Computer turns off randomly

**Lefo16** · 05-23-2016 01:49 PM

Hi all,

I have been having this problem for so long. My computer will just turn off without warning.

I have changed the power supply and memory and it still happens. Even tried reinstalling windows.

Is there anyway to find out what the problem is. I tried Event Viewer but I don't know what to look for to see if there were any errors.

Is it because of some bios settings?

Thanks!

Computer specs:

Intel Core i7 4790K | ASUS Maximus VII Hero | G.SKILL RipjawsX F3-1866C9D-16GXM 16GB 2X8GB DDR3-1866 CL9 | Sapphire R9 290 | Samsung 840 EVO Series MZ-7TE500BW 500GB | Western Digital WD4003FZEX Black 4TB | Corsair Graphite Series 760T | EVGA Supernova 850 G2

**NemesisChild** · 05-23-2016 09:44 PM

Does it occur at the desktop with no programs open or only doing heavy operations?

**Code_Frenzy** · 05-24-2016 11:56 AM

Are you running default BIOS settings? I had this problem when enabling the XMP profile for my Corsair RAM, just sudden power off with no warning and on re-powering I would sometimes be greeted with a message stating that a power surge had been detected and the system had been stopped to prevent damage.

**Lefo16** · 05-26-2016 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by Code_Frenzy

Are you running default BIOS settings? I had this problem when enabling the XMP profile for my Corsair RAM, just sudden power off with no warning and on re-powering I would sometimes be greeted with a message stating that a power surge had been detected and the system had been stopped to prevent damage.

I have default BIOS setting but I have this problem enabling or disabling XMP. Thanks for your help.

**Lefo16** · 05-26-2016 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by NemesisChild

Does it occur at the desktop with no programs open or only doing heavy operations?

with no programs or minimal programs at idle. I usually see it off when I leave for a long time and come back.

**Lefo16** · 05-26-2016 12:26 AM

See link for my idle temperature

http://s33.postimg.org/6hchi6usv/screenshot.png

**NemesisChild** · 05-26-2016 09:53 PM

Have you cleared the CMOS?

**wa3pnt** · 05-26-2016 11:03 PM

This is a thought.

Turn on the computer and enter the BIOS.

Leave the computer on, and see if it shuts down.

If it doesn't, then it's definitely a setting in the operating system.

If it does shut down, you know it's a BIOS setting causing the shutdown.

RodeoGeorge

**Nate152** · 05-27-2016 12:00 PM

Hi Lefo16

Are you sure it's not going into sleep mode?

**wa3pnt** · 05-28-2016 06:01 PM

Good thought Nate152.

I have "Never" set for all the sleep and hibernation in the Power Settings to avoid any problems with items not "waking up".

With todays efficient components, I don't think it really saves that much power, and on my Flight Simulator computers it really causes havoc on a long flight.

On something like a Laptop that is on battery power, they are useful. But on a Desktop, I find more problems than benefits.

RodeoGeorge

NemesisChild PC Specs
Motherboard	ASUS Maximus X Hero (WI-FI AC)
Processor	Intel i7 8700K
Memory (part number)	G.Skill F4-3600C16D-16GTZR
Graphics Card #1	Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti FE
Graphics Card #2	Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti FE
Monitor	ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q
Storage #1	Samsung 970 PRO 512GB NVMe M.2
Storage #2	WD Black 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache
CPU Cooler	NZXT Kraken X42
Case	Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNova 1200 P2
Keyboard	Logitech G910 Orion Spark
Mouse	Logitech G703 Wireless
Headset	Logitech G Pro
Mouse Pad	SteelSeries
OS	Windows 10 Home x64 (UEFI)
Network Router	Linksys WRT1900AC

Code_Frenzy PC Specs
Motherboard	Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
Processor	i7-6700k
Memory (part number)	LPX 3000MHz DDR4 (CMK16GX4M2B3000C15)
Graphics Card #1	Zotac GTX 980ti AMP!
Storage #1	(OS) Samsung SM951 256GB NVMe
Storage #2	(Data) SanDisk Ultra II 960GB SSD
CPU Cooler	XSPC Raystorm Pro with custom loop
Case	Phanteks Enthoo Luxe
Power Supply	Corsair 1200W (Hx1200i)
OS	Windows 10 Pro
Accessory #1	XSPC Daul bay pump/res, EX420 + RX240 rads
Accessory #2	ROG Front Base

NemesisChild PC Specs
Motherboard	ASUS Maximus X Hero (WI-FI AC)
Processor	Intel i7 8700K
Memory (part number)	G.Skill F4-3600C16D-16GTZR
Graphics Card #1	Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti FE
Graphics Card #2	Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti FE
Monitor	ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q
Storage #1	Samsung 970 PRO 512GB NVMe M.2
Storage #2	WD Black 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache
CPU Cooler	NZXT Kraken X42
Case	Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNova 1200 P2
Keyboard	Logitech G910 Orion Spark
Mouse	Logitech G703 Wireless
Headset	Logitech G Pro
Mouse Pad	SteelSeries
OS	Windows 10 Home x64 (UEFI)
Network Router	Linksys WRT1900AC

wa3pnt PC Specs
Motherboard	Formulas VII
Processor	i7-4790
Graphics Card #1	Poseidon
Monitor	Planar 27" Touch & Sony 27"
Storage #1	Intel 500GB SSD
Storage #2	(3) Intel 250GB SSDs
CPU Cooler	Water
Case	CL S8
Power Supply	RM1000
OS	Windows 8.1 Pro
Network Router	Numerous Netgear

Nate152 PC Specs
Motherboard	ROG Maximus IX Code
Processor	i7-7700k 5.2GHz Delidded
Memory (part number)	16GB G.Skill Trident Z 4025MHz 17-17-17-39-2T
Graphics Card #1	Titan Xp - EKFC waterblock
Graphics Card #2	Titan Xp
Sound Card	ROG SupremeFX 2015
Monitor	HP ZR30w
Storage #1	Toshiba OCZ VX500 256GB
CPU Cooler	Swiftech Apogee GTZ
Case	Thermaltake Armor+ VH6000
Power Supply	EVGA Supernova 1600w Titanium
Keyboard	Cyberpower Skorpion K2
Mouse	Razer Basilisk
Headset	Sennheiser HD6XX / Modmic 5
OS	Windows 10 Home 64 bit
Accessory #1	Asus optical drive
Accessory #2	Koolance ERM-2K3U

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