If you are suddenly struck by the misfortune that the computer turns off during the game itself, do not worry, let's figure out together why this happened and what to do next.
What, then, is the first thing to look at if the computer itself turns off during the game. The motherboard has temperature sensors that monitor the processor and graphics card.
If they fix a temperature that exceeds the permissible limits, then they will give a signal to a special microprogram, which will definitely turn it off, in extreme cases, put it into hibernation mode.
The temperature can rise for various reasons: pollution, failure of microcircuits, resistors, capacitors, and the like.
The first drawback of "pollution" can be easily dealt with by yourself. We remove the back cover of the computer, find the fan and use the available tools (vacuum cleaner, hairdryer, air cans, "scalpel", etc.) to thoroughly clean out all the dust that can be reached. For the rest of the reasons, it will be described below.
Drivers, the chipset and the registry are largely responsible for all the processes that take place in the computer.
Eliminate errors through the computer event log
I very often come across computers where the work of one processor core is disrupted.
There are almost no uniprocessors today, so you may have the same reason.
Here the question arises: what to do to find out. Keep in mind that everything described below applies to Windows 7 operating systems.
I forgot to remind you, before that, start the game and let the computer shutdown itself, it will be just as good if you remember the shutdown time.
After clicking on the Event Viewer, another window will open. On the left side you will see the "Windows log", and opposite a small black triangle, so you will need to click on it to expand the menu.
Now the system option will appear in front of you, click on it and you should see a window divided into two parts.
At the top, information about the changes that took place in your system is provided in hourly mode. Below is a description of why this happened.
Now scrolling in the upper window, you will certainly see a red circle near the "information". Compare with the computer and if everything fits, click.
At the bottom you will be provided with information why the computer shuts down during the game.
Rewrite it into a text document (you won't be able to copy it) and if you yourself don't understand what to what, try to find the answer using search engines.
If this does not help, ask acquaintances, friends or contact the service center. You can even call in advance, specifying information from the event log.
Also see if there is anything - this greatly affects performance in general.
Since situations are different, but I can’t describe all of them, I’ll finish. Good luck.
Categories: UncategorizedIf you are the owner of a relatively "ancient" computer, you may have observed such a mysterious phenomenon: after starting the game. This situation is common on older PCs, as the system requirements of modern toys are incredibly high. There are several reasons for starting any game. Although, perhaps, the system requirements have nothing to do with it. But first things first.
Power Supply
Let's say that you have recently updated some component of the system unit. All the rest of the "filling" remained old. This is where problems appear when launching games. This is especially true. In this situation, if the computer turns off when starting games, there is nothing surprising in this.
The fact is that new components (especially video cards) consume a lot more power than old ones. And the power supply unit remains the same, low-power. The computer simply doesn't have enough power to run all the components. So he turns off the most power-hungry - the video card. And what kind of work without a picture? Accordingly, the entire "sistemnik" is turned off.
There is only one solution to this problem - the purchase of a new power supply unit. And preferably - as powerful as possible, in case of future component upgrades. It would also be nice to pay attention to the block category. It is better to purchase a power supply unit with the best power consumption optimization. Electricity will be consumed much less with the same power. This is an economical consideration.
Cooling system
The most common problem when running resource-intensive games and applications is overheating of computer components. Most often, the processor and video card are affected. If the cooling system of one of these components is insufficient, launching a demanding game may well "hang" your PC. This is another answer to the question of why the computer turns off when the game starts.
The problem can also appear if the cooling system is malfunctioning. However, this can be easily verified. If you have a regular PC, then just open the lid and take a look at the coolers of the video card and processor. If one of them does not work, then this is the problem. There is only one thing to do here - replace the cooler. But if there is no money, or the shops are closed, and you desperately want to play, you can try to turn on an ordinary household fan and direct it exactly to the system unit (of course, with the lid open). In some cases, this helps.
To prevent such situations, you can install liquid cooling. Of course, it costs a lot, but there is a guarantee that the video card and processor will not overheat due to an inoperative fan. And the "sistemnik" will make less noise.
A lot of dust
As strange as it may sound, dust and dirt can also be the reason for which the computer turns off when starting games. "Systemists" of most users cause quiet horror and trembling knees. The fact that a computer is an excellent dust collector has been known for a long time. But for some users, the amount of dust and dirt is simply off scale. The question is, how can a PC work normally in such conditions?
Most often, processor and video card coolers suffer from dust and dirt. The ventilation grilles in the case of the system unit are also clogged. If anyone thought that these holes were purely for beauty, then this is not at all the case. If the ventilation grilles are clogged, then there is no air circulation. As a result, the PC heats itself up. How not to overheat here? When you start the game, a huge amount of heat is generated, which does not go anywhere. Here's the reason for the shutdown. You just need to clean the system unit and your PC will work like new.
motherboard
And this is already serious. If the capacitors are swollen, then write wasted. You will not be able to "chop" into any worthwhile game. "Mother" simply will not stand it. Capacitors can swell for a variety of reasons. But the most common is overheating due to dust and dirt. So, if anyone thought that overheating only leads to problems with coolers, know that this way you can "kill" the motherboard too. With swollen capacitors, the symptoms of "illness" are just the following: shutdown at the slightest load. This is why the computer turns off when you start the game. What to do in this case? Only change the motherboard, because repairs will be costly and pointless.
Also, capacitors can rise on the power supply itself. But there is only one point here - to replace a failed computer component.
Video driver problem
Rarely, but it happens that the computer turns off when starting games due to a malfunctioning video card driver. If the driver was initially "broken", then it may incorrectly regulate the temperature of the adapter, which leads to its overheating and shutdown of the computer.
You can do the following here. First, try rolling back the driver if it has been updated before. To do this, go to the "Task Manager", right-click on the name of the graphics adapter and select "Properties." Here you need to click the "Rollback" button and restart your computer. Secondly, you can completely remove the driver, after which the OS will automatically install the device with a different driver.
If, after all this, the computer turns off when you start any game, then the problem is not at all in the driver.
Thermal paste
Strictly speaking, thermal grease is part of the cooling system. It exists in order to efficiently remove heat from the processor. If it is dry or damaged, the PC may overheat. Accordingly, under load and completely turns off the PC. That is why the computer turns off when starting games.
There is only one way out - to clean off the old dried thermal paste and spread a new one. Only without fanaticism. The paste should be applied in a thin layer to the top of the processor case. Then a radiator and a cooler are attached to it.
Conclusion
The reasons a PC can shutdown under load are varied. But they all have their own solution, no matter how difficult it may be. You may have to spend a pretty penny in order to fix your "iron friend". But from this, because with all computers it happens sooner or later. And the point here is not at all in low-quality components, but in the moral obsolescence of the "hardware".
If your computer has turned off or rebooted while you were playing some modern demanding game, then most often the matter is in the video card, power supply, or processor.
We do not think that you are indulging in overclocking the video card and processor, otherwise you would not ask this question.
Let's try to figure out what exactly the matter is and what steps to take.
- 1. The first reason is the lack of power supply for your video card.
You can say that everything was good before and there was enough power. And here the key word is "earlier". First, you had a newer power supply before. And secondly, games have become more demanding and load the video card more, which in turn consumes more power.
Of course, it cannot exceed the power consumption higher than indicated in its characteristics, but perhaps the power supply unit is not able to provide the maximum that the video card requires and it causes the problem of shutting down the computer during the game.
Our recommendation: do not rush to change the power supply. Try to disassemble it and clean the fan and the unit itself from dust. Perhaps it is overheating. And even if the problem persists, do not rush to throw it away, read this article further.
- 2. The second reason is processor overheating.
Install the AIDA64 program. In addition to a lot of information about the components of your computer, it can also show the temperature of the processor. If the temperature is more than 90 degrees, then this is already bad. Some processors can run at higher temperatures, but not all.
Often, due to overheating, the appropriate protection is triggered and the computer may shutdown, or a "blue screen of death" will appear.
- 3. Well, the third commonplace reason is overheating of the video card itself. Everything is simple here - clean all the coolers from dust.
If none of the above helped, then you cannot solve the problem on your own. Here you already need to contact "computer repair" to find out the reason. There they will conduct a stress test and find out exactly which of the components "does not stand up". Perhaps there is something with the motherboard, for example, you need to replace some of the capacitors, etc.
Of course, if you have an acquaintance who has a computer with suitable components, then you can use the “poke” method, replacing the parts one by one, to identify the “weak link”. But this is also not a very good option, because not every acquaintance will agree to such experiments with his iron. An easier option is to bring it to the workshop.
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Today we will focus on such a problem as shutting down the computer while playing. Also, let's talk in general about the problem of spontaneous shutdown of a computer or laptop.
For gamers, unexpected computer shutdowns at the most inopportune moment are a big problem. First of all, you need to find out why the computer turns off during the game and what to do in such cases.
Sudden computer interruptions result in data loss. And the fact that the game will have to be reloaded, or even passed - if there was no save is not the worst.
With frequent shutdowns, damage to the hardware, for example, the hard disk, can appear, and the appearance of bad sectors on the disk in the system part can not only damage the system files, but also make the equipment unusable for further use.
First of all, we will consider the reasons for shutting down during the game, and at the end of the article we will analyze additional problems of shutting down the computer without your intention.
Reasons when a computer or laptop may turn off
Dust
Dusty computer leads to overheating, which impairs the operation of coolers, increases the temperature and leads to sudden shutdowns of the personal computer.
If you are the owner of a laptop, then sometimes, in order not to disassemble it completely, you can use a can of compressed air, blowing it through the outlet of the cooling system on the laptop.
Most often, the process of cleaning a computer or laptop from dust does not require much effort and can easily be done on your own, but I advise you to contact the service center if the computer / laptop is still under warranty.
To clean the system unit, you need to unscrew the cover of the system unit, and then carefully remove the dust from the computer components.
Attention! First, unplug the computer by disconnecting the power or surge protector. To clean your computer, you need a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. The latter must be used extremely carefully (!), Preferably at minimum power. Also, be careful with the force of pressing - strong actions can cause mechanical damage!
If you have a laptop, the disassembly may be more delicate. The main problem of disassembling a compact personal computer, as ironic as it may sound, is its compactness.
Be very careful when disassembling a laptop. If you are doing this for the first time, I advise you to take photos of the process, and put the bolts on a white sheet and sign where you unscrewed them. Such small manipulations will be of great help in assembling the laptop after cleaning it.
Most often, the main problem of dust and the associated overheating of a laptop is at the very end of disassembly - in the cooling system.
If you are careful, you can easily clean your laptop, but once you get to the cooler, there can be one caveat - the cooler can be non-separable.
Dismountable coolers have bolts and the covers can be easily unscrewed, which will allow you to clean the inside of the radiator and fan blades. Non-separable, can be attached without bolts, as for example in the model AB0805HX-GK3 (3 PIN). It is used in five-year-old notebooks ASUS K55.
In such cases, it will be rather difficult to disassemble the cooler without damaging it. In such cases, it is better to use a can with compressed air and clean the cooler without disassembling it.
"Blue screen of death"
BSoD - Blue Screen of Death, Blue Screen of Down. Or simply - the blue screen of death.
All the information necessary for the search is highlighted in red. It is desirable to fix it in safe mode.
Such a screen appears after a sudden shutdown of the computer due to damage to any drivers or hardware. Write down the error number that will be on this screen, and then it is worth looking for ways to fix these errors.
Improper use
Most often, misuse concerns laptops.
When blocking the ventilation openings of the laptop located on the bottom and side - at the outlet of the cooling system.
Since the heat dissipation is worse, due to the close location of the surface on which the laptop stands, it may get hotter.
The elimination of such a problem is very simple - you do not need to shut off the ventilation. To avoid overheating, do not put the laptop on your lap, uneven, soft surfaces, etc.
Overheating can be easily noticed - the laptop will emit a loud and strange noise - increased load on the cooler, the laptop will be very hot, and the system may be slower.
And after that, at the extreme heating point, the protection is triggered, which is built into the system. Some machines may shut down, others may go into hibernation, such as the HP Pavillion g6 laptop. But this is not the only model with such protection.
After such a reaction, the laptop cools down and its performance is restored as it cools.
One way to troubleshoot such a problem, when correct operation does not completely solve the problem, is to purchase a cooling pad for laptops. This will be of great help to the built-in cooling system. 
The stand provides additional heat dissipation thanks to additional fans. Please clean the inside of the laptop from dust before purchasing.
When the computer shuts down by itself after a while
The power supply unit (PSU) is not designed for the load
When you play, the graphics card takes on a lot of work. If the load is heavy and the power supply cannot cope with it, then in this case the computer may turn off. When the user plays a game, the graphics card is loaded with a load that the power supply cannot handle. 
You may have already known that the problem is with the power supply. They even replaced it, but if the problem persists, what to do then?
There are two answers - the PSU is defective, or it is not powerful enough and is not suitable for your needs.
Therefore, before buying a new one, try asking your friends for a working power supply unit to check how the computer will behave with the new unit. If your friends do not have it, you can ask around in stores about the possibility of returning the power supply unit if it does not suit you.
The computer shuts down by itself. Is the temperature normal?
Processor or thermal paste
Another reason for shutting down your computer or laptop without your desire is the processor (overheating from high temperatures), or dried thermal paste. In the first case, you need to make sure that the problem is in the processor, since it is not a cheap component.
This is what dried thermal paste looks like.
Thermal paste needs to be changed over time. The service life of the thermal paste is from 3 to 5 years, after which it can be replaced.
And this is what the already applied, new thermal paste looks like.
It is inexpensive and easy to replace. To do this, you need to disassemble the computer or laptop, reaching the processor. Remove the remnants of the old thermal paste, and then apply a new one, but do not overdo it. Thermal grease should not leak outside the processor and should not get onto the motherboard.
Other reasons
You should understand that each game requires certain system requirements, and if your PC does not fit them, then both the inability to start the game and the shutdown of the computer are possible.
Please be patient as it will take a long time to check all the reasons.
Check carefully and you will find your cause, as well as a way to fix the problem.
That's all, be careful when checking and using your computer.
