FiOth Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I've experienced the aforementioned situation around 5 times until now. My computer does not freeze, it simply shuts down without any warning, heating or otherwise, and I am forced to reboot, having to recalibrate my overclock and everything. I've tried having it off power for a few hours in case something was amiss with static, I'm running on a ups and the power supply is fine. Any software hickups of this nature I should be aware of? Any help will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limekim Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Does this happen during other games aswell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shion963 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Try booting it clean without overclocking? AFAIK there aren't any issues with any hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiOth Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 No, it doesn't happen with any other games or software and no, all hardware seems to be fine, I've run diagnostics on everything. If it was a workload failure it prolly would have happened when I was crash testing it with 3D Mark 11. I can't believe that after trying to find out why I was getting such horrendous fps drops for weeks I found a solution only to have to worry about random PC shut downs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactamid Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Check the temp on you processor and gfx card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiOth Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 I've checked the temp using intel's CPU tester, passed with flying colors. GPU is brand new and has never produced any such problems, passed temp test as well. Nah, nothing of the sort. I've noticed that there are random people online who seem to be having the same problem but no answer was given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemaxt Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) I have EXACTLY the same problem, i do however know whats wrong. My PSU is giving up the ghost. For some reason it only is affected by Warframe. Got a new one ready to go in, just need the time to do it :) I know it sounds odd, but it really is my Power supply that just shuts down. Edited August 27, 2013 by Veemaxt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiOth Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 PSU was the first thing that crossed my mind but thing is, I've read that other people have been having the same problem, swapped their psus and pop! Nothing! Problem still there.Could you please test it and post the results here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemaxt Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Sure, i will be colloecting my PSU tomorrow, will report in by the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiOth Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Just run a diagnostic using FurMark, 1080p 8Xmsaa etc. The test would strain the GPU for 15', didn't get past 7'. Verdict? PSU prolly can't handle too much strain long term. It's dying. After Veemaxt tests his/her own, I might have to reconsider its replacement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemaxt Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 oh, yours dies on a Benchmark too, sounds deffo like the PSU is on its way. Does it get louder just before ditching out ? BTW, Veemaxt = He :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiOth Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 oh, yours dies on a Benchmark too, sounds deffo like the PSU is on its way. Does it get louder just before ditching out ? BTW, Veemaxt = He :) I am not sure if it get louder with all the gunfire dude, but it did die on benchmarking. So I suppose it's swap time. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemaxt Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Update. I am writing this from my tablet. My psu died big time whilst farming Kappa last night. After that it wouldnt turn back on, so new psu getting picked up after work today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vith0s Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Keep in mind that a GPU stress test by itself may not put significant load on the CPU or disks, and hence may not be as stressful on the power supply as a game can be. If you really want to torture the PSU you're going to have to load every component of the system to 100% simultaneously. Then check that the voltages are within the range required by the ATX standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourdee Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) I've experienced the aforementioned situation around 5 times until now. My computer does not freeze, it simply shuts down without any warning, heating or otherwise, and I am forced to reboot, having to recalibrate my overclock and everything. I've tried having it off power for a few hours in case something was amiss with static, I'm running on a ups and the power supply is fine. Any software hickups of this nature I should be aware of? Any help will be appreciated. 1. Your PC is rebooting because of a unrecoverable error. It would provide a BSOD , but, you have it disabled. 2. Stop overclocking your PC, it obviously cant handle it. 3. A program will never cause your PC to reboot, unless it asks your permission. Rule of thumb, if you dont know what your doing, dont do it. Edited August 28, 2013 by Fourdee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strac_CRO Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 You should have posted PC specs. Really amazing to post a threat about technical problems without giving any info on PC specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saenol Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Keep in mind that a GPU stress test by itself may not put significant load on the CPU or disks, and hence may not be as stressful on the power supply as a game can be. If you really want to torture the PSU you're going to have to load every component of the system to 100% simultaneously. Then check that the voltages are within the range required by the ATX standards. This. Few tests will test the whole system. Once you've verified they work independently, you need to start running tests in combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemaxt Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I missed the overclocking bit up there. Im not OC ing and have nothing special going on, just a bust PSU. Seems any strain on it just kicked it out. As I said, it died totally last night, so new one in today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiOth Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Please, keep the flame to a minimun people. Now moving onward to productive comments: The problem first appeared BEFORE any overclocking was done, but I considered it a sole incident and didn't pay much attention. After it happened again I started checking for the cause. Veemaxt please let me know what the results of the swap are mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemaxt Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Sure, as I say, am getting the PSU later this eveeneing then will give it a good raggin on Warframe and post in here. I hope it cures it, it's getting embarrasing now people think im trolling and just dropping out for fun .... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiOth Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 MAJOR UPDATE: All above theories were false, at least in my case. Problem was due to 2 reasons: The CPU cooler had amased a layer of dust that had completely escaped my notice - after moving house 7 times in 10 years this has to be expeced of all devices - AND my GPU was placed too low in the box, deminishing openings for its own cooler. I moved it higher in the case, cleaned the CPU and now I am getting 60fps with AA and everything turned on and even Crysis 3 runs like a charm on high settings! This is on a PC that was put together in 2007, running on DDR2 RAM! Praise Primus! :D PS. I am still very thankful towards all the people who tried to help. Live long and prosper guys! ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemaxt Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I now have a new PSU and everything else runs like a dream. FiOth, maybe we should farm something like Kappa to celebrate ?? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiOth Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Haha, I didn't take you for the "farming" type! xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veemaxt Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 LOL, what "Type" did you have me as then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiOth Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 The helping one ofc! o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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