Random Computer Shutdowns? Tests ran, need ideas?

Don't forget that it could be just poorly written software. If only Skyrim is crashing then that is a possibility. Check their forums to see if others are having the same problem.

The best way for regular folks to test a power supply is with a multimeter. I connect it to a spare 12v connector from the PS and then watch the readings constantly as I use the PC. The voltage should be at least 12v and be rock steady, give or take a tenth of a volt. Anything more than that is a problem.

Danzio said:

Ok,

So i've just played skyrim again and its just shut off, again. I had disabled automatic boot up but there was no bluescreen.

I'll be honest i haven't had a crash concerning the chip or its setting since that one crash, which if i remember correctly did produce a bluescreen.

@TVeblen i tested the power supply in 2 other rigs, one running a xeon and it seemed to work fine under stresses. It could actually be that the power supply is faulty, what i don't understand is that i can run intel burn and mem test for 10 hours but can't run skyrim for 15 mins?

The system was factory overclocked from the store i bought it from, and they test it for 24 hours to check for stability. It has been fine up until running those games. The computer doesn't suffer from this in any other program. it never does it surfing the internet, benchmarking/stress testing, on skype or anything else but certain games.

I guess as i have insurance that covers the build and faulty/defective componants for 28 days after the build i can use that to get fresh parts. Its just i use the computer everyday for work and play (in my downtime)

So it's not crashing at all! It just powers off... with unknown reason yet. Most likely temperature or power supply

Danzio said:

Ah, apologies for my use of wording there Kaktussoft.

It is indeed just powering off.

If that is the case then however, why would it be powering off during skyrim/world of tanks when my comp is barely breaking a sweat, and not during running 2 hardcore benchmarking/stability programs running side by side?

I wish I knew