PC shuts off when entering a game?

So recently I was gifted a PC, and am working on fixing it up. I am planning on cleaning the insides due to it being quite dusty, but am wondering-how else can I evaluate the problem? Programs to check GPU etc? It only seems to happen when intense computing is needed.

shutting off is unlikely caused by a gpu. it's a motherboard safety kicking in when something is running outside of tolerable specifications. often something like an overheating cpu or a failing psu. start by checking cpu temperature (program like core temp or a cpuid tool). although if it happens right away then my first suspicion would be the psu failing to provide enough juice. can you switch it on again right after it happens?

I will monitor temps, but earlier I played probably 30 minutes of CS source no problem, later that day minutes. But I can reboot immediately.xfactor19990

I will monitor temps, but earlier I played probably 30 minutes of CS source no problem, later that day minutes. But I can reboot immediately.xfactor19990

ah dang, it is probably my CPU- Ordering some new thermal paste, and ya when I go play a game, processor hits 80 degrees!xfactor19990

[QUOTE="xfactor19990"]ah dang, it is probably my CPU- Ordering some new thermal paste, and ya when I go play a game, processor hits 80 degrees!superclocked

[QUOTE="superclocked"][QUOTE="xfactor19990"]ah dang, it is probably my CPU- Ordering some new thermal paste, and ya when I go play a game, processor hits 80 degrees!xfactor19990

[QUOTE="xfactor19990"][QUOTE="xfactor19990"] yep same stuff going on, fans are at 100%superclocked

air bubbles = bad.darksusperia

[QUOTE="darksusperia"]air bubbles = bad.superclocked

[QUOTE="superclocked"][QUOTE="darksusperia"]air bubbles = bad.darksusperia

Remember that video only applies to a heatsink with a perfectly flat base, the 212+ base has slight gaps between the heatpipes and the plate so pea method often doesn't spread well.

Remember that video only applies to a heatsink with a perfectly flat base, the 212+ base has slight gaps between the heatpipes and the plate so pea method often doesn't spread well.

kraken2109

I have a similar issue, but my games kick me to the desktop?

Any ideas?

I have a similar issue, but my games kick me to the desktop?

Any ideas?

godonholiday

[QUOTE="godonholiday"]

I have a similar issue, but my games kick me to the desktop?

Any ideas?

superclocked

OK, so it quits to the desktop.. the game is still there, but is now in a small window.. double clicking just makes it full screen.. but still windowed.

It does this at the start of the game.. F1 2012

In GPU-Z at idle

GPU1 - 71

GPU2 - 50

Fan:47%

Mem Clock is 801.5

it doesnt get much higher before the game goes to desktop and windowd mode.

but in game

In GPU-Z - F1

GPU1 - 81

GPU2 - 78

CPU looks fine, starts around 30 and doesnt get higher than high 50s