Computer randomly crashes while playing (Battlefield 3, CS:GO, others)

Fuumy

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My desktop keeps restarting for no apparent reason. It's a gaming desktop--well, as close to one as I've had these last two years, because much of it is sort of old but still runs smoothly enough--and I recently reinstalled Windows 7 to see if that solved the issue, but it didn't. I'll be playing a game and suddenly the computer just crashes. All of my drivers are up to date, I've updated the BIOS in the motherboard, and also updated Windows. I still can't seem to find the issue. I'm pretty sure it's a hardware issue, probably something with the motherboard because the USB ports act weird at random times; I ran a diagnostic test and it came back with no results. Can anyone help me? I don't know what specs you would need to figure this out but would be happy to provide anything.

Thanks a lot for any help. I'm familiar with computers but not really a techie at all so I can't find the issue...
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core 3.60GHz
Motherboard
Biostar A880GZ
Memory
G.Skill 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB
Hard Drives
2TB, 7200 RPM
Antivirus
AVG Free
Browser
Chrome
What are the cpu and gpu temps ?

Nothing out of the ordinary ?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
My CPU averages at 17 C (62 F) and my GPU averages at 39 C (102 F). I've never monitored them sadly, so I don't know if this is normal...
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core 3.60GHz
Motherboard
Biostar A880GZ
Memory
G.Skill 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB
Hard Drives
2TB, 7200 RPM
Antivirus
AVG Free
Browser
Chrome
They are good for averages but you need to know your temps right before a crash, I know, hard to do.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
I'll start monitoring them in the morning, and load the game and see when it crashes. I'll let you know what I can find, thanks.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD FX-4100 Quad-Core 3.60GHz
Motherboard
Biostar A880GZ
Memory
G.Skill 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB
Hard Drives
2TB, 7200 RPM
Antivirus
AVG Free
Browser
Chrome
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