Computer shuts down completely after playing Skyrim for a few mins.

[firebrand777]

Ive had this computer for several years now and never expierenced this problem before. But recently my comp shuts down after playing skyrim for a while. The first time it happened it blew my power supply and i had a new one installed. Yet still for some reason it shuts off.

 

Here are my system specs.

 

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2 (6002.vistasp2_gdr.130308-1436)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: FQ562AA-ABA m9500f
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Phenom 9750 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 8184MB RAM
Page File: 1873MB used, 14723MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

 

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 560
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Display Memory: 4047 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1999 MB
Shared Memory: 2047 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: HP w1907 Wide LCD Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver Version: 9.18.0013.2049 (English)
DDI Version: 11
BGRA Supported: Yes

 

 

All my drivers are up to date. Also, the shut downs seem to happen more with higher graphic demands. I.E. Using a ENB mod will shut it down faster then without. Would really appreciate some help on this.

Edited July 21, 2013 by firebrand777

[SineWaveDrox]

Sounds like it could be overheating perhaps? Try monitoring the temperature, see if anything is getting too hot.

[firebrand777]

i use speed fan, but have no idea what any of the gauges represent or what the nominal temp is supposed to be.

[SineWaveDrox]

I used to use speed fan, but someone told me that it was occasionally incorrect on the reported temperatures. I now use CPUID HWMonitor (it's also free). I don't remember what the maximum safe temps for the GTX 560 are, but I try to keep my card below 80C. 85C is about the highest I let it go before shutting off the game (it doesn't usually get that high, typically my card sits at 74-76C). It used to run hotter, but I've been using EVGA Precision to set the fans to run a at a higher RPM than normal.

 

As for the processor, I use Intel, and have never owned an AMD before, so I have no idea what the temps should be on that.

[CasperTheLich]

some amd chips can run quite hot. first i'd check inside the case to see how much junk is filling the venting surfaces in your cpu's heatsink & the vent fan in your gpu, and make sure your gpu's fan is running smoothly. I had a ati radeon x1600.. it blew, then my powersupply went shortly there after. all in all I spent about 250 bucks replacing them.

[SineWaveDrox]

Yes, definitely make sure airflow is unimpeded, and clean away dust that's gathered. A can of compressed air is good for this, or (since you'll want to dust your computer often and canned air gets expensive over time) you may consider investing in a small vacuum blower. Opening the case and checking on things inside is usually a good idea as well. However, I do notice that your machine is an HP, so you'll definitely want to check your warranties first, as most warranties are voided if anyone other than the company's own technicians open the case.

[firebrand777]

some amd chips can run quite hot. first i'd check inside the case to see how much junk is filling the venting surfaces in your cpu's heatsink & the vent fan in your gpu, and make sure your gpu's fan is running smoothly. I had a ati radeon x1600.. it blew, then my powersupply went shortly there after. all in all I spent about 250 bucks replacing them.

 

The inside is clean, almost immaculate. Ill try the cupid monitor though Insanityman. If its just a graphic card problem mine is still under warrenty so no biggie there. Thanks for the help guys, Ill see where this goes.