While I’m reasonably tech-savvy, my budget limits me to finding affordable RAM – ideally under $50 if possible.”
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“This document outlines considerations for power supply units (PSUs). When selecting a PSU, particularly for higher wattages, it is crucial to choose one with sufficient capacity – ideally 1000W in this case. A standard 550-650W unit would be adequate, but opting for a larger PSU like 1000W provides headroom and longevity.
PSUs degrade over time regardless of load; it’s recommended to replace them after approximately five years of use, irrespective of whether they are operating at 20% or 80% capacity. A preventative replacement ensures continued reliability. Investing in a quality 1000W PSU is advised for optimal performance and lifespan.”
I disagree with this statement since the power rating is the maximum the unit is rated to supply, and if constantly used will fail fairly fast. I am not rich enough to cheap out on PSU every year or two.
Moreover, I am not convinced it is the PSU yet. I had a similar problem and it turned out to be VRM.
And that's what I was afraid you might say...
OP's 6600K - 75w
GTX 970: Some of the most power hungry GTX 970 models had a max up to 350w, so I will use this as a worse-case scenario.
20% of headroom for everything else
= 510w, and that's a worse-case scenario.
Here's my own setup:
7820X 4.5ghz, 3.0ghz cache OC pushing 245w
1080Ti - 300w
20% headroom
= 654w
I've been running this 750w Seasonic Prime unit for almost 4 years now, and it's not hiccuped at all.
What would either the OP or myself gain from 1000w?
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The following outlines a strategy for accurately assessing power supply requirements. A sufficient power supply is crucial, considering the combined draw of all connected components – voltage regulated lines (e.g., 5V or 12V) alongside the main unit. Each line has its own amperage rating, which translates to watts using the formula: 1V * 1A = 1W (assuming a power factor of 1.0). It’s important to note that motherboard regulation efficiency is not perfectly efficient.
Modern switching power supplies haven't undergone significant technological advancements in recent years, maintaining a relatively simple design. Larger PSUs often don't require active cooling under low load and may operate silently with variable speed fans. These units typically come with warranties of 7-10 years. Older PSUs (like those used in high-performance mining rigs) can be remarkably reliable.
While the PSU should be investigated if a problem is suspected, it’s currently not considered the primary cause. If the PSU proves to be the issue, selecting a durable unit with a long lifespan is recommended.