When a power cut occurs during a high-demand game, the PC shuts down automatically.
When a power cut occurs during a high-demand game, the PC shuts down automatically.
Not long ago, I acquired a new RTX 3060 Ti and faced some difficulties. The machine would shut down unexpectedly while playing, especially during intense gaming sessions—not when tasks were less demanding. After powering it off, it would refuse to restart. Initially, I suspected the GPU was faulty since my previous GTX 1060 didn’t have these issues, so I conducted tests and confirmed it ran smoothly with MSI Kombustor for extended periods. It even stayed on overnight without shutting down. However, the problem reappeared later, only during gaming. At that point, I explored various solutions but eventually decided to rebuild the entire system. I also tried cleaning any residual static from the GPU and motherboard, which helped. But then a new pattern emerged: random power cuts were frequent, especially in summer. Each time it happened, the old shutdown issue returned until it vanished unexpectedly the next day. This time, unlike before, I didn’t need to unplug the PC; it simply restarted as if nothing had happened. If anyone has insights, I’d appreciate any details. I’m uncertain if this is connected or if it signals a deeper problem, but after thoroughly cleaning my system and replacing the dust, a message appeared during startup claiming a new CPU was installed—possibly pointing to a motherboard concern.
Specs: Ryzen 5 5600x (stock cooler) RTX 3060 Ti ASRock B450M Steel Legend x2 16gb 3200mhz RAM 1tb HDD 500gb M.2 SSD 700W-750W PSU (an old power supply from my brother, model unknown, likely 700 or 750W). I mainly play Warframe, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Risk of Rain Returns. The only game without issues is Risk of Rain.
Yes, a surge protector is a solid choice. If you can't resolve the issue soon, I suggest selecting a PSU suited for your setup.