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Other Not so Random Shut off/Crash

Discussion in 'Tech Support' started by jodah175, 8 Apr 2012.

  1. jodah175

    jodah175 Wannabe Modder

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    So, built my gf's rig a little less than a year ago. (7/11 to be exact) It's been running great until the last few months. First off the specs:

    AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus, 3ghz Quad Core, 95w
    Biostar A880G+ Mobo
    XFX HD6850 1gb
    Corsair XMS 4gb DDR3 1333 (2x2gb)
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    500gb WD Hdd main, 120gb Maxtor Backup


    The problem is the computer crashes and shuts off while playing anything such as Mafia 2, Left for Dead, etc. So, nothing crazy intense. I'm thinking it may be a psu issue, or an overheating issue. Not entirely sure. :wallbash: No BSOD, nada, just shuts off and won't kick on until the power button is pushed again.

    Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Margo Baggins

    Margo Baggins I'm good at Soldering Super Moderator

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    sounds like psu, have you got another to test with?
     
  3. jodah175

    jodah175 Wannabe Modder

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    Sure if I gut my pc. >_< lol. I'm thinking it may be PSU. Not sure. gonna have to yoink mine I suppose. which will be a major pita because I've got the wiring all tucked away nice nice in my case.
     

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