The computer shuts down during gameplay.
The computer shuts down during gameplay.
Hello everyone,
Over the last few days my PC would shut down after just five minutes while playing games. Here are my details: an AMD Radeon RX 590 with a Fatboy AMD Ryzen 7 2700x, stock Wraith Prism cooler, HyperX Fury DDR4 16 GB RAM (MSI B450 Tomahawk Max), 600W Cobra Power supply, mid-tower setup with three fans—two drawing in and one exhausting. All updates are current, including the latest Radeon and Windows versions. The system is virus-free.
After opening it up and cleaning the case, fans, and heatsink, I reapplied thermal paste and got similar results. I suspected the CPU was the culprit, so I checked temperatures—idle reached 50°C. Running a stress test showed my CPU would spike above 100°C in minutes, causing shutdowns. I lowered the voltage to 1.35V and removed part of the case to let airflow in from a fan directly on it. Idle temps dropped to 37-40°C.
When I restarted and played again, it lasted about two hours before shutting down again. The room is extremely hot—over 40°C (100°F), and I don’t have an air conditioner. I’m wondering if this is mainly due to overheating, or if another component is involved.
I’ve ordered a new CPU fan (Cooler Master MA612) and thought about liquid cooling, but my PSU can’t handle the extra power and I don’t have enough budget for both a cooler and a new PSU right now. Could the PSU be the problem? Also, the GPU is getting very hot—sometimes I can fry eggs on it. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks!
If your CPU struggled during a stress test, it likely means you're experiencing repeated thermal shutdowns. High temperatures without proper cooling aren't helping your performance. Consider adding an extra exhaust fan to improve airflow inside the case. Speaking of upgrades, what type of case are you using? Ideally, avoid models with a fully enclosed front panel.
It was the temperature that came to mind first, maybe the PSU. But I'm still focusing on temperatures. I think it's unlikely the GPU is the issue—usually GPU problems lead to blue screens, crashes when transferring files, artifacts, or video drops. You're still seeing 50% idle? What are your gaming temperatures?