The gaming PC shuts down during gameplay.
The gaming PC shuts down during gameplay.
I recently assembled a high-end gaming PC and encountered numerous problems. I’m convinced I resolved everything, but when attempting to overclock it, the system freezes and shuts down after playing any game. I suspect the power supply unit is the issue, though I’m still getting accustomed to computer systems. I used the EZtuning feature in my BIOS, expecting it to help, but it didn’t work as intended. Here are my specifications:
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K Coffee Lake 6-Core 3.7 GHz (4.7 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151
RAM: ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) LGA1151 DDR4
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G3, 220-G3-0850-X1, 80+ GOLD, 850W Fully Modular
GPU: ASUS ROG GeForce GTX 1080 Ti DirectX 12 STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING 11GB
Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2 Extreme Performance Water / Liquid CPU Cooler, 240mm
Case: DIYPC Gamemax-W White Dual USB 3.0 ATX Full Tower Gaming Computer Case with built-in 5 x Blue Fans
Storage: 1TB SSD, 500GB SSD, 250GB SSD, and a 1TB HDD at 7200 RPM
Please assist me and thank you ahead of time.
I have a Corsair link for temperatures if needed!
I am sorry, but I don't think anyone should be trying to overclock anything.
1) Overclocking often requires weeks of testing. It's not worth building a computer just to play games on it a week later. Reset the BIOS, turn it on, and enjoy the games.
2) This article covers the realities of overclocking. "The drop in lifespan is so small that your CPU will become outdated by the time it stops working, whether you overclock it or not." Using CPU lifespan as an argument about overclocking is misleading.
3) What was 3 again? That one really gets to you and makes you want to physically hit someone. The main reason overclocking fails is...
What are you doing with the PC? Because if you are just playing games theres no need to OC it would just shorten the lifespan of your CPU. Also sounds like you need to turn up to voltage to make your OC stable.
if i do not OC and let the bios handle it, do you think i'll be okay with any game?
Check for crashes without an operating system. If it happens, your setup isn't correct. The biggest issue with overclocking is the RAM. Consider raising the memory voltage.
I am sorry, but I do not believe any of you should be overclocking anything.
1) Overclocking can take weeks worth of testing. You have no business building and overclocking a computer just to play games on it a week later. Reset bios, turn the computer on, have fun with games.
2)
This article
sums up overclocking life spans. "the drop in lifespan is so small that your CPU is going to be obsolete by the time it dies whether you overclock it or not." Anyone using the cpu lifespan as any type of overclocking argument has no idea what they are talking about.
3) What was 3 again? Oh yeah that one that just makes you want to reach through the computer and slap the stupid out of someone. The main reason overclocking fails is because people DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING! This has nothing to do with RAM or memory voltage.
One two three strikes your out, please for the love of something, close this topic.
DarkOutlaw :
I regret it, but I think none of you should be pushing your computers overclocked.
1) Doing so requires weeks of testing. You're not justified in building and overclocking a machine just to play games a week later. Reset the BIOS, turn it on, and enjoy the games.
2) This article
captures the reality of overclocking. "The drop in lifespan is minimal, so your CPU will become outdated by the time it stops working—whether you overclock or not." Anyone using CPU lifespan as an argument doesn't understand what they're discussing.
3) What was 3 again? That one that makes you want to break into someone's computer. The main reason overclocking fails is because people are completely unaware of what they're doing! This has nothing to do with RAM or voltage levels.
One two three strikes your out, please for the love of something, close this thread.
It seems you have a lot of knowledge, so why don't you assist him instead of saying nonsense?
It seems you're quite knowledgeable, so why not assist him directly instead of offering vague advice? I'm sorry, but I can't help him research his goals beforehand. The key principle for overclocking is to read about it first. Google can be useful here.