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Put a fan on your VRMs and check your CPU voltage. Also changing out the CPU cooler will help.

I ran a setup with the same board and chip and honestly, that board is junk.
 
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Put a fan on your VRMs and check your CPU voltage. Also changing out the CPU cooler will help.

I ran a setup with the same board and chip and honestly, that board is junk.
Actually, that board is very nice. Ran multiple systems with 8350's at over 4,5GHz without a hitch with two of those boards.
Board, unless defective shouldn't be a problem, and shouldn't need extra cooling, certainly not when running stock. The VRM's are quite robust and good quality, with a beefy heatsink and Asus' nice bios on top.
 
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OP, before modding the case, take these steps:
*Clean your system. You haven't posted pics so we don't know if that's part (or most:fear:) of the problem.
*Replacing the TIM is optional, especially if the system was dirty and the cooling fins were partially blocked.
* (be careful here) Check for BIOS updates.
*Figure out the software that came with your motherboard and see if there is a temperature logging option and then:
*Try to recreate the shutdown scenario.
If it does it again, check the log(s) to see what caused it.
If it's a cooling problem, take the side off of the case and blow into the case with a house fan and see if you can create the shutdown. If not, then you know it's a cooling problem.
I'd still recommend moving the fan from the side of the case to the bottom of the case to pull more air into the case. You could add an additional fan blowing out to the top of the case. If that doesn't fix it, then modding or replacing your case and/or upgrading the CPU cooler is the next step.
 
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This is what happens when good developer makes the game that pushes all cores of a CPU. :laugh:
I'd start with buying Coolermaster Hyper 212, because you are going to have to buy aftermarket cooler anyway (it definitely won't go to waste with that CPU), then continue testing from there.
 
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Try this first:

1: Enter the BIOS (in case you don't know, hit the Delete key once every 1-2 seconds between starting PC and Windows loading)

2: Hit F7 on keyboard to get to Advanced Menu. Click on the "Monitor" button.

3: Scroll down, make sure "CPU Q-Fan Control" is "Enabled"

4: Set the "CPU_FAN Speed Low Limit" to "600RPM"

5: Set the "CPU Fan Profile" to "Manual"

6: Set the "CPU Upper Temperature" to "55" (Lower Temperature can be left as it is)

7: Set the "CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle(%)" to "100", "Min Duty Cycle(%)" to "30"

8: Press F10 on keyboard and select "Yes"

This should make your CPU's HSF a little more aggressive. When you're using the stock one, you need all the help you can get!
Hope this helps.
 
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There are a great deal of suggestions flying around.

I designed and repaired computers for a living for many years, from about 1990 until I became disabled, now I repair only for family, friends and my own of course. However, I make sure I do not take on jobs that are too taxing.

Now to the issue.

Did you say your system runs fine until it is taxed, such as with a game? If so, with all games or only the most recent one?

There have been some good answers to your problem, however, they have not been qualified or quantified. Please answer my above questions and I will go from there.
 
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There have been some good answers to your problem, however, they have not been qualified or quantified. Please answer my above questions and I will go from there.
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Hmmm, not sure if you are inferring we are all incompetent, or your intelligence is far superior......
I suggest you brush up on your interpersonal skills.
 
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Did you say your system runs fine until it is taxed, such as with a game? If so, with all games or only the most recent one?

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Hmmm, not sure if you are inferring we are all incompetent, or your intelligence is far superior......
I suggest you brush up on your interpersonal skills.

Actually .. yesterday night I was monitoring the temperatures of my system ... GPU, CPU, Motherboard...
I had kept all the tools On.. while playing GTA V...

things I noticed...
1. First .. fortunately / unfortunately the hard shutdown din't happened .. even after 1/2 hr of game-play.. it was surprising since i had not made any changes in the system.
2. The CPU temperature reached to max. 71 degree centigrade.

After I wrapped up for the day .. I remembered that I used to record the gameplay using Mirillis Action! software (Mp4 recording + 30fps + 480 resolution)... but this time I dint put it On...
This one is also a resource eating app.

May be I will check tonight .. with these condition...!!

Will post the Feedback...
 
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I am Thankfull to the members over here ... for really helping me out .. trying sorting out the problem....
but .. by ur statement.. do you mean to say that I should close the Browser / Tab (of the browser) .. if i am involved in some other thing on my system....??
 
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Hmmm, not sure if you are inferring we are all incompetent, or your intelligence is far superior......
I suggest you brush up on your interpersonal skills.

I apologize, that did sound crass. Some suggestions were clear while some contradicted suggestions by others, this in all probability made it difficult for the OP to make proper decisions.

I try to make suggestions clear, simple and easy to understand, without too much information at one time, this tends to help people with computer problems think through each step, which has already happened regarding my first post [to the OP], he is already questioning a piece of software.


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Some suggestions were clear while some contradicted suggestions by others
That's the nature of these forums. We're dealing with people from around the world - different languages - different cultures - different socioeconomic positions - different knowledge levels - and different experiences.:lovetpu: Yes, it's messy, and sometimes the info is WRONG less than perfect;), but normally, the job gets done.
 
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Actually .. yesterday night I was monitoring the temperatures of my system ... GPU, CPU, Motherboard...
I had kept all the tools On.. while playing GTA V...

things I noticed...
1. First .. fortunately / unfortunately the hard shutdown din't happened .. even after 1/2 hr of game-play.. it was surprising since i had not made any changes in the system.
2. The CPU temperature reached to max. 71 degree centigrade.

After I wrapped up for the day .. I remembered that I used to record the gameplay using Mirillis Action! software (Mp4 recording + 30fps + 480 resolution)... but this time I dint put it On...
This one is also a resource eating app.

May be I will check tonight .. with these condition...!!

Will post the Feedback...
That software will put more load on your CPU, thus increasing temperatures. Try running a game + that program and check your temps.
 
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After all the permutation & combination ...

it seems the issue was with the PSU... It seems to be dead now.. but starts if I switch ON-OFF multiple times....
I tried checking my system with a friends PSU .. seems to be working then. Also the GPU is working .. with still some doubts .. still the testing is ON.

and the GPU which was declared dead by the repair shop is still working ...

pls suggest a PSU for my configuration.. and in future PSU to support cards like Sapphire R7 265 OR GTX 750 Ti...
 
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Your PSU has a 3 year warranty.
 
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power supply is bad
overheating will not cause a hard-power off

u were right..
its indeed the PSU.!!

Now guys pls suggest me a new PSU
and in future PSU should be able to support cards like Sapphire R7 265 OR GTX 750 Ti...
 
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430 watts was not the wrong size. I'd recommend 400-550 watts. What market are you in? If you are in the US market, I'd recommend XFX because they are solidly built and normally come with a rebate to get their cost down.
 
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430 watts was not the wrong size. I'd recommend 400-550 watts. What market are you in? If you are in the US market, I'd recommend XFX because they are solidly built and normally come with a rebate to get their cost down.

Thanks..
I am frm india...
 
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The wattage listed on a power supply cannot always be trusted. The poorly built PSUs advertise "peak" watts and good ones advertise "continuous" watts.

If you can, get a bronze or higher 80 Plus Certified power supply. I often use Corsair 550 to 650 watts, and with your current computer, you should be fine with a 550 watt, high quality power supply. Within each Watt category [such as 550 watts] there are several 80 Plus sub-categories, beginning with the lowest to highest quality [best use of power at the wall]: 80 Plus, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum. To keep it simple, for example, an 80 Plus Gold will use less electricity to supply a constant 250 watts than an 80 Plus or 80 Plus Bronze. There is more to it than that, that is important, however, saving electricity and staying cooler* are advantages of high quality and high 80 Plus rating that most people will desire.

I can get very technical, however, the above is important.

Power supplies submitted for 80 Plus Certification:
http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/80PlusPowerSupplies.aspx

This is a great review site:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/index.php

NOTE, re staying cooler:

* as long as it has a fan and a switch to keep it running continuously in hotter climates


NOTE 2:

I am extremely tired at the moment and hope what I wrote is understandable to you. If you have questions of me, please post here.
 

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occasionally I do know what I am talking about ....
the CX series power supply are JUNK
also the wattage means jackshit its the amperage that counts and the FX chip draw a lot of amp's
coupled with the fact that his gpu is under-powered and GTA V seemly endless appetite for cpu-cycles + his attempt to record gamplay just pushed it over the edge
either of these will be fine
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
I would also be looking for a better a gpu . a 5670 is woefully inadequate
 
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occasionally I do know what I am talking about ....
the CX series power supply are JUNK
also the wattage means jackshit its the amperage that counts and the FX chip draw a lot of amp's
coupled with the fact that his gpu is under-powered and GTA V seemly endless appetite for cpu-cycles + his attempt to record gamplay just pushed it over the edge
either of these will be fine
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438014
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096
I would also be looking for a better a gpu . a 5670 is woefully inadequate


Did anyone mention CX series, may be I missed it. As far as I know there are 2 CX series from Corsair that were submitted for 80 PLUS Certification, and I have not looked those up to see if they remain in production - because I ignore all CX PSUs, they are manufactured for OEMs. I use and suggest HX and TX series Corsair; I noticed that you did NOT mention them. Personally, I do not care what company someone purchases from, as long as they are aware that they should buy quality - and that was the thrust of my post above, quality. That is why I left a link for ALL PSUs from every company that submitted them for 80 PLUS certification.

Also I said, "
I am extremely tired at the moment and hope what I wrote is understandable to you. If you have questions of me, please post here." And, jonnyguru does NOT recommend purchasing garbage power supplies. I would have provided more specific power supply companies and PSU series, however as I said, I was exhausted when making the above post.

Most Seasonic are good, however, Corsair usually is less expensive. It is obvious that Seasonic is trying to get to the mainstream user with the power supply you listed from newegg. Note that I provide links for people to learn from, links to an online seller sometimes follow. I want users to know what they are buying before looking at prices.

On a side note, the last power supply I purchased for myself was a Seasonic 80 PLUS Platinum, probably not what most people would purchase, and that is why I did not begin suggesting exactly what I purchased for my computer.

I did some quick leg work for you and am providing a link to a review site for the Seasonic you mentioned, it seems to be built on an older design, the review date was May 2010:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/05/18/seasonic_m12ii620_power_supply_review/1#.VUEPX6NFBhE

This is Jonnyguru's review of the 850 watt version, given here to let you see how both sites review PSUs:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=356

Do the rest of the legwork yourself to provide through reviews of any other products, that will help the OP more than providing your personal preferences for a PSU. You may be correct in PSU recommendations - or wrong, the OP will never know without a through review to back up what you say. The links I originally posted provided enough information for you or anyone else to search for further information and reviews.


The next time you comment, please take an entire post [in this case I believe it was mine], including it's thrust, into consideration before commenting on another person's post. Or, if I missed something, list the person you are responding to. NOTE: In my above post, I did not say you were ignorant, neither do I now.

Thank you.


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Removed double comment, and edited for clarity.

NOTE: You said something to the effect that wattage was worthless to consider. I was only looking at quality, and as [I assume] you know, a quality PSU rated at 550 to 650 watts will provide both the wattage AND amps needed for a non-overclocked computer with a single GPU. And, I know all about single rail, split rail, and split rail tied into a single rail - so, keep your "educational" comments to yourself, as they are domineering and have no detailed educational value at all.
 
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