My Computer shuts off 10 mins into gameplay

Discussion in 'Software' started by drewalan, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. drewalan

    drewalan Private E-2

    hi all, no doubt this question as been asked many times and if i've not read all posts then i must of mist the answer, my problem is when only playing games downloaded from steam this only happens roughly 10 mins into game play... its awful and worrying as it is like someone just pulling the plug out from the wall.....:confused here is my spec

    win 7 64bit - all drivers are up to date
    700watt PSU
    rampage III gene M/B
    8gb corsair ram
    60gb kingston SSD (for O/S only)
    500gb internal harddrive
    i7 960 cpu @3.2Ghz
    1x artic freezer cpu cooler
    1x case fan
    1x external dvd rom drive

    cpu-temps 30c(stock) ands 50c when playing games

    thanks
     
  2. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Great machine and temps for the CPU, how's the temps on your graphics card?
     
  3. drewalan

    drewalan Private E-2

    thanks for the reply.. it runs at 65c when in full game mode, but i have many games that i play for hrs that have no problem, its just when i play games off steam..!!
     

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