Potential power failures linked to heat issues
Potential power failures linked to heat issues
I recently experienced my PC powering off while playing a tough game twice. I think it was an emergency cooling event: the screen stayed on, the power button light flashed, and the fans ran but it still shut down. After the first incident, I began recording temperatures with OpenHardwareMonitor. Now, during the second shutdown, the readings were normal—CPU at 74°C, GPU at 60°C. It’s unusual since the room was closed and my apartment’s heating system is overly warm in winter, usually keeping windows open. I believe the overheating trigger is setting the PC to shut down too quickly, even though it isn’t severely damaged. The issue lies in my BIOS settings and I’m having trouble finding the correct temperature thresholds online. My hardware specs are: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, GIGABYTE B550M AORUS PRO-P Ryzen 5 5600X, G.Skill RIPJAWS V 16x2GB at 3600 MHz, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GAMING OC 8GB, powered by a 600W PSU. The storage includes a WD Blue 250GB SSD, WDS250G2B0A, Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD, Samsung 870 EVO 1TB, and Samsung 970 EVO 2TB drive. I’m using a CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD UPS.
It depends on the situation—running it off the wall versus using a UPS can affect performance and cooling. You haven't specified the CPU cooler, which is important for optimal heat management.
Temperatures haven't climbed past 80°C, which means overheating isn't a major concern. Review the Event Viewer for any issues during shutdown, excluding the standard Event 41 reports that indicate improper shutdown.