GPU problem?

[mattforcoys]

Hi all. I recently built my first system. I started with a cheap motherboard, ram, cpu and a graphics card I had in an old system. All was well. I then upgraded everything except for the mobo. The problem started when I installed the graphics card. When playing a graphically demanding game, the computer shuts down and will not restart until I remove the GPU and reseat it. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Any help gratefully received,

Matt.

 

[mattforcoys]

Hi,

Asrock 960GM-GS3 FX Socket AM3+ VGA 5.1 Channel Audio mATX Motherboard.
Toshibas 7200 RPM 3.5-inch (8.9cm) HDD
Gainward GTX 580 1.5 Gb
Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3 1600 Memory Kit (PC3-12800)
ARCTIC BLUE QUAD RAIL 750W ATX PSU
AMD FX6-6300 Black Edition Vishera Six Core Processor

I've been using speedfan to monitor temps. I bought a new coolermaster case, GPU is at 45C as I write this, CPU 32C HDD 31C.

The highest I have seen the GPU before crashing is 86C.

Mobo BIOS is up to date.

Cheers,

Matt.

 

[mattforcoys]

Is there any way to definitely pin down the PSU as the offending item? Why would the GPU need replacing before being able to restart the PC?

 

[mattforcoys]

Event viewer gives kernel-power event ID 41, task category 63 as cause.

 

[mattforcoys]

I have done OCCT CPU, GPU and power supply tests. It failed the GPU and power supply tests in under two minutes. The power supply in literally seconds. I'm really struggling, can anyone help me please?

 

[mattforcoys]

Thanks Marine and RJC, I will go with the consensus and order a better one! I'll post back when I've performed the tests again just to confirm.

 

[mattforcoys]

Incidentally, could you advise on a model? What about cooler master b series 700w?

 

[mattforcoys]

Well what really hurts is that I paid £30 for it!

 

[mattforcoys]

Thanks very much all, lesson learned!

 

[mattforcoys]

XFX Pro 650W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply did the trick, no more crashes