PC shutting down upon launching a game?
PC shutting down upon launching a game?
My Specifications:
Case:
LIAN LI 011D MINI-X -- ATX Mini Tower
GPU:
Aorus Master RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6
PSU:
Fractal Design Ion SFX 650G 80 PLUS Gold Certified 650W Full Modular SFX-L
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-Core 3.7 GHz
RAM:
G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR4 SDRAM
Storage:
XPG GAMMIX Gaming S70: 1TB Internal PCIe M.2
Storage #2
: Kingston 1TB A200 M.2 2280
Motherboard:
GIGBYTE B550M Aorus Pro
Fans:
Be quiet Pure Wings 2 PWN 140
Be quiet Pure Wings 2 120 PWM
Cooler:
EVGA Liquid Cooler (3 fans) – model not specified
I have owned this system for more than a year. Initially, I experienced shutdowns during game startup or mid-game. After some time it stopped being a problem. Recently, after installing Need For Speed Heat, the PC would shut down upon launch and fail to restart. All temperatures appear normal, staying below 61°C. In less demanding titles such as Counter Strike everything functions correctly. However, trying NFS Heat caused another shutdown. The temperature readings seem acceptable, though it’s unclear if they actually rise. GPU drivers are up to date. Connections look secure and there are no loose wires. Some users suggest the power supply might be insufficient for the RTX 3070; a 650W unit is recommended. I would appreciate any advice before proceeding further.
What Monitor Are You Utilizing?
Are You Engaging In Gaming With Maximum Graphics Intensity?
It's a minor issue. A basic test would be to limit the GPU usage to 80% and observe if the problem persists.
The 3070 at stock is a 220W GPU, which could cause spikes up to 400W. Including the rest of the system might trigger the PSU to activate its protection.
If this occurs frequently during game launch, enabling V-Sync could be helpful. It's possible your system is attempting to render thousands of FPS in the game menu, leading to excessive power demands for 12V, potentially resulting in overcurrent or voltage issues in the PSU.