Question My computer shuts down! Are they useful?
Question My computer shuts down! Are they useful?
My computer is having issues. It shuts off unexpectedly, regardless of the activity on the system. It doesn't matter what task I'm performing.
Some instances when it turned off:
1. After five minutes without any work.
2. During gameplay, sometimes it stops after ten minutes, other times after two hours. This is confusing.
Actions I took to investigate:
1. Ran a Cinnebench test to check if it shut down during that process. It didn't occur.
2. Used AMD Ryzen Master to automatically optimize the processor.
Possible causes I considered:
- GPU drivers might be outdated, especially if updated less than a week ago.
- Temperature readings were checked, but games like Forza Horizon kept temperatures below 60°C.
Computer specifications:
Ryzen 9 5950X
DeepCool AS 500 Plus
MPG x570S Edge Max Wifi
x 2 16gb RAM 3200
3070 TI MSI Ventus X 3
Corsair 850W Gold
As Skynet suggested, if it fails then after a cooling phase it indicates a thermal issue. The 5950x stays quite warm during idle. It produces significant heat, so monitoring with HWmonitor is advised while it runs. Currently, the 5950x is idling at 56°C, with an ambient temperature of 38.3°C. Shutdown occurs at 80°C or 90°C. Check the specifications for more details.