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Question PC fails exclusively in games, not during stress tests or when overclocked.

Question PC fails exclusively in games, not during stress tests or when overclocked.

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Tiggy123
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02-11-2016, 04:55 PM
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Hello, whenever I launch a game it runs smoothly for around two minutes before suddenly crashing and displaying a blank colored screen. To shut down the PC I need to press the power button for ten seconds. I've checked this on various games and it only crashes in those that are extremely simple, like running on a toaster. Since this issue began, I've started using MSI Afterburner to boost fan speeds. This helped me play most games with only minor problems, such as slightly reduced frame rates. The system will crash during gameplay if the fan speed exceeds 50%. I also observed a rise in GPU temperatures from 40°C to 75-80°C after launching a game, so I reapplied thermal paste but it didn't fix the problem. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Tiggy123
02-11-2016, 04:55 PM #1

Hello, whenever I launch a game it runs smoothly for around two minutes before suddenly crashing and displaying a blank colored screen. To shut down the PC I need to press the power button for ten seconds. I've checked this on various games and it only crashes in those that are extremely simple, like running on a toaster. Since this issue began, I've started using MSI Afterburner to boost fan speeds. This helped me play most games with only minor problems, such as slightly reduced frame rates. The system will crash during gameplay if the fan speed exceeds 50%. I also observed a rise in GPU temperatures from 40°C to 75-80°C after launching a game, so I reapplied thermal paste but it didn't fix the problem. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Streiyn
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02-11-2016, 09:21 PM
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Welcome to the forums, newcomer! I believe the CV unit isn't ideal for builds. You might want to verify your current BIOS version. How are you cooling the K suffix processor? Which operating system are you using? It would also help to look at the motherboard surface for any swollen capacitors or burn marks on the SMDs.

I'm curious about the games you're playing and where you obtained them. What kind of overclocking are you doing? I reached out because you posted in the overclocking section.
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Streiyn
02-11-2016, 09:21 PM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer! I believe the CV unit isn't ideal for builds. You might want to verify your current BIOS version. How are you cooling the K suffix processor? Which operating system are you using? It would also help to look at the motherboard surface for any swollen capacitors or burn marks on the SMDs.

I'm curious about the games you're playing and where you obtained them. What kind of overclocking are you doing? I reached out because you posted in the overclocking section.

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BulaNNNN
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02-23-2016, 07:17 PM
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I am using Windows 10 64-bit with a cooler master hyper T4. The crashes started with Escape from Tarkov, followed by other titles like Devil May Cry 5, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, The Witcher Wild Hunt, and Killing Floor 2. I have been able to play these games without issues until now. My PC has been in use for about five years, with the only recent change being a PSU replacement six months ago because of a dead power supply. There are no signs of swelling, burns, or damage on the motherboard or components. I am running the latest BIOS from gigabtye, and the overclock settings in the BIOS are set to default.
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BulaNNNN
02-23-2016, 07:17 PM #3

I am using Windows 10 64-bit with a cooler master hyper T4. The crashes started with Escape from Tarkov, followed by other titles like Devil May Cry 5, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, The Witcher Wild Hunt, and Killing Floor 2. I have been able to play these games without issues until now. My PC has been in use for about five years, with the only recent change being a PSU replacement six months ago because of a dead power supply. There are no signs of swelling, burns, or damage on the motherboard or components. I am running the latest BIOS from gigabtye, and the overclock settings in the BIOS are set to default.

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Tellerfresse
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02-26-2016, 08:57 AM
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When using the same cable for both the GPU and the power supply, it's best to switch to different cables from the PSU.
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Tellerfresse
02-26-2016, 08:57 AM #4

When using the same cable for both the GPU and the power supply, it's best to switch to different cables from the PSU.

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02-27-2016, 05:26 PM
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I think your FPS might be affected by the game itself, but if it's just the software, other parts like the graphics could also play a role.
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Piepnow_
02-27-2016, 05:26 PM #5

I think your FPS might be affected by the game itself, but if it's just the software, other parts like the graphics could also play a role.

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02-27-2016, 06:51 PM
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It's just a game issue, I've run stress tests with various programs and never experienced any crashes. My FPS remains consistently high, often exceeding 60 frames per second.
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lofogamer
02-27-2016, 06:51 PM #6

It's just a game issue, I've run stress tests with various programs and never experienced any crashes. My FPS remains consistently high, often exceeding 60 frames per second.

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