GrievingGold Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I think I know what is causing my problems with my computer but I just want some general input from you guys. My family bought this computer 3 years ago to replace the old one we had and when we got it it worked fine. It could run games perfectly for long hours, I was even able to play planetside 2 for a few hours a day. But that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. The problem I'm having is that I can play ArmA 3 on standard settings for multiple hours at a time without it even showing signs of faltering,but last night I only got 60 minutes of EU2 in before my computer shut itself down. I looked inside the case and there is virtually no dust inside, and the fans are working spectacularly. I think it may be something to do with the power supply but if it did it to me while on EU2 why wouldn't it do it to me while just playing ArmA 3 in general? How could I remedy this situation? Oh, and BTW, for those wondering this is the computer(if you can't open it I'll just post specs. http://www.walmart.com/ip/iBUYPOWER-Gamer-WA563R7-Black-Desktop-PC-with-AMD-Six-Core-FX-6300-Vishera-Processor-8GB-Memory-1TB-Hard-Drive-and-Windows-7-Home-Premium-Monitor-N/35119953#Product+Reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S0zi0p4th Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 You sure its that PC because it cant be 3 years old then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievingGold Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yes I am pretty sure it is the PC we bought because it has the exact same processor and GPU as listed by my computer and I've even opened it up and checked myself. I may have overestimated how long it's been, it feels like it's been three years but nevertheless it's still having troubles in which I don't think I've solved. I'm going to buy some compressed air soon to clean out the power supply as I don't think anyone's ever done that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievingGold Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 No, I haven't actually but since I only play a few hours a day I don't really do so,I should probably do that to see if that's the case. And yes,it's just a black screen. everything goes black and the power shuts down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enxyo Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Do the crashes only happen when playing Arma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievingGold Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 nope, it happens with other games as well such as warframe and planetside 2,although I haven't played those at all lately. also,surprisingly, it shut down after I started playing armored warfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enxyo Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Seems like a temperature issue or PSU issue. So you definitely should check those temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievingGold Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Okay, thank you! Can you recommend anything I could use to measure the temp? If I can figure it out before 4 PM my time I could remedy it! Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enxyo Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 lightweight, gets you basic temps for cpu and gpu https://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/ complex system diagnostic tool, there is some information only accessible if you buy it http://www.aida64.com/downloads lightweight, gives you readouts of most thermal sensors and fan speeds. Does also allow you to set custom fan speeds. http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle-Eye Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 If you have a second screen available (including LCD displays on keyboards like the G15), you can also use MSi Afterburner to check your CPU/GPU/RAM load, temps, fan RPM, ... while you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievingGold Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Eagle-Eye said: If you have a second screen available (including LCD displays on keyboards like the G15), you can also use MSi Afterburner to check your CPU/GPU/RAM load, temps, fan RPM, ... while you play. Sadly don't have the space on my computer desk to support two monitors so I can't really monitor it in game without playing it in windowed mode. I'm alright with that,though, so no real harm done. Thanks to everyone for helping and hopefully I'm able to figure this out before Operation Cross Comms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievingGold Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 After playing today without the side of the casing on and a fan blowing in I think it has to do with inadequate circulation of air and inadequate cooling as I managed to play for a much longer time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fir_nev Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) Use the Real Temp as suggested by @enxyo I have a feeling that Ur PSU shuts itself off after it (or mobo) reaches its maximum temperature. Edited July 11, 2016 by fir_nev Grammar PiranhA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarys Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 temperature issue man... look in front of fans for dust,cpu cooler in between the fins ,same on gpu if you have one. recommending you buy yourself a bottle of air and give it a blow of all coolers . same as proper blow of psu for inside of the case as well also replacing the thermal paste after 3 years is highly recommended so roll you sleeves up and let us know how it looks after you have done it fir_nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievingGold Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 2 hours ago, Yarys said: temperature issue man... look in front of fans for dust,cpu cooler in between the fins ,same on gpu if you have one. recommending you buy yourself a bottle of air and give it a blow of all coolers . same as proper blow of psu for inside of the case as well also replacing the thermal paste after 3 years is highly recommended so roll you sleeves up and let us know how it looks after you have done it If the store I went to carried some compressed air and thermal paste we'd be golden.I'm checking their inventory online and they don't have anything in stock. I'll just have to use amazon to get it. also,trying to find a brand for thermal paste. I will post pictures once everything is done, that might be a while though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarys Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 16 hours ago, GrievingGold said: If the store I went to carried some compressed air and thermal paste we'd be golden.I'm checking their inventory online and they don't have anything in stock. I'll just have to use amazon to get it. also,trying to find a brand for thermal paste. I will post pictures once everything is done, that might be a while though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHIN-ETSU-X23-7783D-2g-Tube-6-0-w-M-K-HIGH-QUALITY-THERMAL-PASTE-WITH-SPREADER-/172173189793?hash=item28165262a1:g:cb4AAOSw7ThUgcV1 this is good paste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olimium Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Sometimes RAM can cause random shut downs, try Memtest86 and see if any problem arise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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