Random system restarts occurring on the PC.
Random system restarts occurring on the PC.
Not long ago I purchased an older gaming computer. Its components were quite old, though it could handle newer titles. It would shut down unexpectedly during gameplay and often felt sluggish. I suspected overheating was the cause, so I reapplied thermal paste and made sure the case was clean, dust-free, and all fans were operating properly. Later, I upgraded several parts: 4x8GB RAM, a Ryzen 5600X processor, and an MSI B550 M.2 motherboard. All connections were secure and there were no further overheating issues. I also switched to Windows 11 (activated). The random shutdowns still occur, but only when launching games for about ten minutes—idling or watching movies doesn’t trigger them. I regularly check for driver updates, especially for the graphics card, but nothing seems to resolve the problem. I’m exhausted from trying everything without success.
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