[SOLVED!] PC Overheating?

[Zocky]

Whenever I play Metro 2033 or Last Light, sometimes my PC shuts itself down. WIth no warning or anything. It just goes off as if someone unplugged it from the wall. The two Metro games are the only games I own that cause this. And I noticed that whenever it happens, my PC vents start to blow out much hotter air then usual. Which leads me to believe this is caused by my PC overheating.

But why would these two specific games cause my PC to overheat and shutdown?

HOW could these two games cause my PC to overheat?

Can anyone think of a reason for this? Has anyone else had a similar issue?

Also, this happens very often in 2033, but happens only very rarely in Last Light. But it does occur in both games.

EDIT: Here are my specs:

Processor Information:
Vendor: AuthenticAMD
CPU Family: 0x15
CPU Model: 0x2
CPU Stepping: 0x0
CPU Type: 0x0
Speed: 3800 Mhz
4 logical processors
2 physical processors
HyperThreading: Supported
FCMOV: Supported
SSE2: Supported
SSE3: Supported
SSSE3: Supported
SSE4a: Supported
SSE41: Supported
SSE42: Supported

Operating System Version:
Windows 7 (64 bit)
NTFS: Supported
Crypto Provider Codes: Supported 311 0x0 0x0 0x0

Video Card:
Driver: AMD Sapphire Dual-X R9 270X

DirectX Driver Name: aticfx32.dll
Driver Version: 14.100.0.0
DirectX Driver Version: 8.17.10.1280
Driver Date: 17 Apr 2014
OpenGL Version: 4.4
Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
DirectX Card: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series
VendorID: 0x1002
DeviceID: 0x6810
Number of Monitors: 1
Number of Logical Video Cards: 1
No SLI or Crossfire Detected
Primary Display Resolution: 1360 x 768
Desktop Resolution: 1360 x 768
Primary Display Size: 18.90" x 10.67" (21.69" diag)
48.0cm x 27.1cm (55.1cm diag)
Primary Bus Type Not Detected
Primary VRAM: -2048 MB
Supported MSAA Modes: 2x 4x 8x

Sound card:
Audio device: 1 - SE322FS

Memory:
RAM: 8191 Mb

[trek554]

you just assume its from overheating? the psu has not even been mentioned which could be the issue. list all your specs in DETAIL including the EXACT power supply.

[Zocky]

Originally posted by bigbenisdaman:

Top of Steam window> Help> System info. Then copy/paste like the upper half of it in the OP. May also include the case you have as that determines the majority of cooling.

I did as you said. Hope it helps any.

Originally posted by trek554:

you just assume its from overheating? the psu has not even been mentioned which could be the issue. list all your specs in DETAIL including the EXACT power supply.

I'm afraid I lack the proper tools at the moment to open up my PC and check the exact PSU. But I can tell you that it runs 500 Watts. According to the box it came in, 500 Watts is the bare minimum power required to run my GPU. Really, I should have a 600W PSU but I can't afford one right now. If I get around to opening up my PC I'll make sure to list the exact PSU.

[bigbenisdaman]

My main question is what exactly are your temps?

I'm assuming you have it in a default store built type case, most not having good airflow at all. The psu should be fine if you say it's 500 watt with what you have in there from what i can tell. At stock speeds the 4100 and the 270 usually don't get hot but like if you got the stock cpu heatsink then a nonblower type 270x you're just recirculating hot air in the case.

But can't tell without some load temps or more info on your setup dude. I'd never have a case i have to have special "tools" to open....though my first case i used had a dumb lock on it it came off easy enough with some assistance of a Matabo.

[trek554]

Originally posted by Zocky:

Originally posted by bigbenisdaman:

Top of Steam window> Help> System info. Then copy/paste like the upper half of it in the OP. May also include the case you have as that determines the majority of cooling.

I did as you said. Hope it helps any.

Originally posted by trek554:

you just assume its from overheating? the psu has not even been mentioned which could be the issue. list all your specs in DETAIL including the EXACT power supply.

I'm afraid I lack the proper tools at the moment to open up my PC and check the exact PSU. But I can tell you that it runs 500 Watts. According to the box it came in, 500 Watts is the bare minimum power required to run my GPU. Really, I should have a 600W PSU but I can't afford one right now. If I get around to opening up my PC I'll make sure to list the exact PSU.

tools? you dont need tools for thumbscrews which is what every pc I have seen has. and you still did not list your specs.

get around to it? this thread is not going to go any where until you give your exact pc specs and power supply.

[Zocky]

Originally posted by trek554:

tools? you dont need tools for thumbscrews which is what every pc I have seen has. and you still did not list your specs.

get around to it? this thread is not going to go any where until you give your exact pc specs and power supply.

I added my specs to the OP.

[A Regular Italian Plumber]

Chill out, seems like they dont know how to check for stuff like that, and a screwdriver is a tool...

Is it a retail desktop like HP or something? If so google the model on the back or front of the tower and you get all the tech specs aside from the stuff you upgraded. If not you can get the CPU by typing " Device Manager" into the search bar above the start button, and clicking on "Device Manager" icon (there may be a few just click on "device manager") then click on "processors"to get your CPU specs in this format " [Manufacturer] [Series] [Model Number] [Clock speed] ".

for exaple mine is Intel Core(TM) i5-4670k CPU @ 3.4Ghz
So its an Intel i5 4670k

Just the CPU manufacturer and the model number will be sufficent. As for the power supply, I would replace it with a 650 or above asap. You dont need that much but you also dont want to have to buy a whole new PSU next time you decide to upgrade. Its like a price difference of 15-20 bucks where a new PSU down the line will be 50+ .

[bigbenisdaman]

He has a FX4100 cpu, and a 270x. What we need to know is the case (model number of the pc would be fine though) and what type of 270x he put into it/it came with. Hopefully it has a blower type heatsink....

Edit: If I'm incorrect just rage at me, we'll live

[trek554]

lol you think I dont know that a screwdriver is a tool? again thumbscrews should not need a screwdriver.

[Zocky]

Originally posted by bigbenisdaman:

He has a FX4100 cpu, and a 270x. What we need to know is the case (model number of the pc would be fine though) and what type of 270x he put into it/it came with. Hopefully it has a blower type heatsink....

Edit: If I'm incorrect just rage at me, we'll live :ss13ok:

My PC is a CyberpowerPC Gamer Ultra GUA880. The case looks like this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61fRfILnOQL._SL1500_.jpg

Everything on it is stock except for the graphics card.

[A Regular Italian Plumber]

Originally posted by trek554:

lol you think I dont know that a screwdriver is a tool? again thumbscrews should not need a screwdriver.

I would assume you knew that. What you dont seem to know is being snippy with people looking for help isint helping.

[bigbenisdaman]

Originally posted by trek554:

lol you think I dont know that a screwdriver is a tool? again thumbscrews should not need a screwdriver.

He might have one that has to have a torqx set to unscrew, with the lil tamper nob in it too. I'm assuming it's a store bought one like from best buy etc so the model number will work.

[trek554]

Originally posted by Zocky:

Originally posted by trek554:

tools? you dont need tools for thumbscrews which is what every pc I have seen has. and you still did not list your specs.

get around to it? this thread is not going to go any where until you give your exact pc specs and power supply.

I added my specs to the OP.

thanks. a decent quality 500 watt psu would be plenty for your system but it could be a pos for all we know. try to find out the exact model as soon as you can.

[A Regular Italian Plumber]

Airflow shouldt be a problem with that case as long as you have some 120mm or 80mm fans blowing air in and out in a way that causes air to rise and push out the back of the case. Kind of counter clockwise, but with the front bottom fan taking air into the case.

[trek554]

lol that "gamer" pc comes with an Nvidia g210 that does not even meet minimum requirements for most modern games. good thing you upgraded the video card but now we wait to see the exact power supply.

[A Regular Italian Plumber]

What do you epect, its one of those premade PC sites that charges like 50 bucks for a upgrade from a 1Tb to 2Tb drive. They pretty much prey on people looking to get into PC gaming but are too intimidated to build their own system. Shame too, you can build a quality rig for that same price.