New computer crashes and restarts when playing games

[Ruben Cassar]

I have just got a new PC which was assembled for me with the following specs:

Windows XP
Gainward Nvidia GeForce 285GTX 1GB (driver 186.18)
Intel 2.5GHz Quad Core
4GB RAM
Asus P5QC motherboard
Energon EPS-750W PSU
Sound Blaster Audigy SE

My problem is that when I try to play a game like Call of Duty - World at War, World in Conflict or Empire Total War, my PC automatically restarts after a few seconds or minutes.

I am thinking the problem might be the GeForce 285GTX - maybe I have a faulty card? Or perhaps it could be something else.

Can someone help as I am becoming desperate and don't know what to do!

Thanks.

[Ruben Cassar]

Sorry for the duplicate threads. My browser kept hanging.

Please reply in this one.

[timon]

if that only happening while playing game then it can be related to GeForce 285GTX but also check for cpu and gpu temperature as in most of the such problem reason is temperature. so try good cooler for it,

[Archibald]

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[ApPy10]

According to my best of knowledge it seems to be that you are having bad video drivers on your system. It might be also that you might have a bad GPU on your system.

[Ruben Cassar]

Originally Posted by appy10

According to my best of knowledge it seems to be that you are having bad video drivers on your system. It might be also that you might have a bad GPU on your system.

I have installed the latest drivers available by Nvidia as far as I know (286.18). Are there any others available?

[Ruben Cassar]

Originally Posted by Archibald

Look Out the similar threads made here... ! I think you will find your answer over there... Just Have a look at it... It will definitely help you...!

browser service hangs after windows logon
Browser crashes because of flash
Internet Explorer 7 Hangs
Internet Explorer 8 hangs on Start
Explorer Hang
iexplore.exe hangs after IE8 upgrade
Internet explorer 7 hangs while opening
Internet explorer 7 hangs while opening

These threads seem to be about IE? How can that help?

[Ruben Cassar]

Originally Posted by timon

if that only happening while playing game then it can be related to GeForce 285GTX but also check for cpu and gpu temperature as in most of the such problem reason is temperature. so try good cooler for it,

What is an ideal temperature for the CPU and GPU?

And how can I check the temperature of these two components while running a game?

Thanks.

[timon]

Use GPUZ AND CPUZ software which is used for Overclocking with this you can check temperature of cpu and gpu. for Nvidia GeForce 285 GTX temperature started form 47 ° C at rest and rises to 85 ° C. for cpu its Temperature: 50-95°F

[jesse]

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[Ruben Cassar]

I am starting to think that the problem is either with my PSU or the electricity back at my home.

I took the PC to a technician and everything worked fine while playing games and the PC didn't restart one time! As soon as I got it back home and tried to play a game the PC restarted again every time.

However if it was the PSU it would have restarted at the technician's as well...so what can it be? The electricity?

[Curt]

Yes it can be because of unstable electricity. May be you need a voltage stabilizer . But before going for that first confirm that its because of unstable electricity only. You can consult some electrician to check your home electricity.

[Ruben Cassar]

My voltage is 214V right now...and sometimes it goes up to 244V. I am on AC.

Is 214V enough? I think it should be 230-240V.

I was thinking of buying this one: http://www.gemalta.com/ds/84_6004.htm

[Birdie]

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[Ruben Cassar]

I replaced my PSU today with an 850W Corsair TX Series.

All my problems seem to be solved and the PC is not restarting anymore when I play games. I was becoming quite desperate to find a solution!

Thanks to all the people who tried to help me in this thread.