Restart on gaming

meetdenis · 27-11-2011, 09:51 PM

I was able to play games like Crysis 2, Burnout Paradise, Far Cry2 earlier.
But recently, my pc restarts when I am playing these games.

I cleaned up my cpu and rechecked everything but to no avail.

I also, as before, switch to classic theme, end all unneeded processes, disable my antivirus to ensure I have the maximum RAM while gaming.

But the problem still persists.
I think it could be related to power issues, but like i said, I have played these games befoer as well and I have not changed my hardware at all.

My config is below.

What do you think the issue could be?

Any help is appreciated.

**asingh** · 27-11-2011, 11:58 PM

Do a memtest. Dos.

**Sam** · 28-11-2011, 12:31 AM

is the PSU from Extreme Power series? if yes, most likely it is failing. GTX260 is power hungry.

**topgear** · 28-11-2011, 06:48 AM

Remount the ram modules and gfx card.

Tarun · 28-11-2011, 08:37 AM

check
1) RAM by running a memtest86+
2) what are ur temps reading in HWmonitor ?
3) if its CM extreme series PSu as SAM said then u are into danger my friend

4)clean ur RAM golden chip by moving a eraser over it very gently

i highly highly doubt its ur PSU buddy

meetdenis · 28-11-2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topgear

Remount the ram modules and gfx card.

I did that along with cleaning up my system.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam

is the PSU from Extreme Power series? if yes, most likely it is failing. GTX260 is power hungry.

Yes, it is the Extreme Power series

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarun

check
1) RAM by running a memtest86+
2) what are ur temps reading in HWmonitor ?
3) if its CM extreme series PSu as SAM said then u are into danger my friend
4)clean ur RAM golden chip by moving a eraser over it very gently

2) I do not have HWmonitor. I have always wanted to, but have never measured temps on my system. Could you please guide on how to do this?
3) it is the CM extreme series.

Any good alternatives??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarun

i highly highly doubt its ur PSU buddy

I think you mean it IS my PSU, dont you?

Thanks everyone for your quick replies.

d6bmg · 28-11-2011, 08:13 PM

Replace the PSU,
Options:
Seasonic S12II-430 @2.4K
FSP saga II 500W @ 2.1K
Corsair cx430W v2 @ 2.3K

Tarun · 28-11-2011, 10:22 PM

u can download HWmonitor from here extract the zip file and run the Exe file get a snapshot of the readings a post it

Quote:

Originally Posted by d6bmg

Replace the PSU,
Options:
Seasonic S12II-430 @2.4K
FSP saga II 500W @ 2.1K
Corsair cx430W v2 @ 2.3K

they are not enough to take GTX 260 it takes 38A and a minimum 500w PSU according to the official site

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meetdenis do u have the GTX in SLi ???
then u are into great trouble buddy u need a 700w PSU with 50A

Tarun · 28-11-2011, 10:58 PM

u can go for GS700 for 5.3k if u have a SLi nothing less then that
CM GX550 4.5k

**Sam** · 28-11-2011, 10:59 PM

@Tarun, GTX 260^2 is a single card but with more cores @ 216 if i remember correctly.

Tarun · 29-11-2011, 07:22 AM

opps that when out of my mind sorry

**topgear** · 30-11-2011, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdenis

I did that along with cleaning up my system.

2) I do not have HWmonitor. I have always wanted to, but have never measured temps on my system. Could you please guide on how to do this?

There's a little possibility that the ram modules or gfx card somehow got a little bit misplaced - that's why I told to recheck the mounting of those.

For HW monitoring you can use HWInfo - the best app in it's class IMO

HWiNFO, HWiNFO32 & HWiNFO64 - Hardware Information and Analysis Tools

meetdenis · 10-12-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam

@Tarun, GTX 260^2 is a single card but with more cores @ 216 if i remember correctly.

That's correct. It's not an SLI setup.

On the machine after long...
Will try the Memtest and HWMonitor and repost.

Thanks for all the help guys!

**asingh** · 10-12-2011, 08:01 PM

^^
Yups..I think memtest (dos) will throw up errors. Make sure you run it on stock.

meetdenis · 10-12-2011, 09:08 PM

Hi fellows,

Attached is my HWMonitor readings when idle. Please check and advise.

Sorry for sounding like a bozo, but please explain how to run Memtest.
I downloaded an ISO file, mounted it with Daemon Tools, the virtual drive has a read me file that says "Just boot from this CD and Memtest86+ will launch"

When I restart and select CD drive as the boot option, windows loads normally and nothing happens. No Memtest. The virtual CD is unmounted.

$$Lionking$$ · 10-12-2011, 10:53 PM

^^ temps seem to be pretty high for a c2d.... run prime95 stress test and then see the temps...

meetdenis · 10-12-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by $$Lionking$$

^^ temps seem to be pretty high for a c2d....

Maybe I need a separate coolant?

**Sam** · 10-12-2011, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdenis

Sorry for sounding like a bozo, but please explain how to run Memtest.
I downloaded an ISO file, mounted it with Daemon Tools, the virtual drive has a read me file that says "Just boot from this CD and Memtest86+ will launch"

When I restart and select CD drive as the boot option, windows loads normally and nothing happens. No Memtest. The virtual CD is unmounted.

burn image file to a cd & boot from cd. you can't boot from a virtual drive (sounds like this is what you did).

Tarun · 11-12-2011, 12:25 AM

which cabinet do u use ??? the temps are really high for a C2D at idle.Try MX2

as for the memtest try this extract it and run the exe

$$Lionking$$ · 11-12-2011, 01:12 AM

meetdennis - no thermal paste does not make 25-30 deg worth of difference...

run prime 95 temps cud b the prob here...

**topgear** · 11-12-2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdenis

Hi fellows,

Attached is my HWMonitor readings when idle. Please check and advise.

Sorry for sounding like a bozo, but please explain how to run Memtest.
I downloaded an ISO file, mounted it with Daemon Tools, the virtual drive has a read me file that says "Just boot from this CD and Memtest86+ will launch"

When I restart and select CD drive as the boot option, windows loads normally and nothing happens. No Memtest. The virtual CD is unmounted.

you need to write the iso file on a cd - just use some cd writing apps like imgburn/Nero/Infrarecorder for this and then boot from the physical DVD drive - it's just like how you install windows

meetdenis · 24-03-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarun

which cabinet do u use ??? the temps are really high for a C2D at idle.Try MX2

as for the memtest try this extract it and run the exe

Well, I bought a new Corsair GS 600 PSU today hoping it would solve the problem.

To my despair, it hasn't. The pc still shuts down after 15-20 minutes.

Any pointers please what could be the issue? PSU is out of the question now that I have a new one.
Perhaps RAM is failing or somehting else.?? too high temperatures?

Please suggest solutions for either issue.

Tried to do MemTest but it couldn't complete due to abrupt shutdown.

I have the Cooler Master Elite 310 cabinet.

Thanks for your help guys!

**Sam** · 25-03-2012, 02:06 AM

play with the memory & the DIMM slots and run Memtest.

**topgear** · 25-03-2012, 04:43 AM

@ meetdenis -

1. make sure cpu/gpu is not overheating.
2. If possible try with another gpu.
3. Try bumping up the mem voltage - set it to 1.9v and see what happens. - do it first.

pkkumarcool · 25-03-2012, 08:07 AM

is surely a cpu problem of overheating i also had same problem ...reapply paste on cpu..

meetdenis · 25-03-2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam

play with the memory & the DIMM slots and run Memtest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by topgear

@ meetdenis -
1. make sure cpu/gpu is not overheating.
2. If possible try with another gpu.
3. Try bumping up the mem voltage - set it to 1.9v and see what happens. - do it first.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkkumarcool

is surely a cpu problem of overheating i also had same problem ...reapply paste on cpu..

My idle temps are in the high 80's

Any suggestions on good solutions for thermals/cooling options?
I will be playing games and HD movies as well, so please suggest accordingly.

Thanks again for all the advice fellows!

pkkumarcool · 25-03-2012, 03:11 PM

reappy thermal paste on cpu ..will solve your problem surely...

Zangetsu · 25-03-2012, 04:25 PM

@meetdenis: install WhoCrashed & check the error log files with it...this will give u some idea abt what thing restarted the PC

Tech&ME · 25-03-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pkkumarcool

reappy thermal paste on cpu ..will solve your problem surely...

this.

Remove the heatsink from CPU , clean it , clean the old paste and apply new.

**topgear** · 26-03-2012, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdenis

My idle temps are in the high 80's

Any suggestions on good solutions for thermals/cooling options?
I will be playing games and HD movies as well, so please suggest accordingly.

Thanks again for all the advice fellows!

do what Tech&ME and pkkumarcool suggested - as for TiM look for CM Thermal Fusion 400 - price should be 400-500 bucks.