The processor is overheating and the system shuts down automatically after launching a game.
The processor is overheating and the system shuts down automatically after launching a game.
Your CPU has been overheating significantly, often exceeding 90°C. When you play certain games, your PC restarts frequently. You've already changed the thermal paste and cleaned the cooler, but the issue persists. It could be due to insufficient cooling power from your PSU or a weak CPU that struggles to keep up with the GPU. Your PSU is rated at 450W, which should handle the load, but other factors might be limiting performance.
It might be an issue with the power source, usually when a system restarts unexpectedly it points to a problem with the power supply.
This happens when you're not playing games, but the system still functions normally. However, opening certain titles like Ready or Not causes an automatic restart of your PC. Valorant runs well, but your CPU overheats during play. This issue didn't occur recently, about a week ago.
You're experiencing high CPU temperatures even when the system isn't under load, which could indicate an issue with your cooling setup. The fact that your stock cooler is the only one available might limit your ability to manage heat effectively.
It might happen when you begin a demanding job and the system gets too hot. My thought leans toward a power-related issue, but checking the cooler’s performance is straightforward. Keep an eye on the temperature of each core while switching tasks to spot any spikes. You can also remove the cooler, verify proper contact, and reapply thermal paste with even pressure. If this doesn’t resolve the issue, it could be an electrical problem.
It seems outdated designs typically lack large fans like 120mm or 140mm, suggesting an older prebuilt unit with just a small exhaust component.
Stock is sitting idle at 55 or 60 degrees. You’ll need either a fresh paste job with cleaning (possibly messy) or a new heatsink. The old i3 can handle cooling easily, but the current arrangement isn’t performing well. Could you share photos of the interior and the cooler?
Certainly, your system's cooling is in good shape. Additionally, the CPU comes from the Mesozoic era, which means it might simply be experiencing wear and could fail soon.