My computer keeps restarting while playing, overheating?

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  1. lazytitan

    lazytitan Regular member

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    ok so my games keeps just restarting, so that tells me something prob over heating. went and downloaded a tool (speed fan) to read the temps over everything but everything but one thing says its good and that is core temp. but whats core temp? here is temp readings

    System : 28C
    CPU: 27C
    AUX: 41C
    HD0: 31C
    HD1: 30C
    Temp1: 36C
    core: 53C
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    those temps are alright including the core. is the computer restarting as sounds like possible videocard problem? is this a recent problem with the games or has it been an ongoing issue?
     
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    lazytitan Regular member

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    been playing Age of Conan and it will just randomly restart while playing.
     
  4. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    What are the specs of your PC?
     
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    Hi,

    Maybe its a power supply issue?

    Remove all unnecessary components (second hard drive, ad-on cards, cd/dvd drive, only one ram stick) and check to see if it becomes stable. If the computer is stable after doing this.
    THEN
    Change the power supply, plug all the components back in and hopefully, now, it should be stable.

    Hope this helps!,
    im1992
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    It could potentially be a PSU issue, as the unit may be undervolting under load. Before doing all that, what make is your Power supply?
     

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