Computer overheating

[gardian90]

Does anyone have any tips to determine what it is that is overheating? My computer just completely shuts off when I'm playing video games. I think it could be my power supply giving out on me, but it could also be my processor. I just have no idea.

[Chubbs]

Post your specs.

Also use HWMonitor to post your temps under load.

Or just run Prime95 and then Furmark and see which one crashes it.

[12voltsdc]

Are you using a laptop? I used to have this problem with my laptop, I find that if I raise it up off the desk it will not over heat. Or give it more air circulation (a fan)

[eternalflamez]

Download SpeedFan. It shows all the temperatures for each of the sensors your PC has.

[editline]3rd April 2012[/editline]

Direct link: [url]http://www.almico.com/speedfan446.exe[/url]

[Metalcastr]

Yes it could be your power supply, but check for dust in the heatsinks as well, and blast it out. Vacuuming will not even get half of the dust.

[Ruzza]

[QUOTE=Metalcastr;35421628]Yes it could be your power supply, but check for dust in the heatsinks as well, and blast it out. Vacuuming will not even get half of the dust.[/QUOTE]

Vacuuming is dumb as it creates static and can kill your motherboard, I learnt the hard way, I used to vacuum and I killed off a ram slot after doing so :S

[Taipan]

[QUOTE=Metalcastr;35421628]Yes it could be your power supply, but check for dust in the heatsinks as well, and blast it out. Vacuuming will not even get half of the dust.[/QUOTE]

Make sure to not touch any parts with the vacuum, its a slim chance but static electricity can kill them.

[QUOTE=eternalflamez;35410087]Download SpeedFan. It shows all the temperatures for each of the sensors your PC has.

[editline]3rd April 2012[/editline]

Direct link: [url]http://www.almico.com/speedfan446.exe[/url][/QUOTE]
Speedfan is nice for automating your fanspeeds but ive found it really unreliable in terms of accuracy.

If its not the temperatures it could be your PSU not being able to handle the power needed when running a heavy application.

[eternalflamez]

[QUOTE=taipan;35425047]Make sure to not touch any parts with the vacuum, its a slim chance but static electricity can kill them. [/QUOTE]

This so much, make sure you have an [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthing_system"]Earthing system[/URL] of sorts. Otherwise, risk killing stuff in your computer.

[Drumdevil]

Make sure your powersupply is powerful enough for your videocard.