Turn off PC once a day following game launch.
Turn off PC once a day following game launch.
Hi everyone, I created a setup for a friend and he’s facing a problem where his PC shuts off after starting a game. I suspect it’s related to the power supply, even though he uses a decent 1200W Corsair Shift PSU—it’s not like a cheap one. What do you think? The issue seems to happen after about 40 to 60 minutes of gameplay; the PC turns off and back on, but not for the rest of the day. I asked him to disconnect everything except the keyboard, mouse, and main monitor, and also turned off XMP settings. Some friends think it’s overheating, but the GPU stays below 70°C and the CPU isn’t hot. I also noticed the PC performs a full shutdown and then powers back up, which is normal according to the manual.
It doesn't just shut down; it either powers off completely or restarts automatically. If it shuts off, the issue is likely with the power supply unit, though overheating could also be a factor. A reboot suggests problems like memory or CPU instability.
He has helped me with more details. The system restarts, yet the capacitors in the power supply still click, which makes me think there might be an issue with the PSU, as I’ve never seen capacitors click after a reboot except when it’s turned off.
I planned to list the troubleshooting steps, but if something happens in the PSU, better stop using it and file an RMA as before. Corsair offers excellent support, so you won’t face any issues.
My PSU makes a click when I power it off, but I've never experienced this during a restart. This is the unusual aspect you mentioned. https://help.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articl...n-on-my-PC
I searched for details and found that a PSU often uses a relay, which can cause issues during reboots. Overheating or unstable current might trigger protections. Possible steps include: switching to another PSU, testing with a different GPU, using another motherboard with the same components, or changing the CPU. One of these tests should reveal the problem and give you a solution.
the only checks I can do myself (which is frustrating since I don’t have another Intel board) are comparing the PSU and GPU. It’s one of those times I recommended AMD because any problems I face are easier to test, but he insisted on Intel since someone once said “Intels are the best because they cost more.”
This setup seems reliable. Focus on the CPU, motherboard, and power supply first. Examine the Windows Event Viewer for entries like "Kernel-Power," "Kernel-EventTracing," or "WHEA-Logger." Use PowerShell to filter and save relevant logs. Monitor temperatures with HWinfo to ensure the PSU isn’t drawing excessive power, as overdraw can trigger protection mechanisms and cause a restart.
Throughout my experience with PCs, I've never encountered such a faulty motherboard or CPU. My confidence points more toward the power supply unit or graphics card. The first thing that came to mind was that the system just powers off unexpectedly, especially during demanding games like Roblox or Minecraft. On co-op defense or more visually intense titles, it works fine, which makes me think the PSU is the culprit. It seems the GPU from an older setup didn’t have this problem. Could you remind me to avoid building PCs again? Thanks.