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Shutdown/hardware failure, despite being able to play before
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some guidance on my recent issue as I’ve exhausted my own little knowledge.
My computer has begun shutting down when I start two different games, this happens during the ‘splash’ screen. With one particular game, it has happened only after a large update – prior to this, I had played for 135 hours with good performance.
I'm open to the fact that my system is outdated (I cannot afford to replace it yet), although, I want to do my best to figure a possible workaround – considering I’ve had success running the same games before.
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Information
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- System file check scan via console – no errors
- Memtest86+ – no errors
- Memory Diagnostics Tool – no errors
- DirectX Diagnostic Tool – no errors
- Anti-virus – no errors
- All drivers are up-to-date from my knowledge, used Driver Sweeper for fresh graphics drivers install and also checked via GameBooster/AMD application
- Disabled onboard audio drivers
- Regularly cleaned from dust
- HWMonitor: Temperatures stay healthy, even when stressed using Prime95
- No BSoD, despite settings
- Event Viewer does not give details about shutdown (The previous system shutdown at 10:17:19 PM on 6/21/2012 was unexpected)
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Notes/Ideas
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- Using my service tag I’ve found a legitimate update available for my BIOS released in 2009. v1.0.18, whereas I’m using v1.0.15 – is worthwhile to update?
- I’m considering rolling back my graphics drivers to an earlier version
- I may test with 1GB of RAM at a time
- My hunch is that it's the PSU, it's a mere 250w and I've had it punch above it's weight for a while, as I have ran modern games with it. I'm looking at a 300w replacement from the U.S. (the best I can do, considering it's housed in a slimline case) - although, postage will be high.
Many thanks for any help.
Regards.