hey, its plobs
i built a computer recently, and have just started to use it.
i hadn't had problems until yesterday (sadly the same time as my cevo match)
where i could open tf2, join a game and then 15-20seconds into it, my whole computer would crash.
this also happened with just cause 2 multiplayer mod just saying.
i can post all my specs, and i'm on windows 8.1
i was wondering if any of you had similar problems, i thought it may be a power-saving setting but theres nothing wrong there.
my computer isn't overheating so i know thats not the problem
edit : its also very random, sometimes i can play a few rounds of mge and such before it crashing, where as others i will crash almost instantly after joining a game.
ty
hey, its plobs
i built a computer recently, and have just started to use it.
i hadn't had problems until yesterday (sadly the same time as my cevo match)
where i could open tf2, join a game and then 15-20seconds into it, my whole computer would crash.
this also happened with just cause 2 multiplayer mod just saying.
i can post all my specs, and i'm on windows 8.1
i was wondering if any of you had similar problems, i thought it may be a power-saving setting but theres nothing wrong there.
my computer isn't overheating so i know thats not the problem
edit : its also very random, sometimes i can play a few rounds of mge and such before it crashing, where as others i will crash almost instantly after joining a game.
ty
If it's not heat, I guess the easiest things to start out with would be checking that all of your cables are firmly placed something might be jiggling out of place.
Are you blue screening, crashing to desktop, or restarting to the BIOS message? Or does it just shut off altogether?
Did you screw in the mobo too tightly (it should have at least a *little* bit of play)?
Try plugging the computer into a different wall jack.
Is your PSU sufficient for your graphics card et al?
Have you done a chkdsk to see if the HDD is fubar?
Or perhaps windows' memory check utility to see if it's not a bad ramstick? It could also be the type of ramstick you've got isn't playing nicely with your CPU or your Mobo - check the mobo manual to make sure your ram stick is an accepted brand.
If it's not heat, I guess the easiest things to start out with would be checking that all of your cables are firmly placed something might be jiggling out of place.
Are you blue screening, crashing to desktop, or restarting to the BIOS message? Or does it just shut off altogether?
Did you screw in the mobo too tightly (it should have at least a *little* bit of play)?
Try plugging the computer into a different wall jack.
Is your PSU sufficient for your graphics card et al?
Have you done a chkdsk to see if the HDD is fubar?
Or perhaps windows' memory check utility to see if it's not a bad ramstick? It could also be the type of ramstick you've got isn't playing nicely with your CPU or your Mobo - check the mobo manual to make sure your ram stick is an accepted brand.
MarxistIf it's not heat, I guess the easiest things to start out with would be checking that all of your cables are firmly placed something might be jiggling out of place.
Are you blue screening, crashing to desktop, or restarting to the BIOS message? Or does it just shut off altogether?
Did you screw in the mobo too tightly (it should have at least a *little* bit of play)?
Try plugging the computer into a different wall jack.
Is your PSU sufficient for your graphics card et al?
Have you done a chkdsk to see if the HDD is fubar?
Or perhaps windows' memory check utility to see if it's not a bad ramstick? It could also be the type of ramstick you've got isn't playing nicely with your CPU or your Mobo - check the mobo manual to make sure your ram stick is an accepted brand.
everything shuts off all together.
my mobo is fine
i will try plugging it into a diff wall jack
im p sure my psu is fine for my graphics card
i will check on my ramstick
thanks 4 the advice
[quote=Marxist]If it's not heat, I guess the easiest things to start out with would be checking that all of your cables are firmly placed something might be jiggling out of place.
Are you blue screening, crashing to desktop, or restarting to the BIOS message? Or does it just shut off altogether?
Did you screw in the mobo too tightly (it should have at least a *little* bit of play)?
Try plugging the computer into a different wall jack.
Is your PSU sufficient for your graphics card et al?
Have you done a chkdsk to see if the HDD is fubar?
Or perhaps windows' memory check utility to see if it's not a bad ramstick? It could also be the type of ramstick you've got isn't playing nicely with your CPU or your Mobo - check the mobo manual to make sure your ram stick is an accepted brand.[/quote]
everything shuts off all together.
my mobo is fine
i will try plugging it into a diff wall jack
im p sure my psu is fine for my graphics card
i will check on my ramstick
thanks 4 the advice
edit : it only crashes when running games, my best guess is it has something to do with my power supply
edit : it only crashes when running games, my best guess is it has something to do with my power supply
LightningSpikeTry unplugging the front power button stuff from the motherboard. I was having a similar issue that eventually escalated to my computer not starting at all and it turned out that it was because the case's power button was malfunctioning.
my power button did seem a little messed up, will check into this
[quote=LightningSpike]Try unplugging the front power button stuff from the motherboard. I was having a similar issue that eventually escalated to my computer not starting at all and it turned out that it was because the case's power button was malfunctioning.[/quote]
my power button did seem a little messed up, will check into this
I had almost the exact issue with my recently self built PC.
Turns out, the clip on the ATX connector was loose. I manage my cables sort of tight around the back and my PSU specifically has a short 24pin cable, so it was even tighter than usual. Because it was so tight, the cable itself pulled off the mobo just so slightly, enough to power off the PC without it actually disconnecting from the mobo.
Usually complete shutdown are a PSU issue. What PSU do you own? Is it 80+ certified? What is the wattage? What GPU do you own? What are your temps?
I had almost the exact issue with my recently self built PC.
Turns out, the clip on the ATX connector was loose. I manage my cables sort of tight around the back and my PSU specifically has a short 24pin cable, so it was even tighter than usual. Because it was so tight, the cable itself pulled off the mobo just so slightly, enough to power off the PC without it actually disconnecting from the mobo.
Usually complete shutdown are a PSU issue. What PSU do you own? Is it 80+ certified? What is the wattage? What GPU do you own? What are your temps?
Does your gpu sag at all? I think I remember hearing that it can cause crashes by doing so. You might want to try getting a stand to support your motherboard. This guy had a pretty cool idea to save money: http://m.imgur.com/a/VQNyF. Anyway, let me know if this is the problem, it also might be a problem with the pins on the atx connector.
Does your gpu sag at all? I think I remember hearing that it can cause crashes by doing so. You might want to try getting a stand to support your motherboard. This guy had a pretty cool idea to save money: http://m.imgur.com/a/VQNyF. Anyway, let me know if this is the problem, it also might be a problem with the pins on the atx connector.
This sounds exactly like the problem I was having a while ago (while playing a game, computer would completely shut off. No blue screen, it just completely loses power). While your PSU might meet the requirements for your graphics card, it doesn't necessarily mean it's a good PSU.
After I replaced my PSU, the problem stopped entirely.
Also, could you post your specs?
This sounds exactly like the problem I was having a while ago (while playing a game, computer would completely shut off. No blue screen, it just completely loses power). While your PSU might meet the requirements for your graphics card, it doesn't necessarily mean it's a good PSU.
After I replaced my PSU, the problem stopped entirely.
Also, could you post your specs?
reseat plugs & components on motherboard, see if problems persists.
backup files and reinstall your OS as well.
reseat plugs & components on motherboard, see if problems persists.
backup files and reinstall your OS as well.
when taken out my graphics card
the problem stops
im p sure i determined the problem is related to the psu, i will edit this for specs soon
when taken out my graphics card
the problem stops
im p sure i determined the problem is related to the psu, i will edit this for specs soon
plobswhen taken out my graphics card
the problem stops
im p sure i determined the problem is related to the psu, i will edit this for specs soon
Could also be that your GPU is overheating. This is a common cause of low performance & crashes under load while gaming.
[quote=plobs]when taken out my graphics card
the problem stops
im p sure i determined the problem is related to the psu, i will edit this for specs soon[/quote]
Could also be that your GPU is overheating. This is a common cause of low performance & crashes under load while gaming.