Why Does My PC Randomly Shut Off While Gaming?

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Hey everyone, I’ve been experiencing a frustrating issue where my PC unexpectedly shuts off during gaming sessions. It’s been happening for a while now, and I’m starting to get really worried. Sometimes, it won’t even boot into Windows or the BIOS afterward, but clearing the CMOS helps temporarily. I’d really appreciate any tips or advice you can offer to help me figure this out. Just to give you an idea of my setup: I’ve got a Ryzen 5 9600x, an RTX 3070, ASUS Prime B650M-A, a Corsair RM750e power supply, and a single 16GB stick of DDR5-6000 RAM.

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PowerSurgeFreak23 -

It sounds like you might be dealing with random shutdowns due to overheating or a power supply issue. Check your temperatures while gaming; are they too high? Also, make sure all power connectors are securely plugged in.

TechGuru7 -

I’ve double-checked all the connections and monitored temps, and they seem fine. Do you have any recommendations for software to track temperatures better, maybe something with an overlay?

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