Intensive video games and video rendering causing random reboots after moving house
CPU - Intel i7-4770 3.40GHz
RAM - 8 GB (2x4)
64 bit Win10
GPU - Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Motherboard - Gigabyte B85M-D2V
PSU - EZCOOL JSP-500P12N -500 W
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I've upgraded my PC around 2.5 years ago now. First it was the GTX 1060, and then the i7-4770 a few months after.
I have been living in an apartment with relatively stable electricity. Had absolutely no issues relating to random reboots, even within intensive videogames or rendering.
6 months ago i've moved to a house and the issues started. It works well most of the time but using power tools or the oven would cause my PC to consistently reboot during intensive videogames.
The wattage was confirmed to be appropriate for the house by an electrician, but a long term test was not conducted.
I believe power fluctuations are the fault of the issues.
Recently it's been getting worse, i assume either the PSU is failing or the fluctuations are wilder for a variety of reasons.
My work PC has not been having any of these issues, i assume because i do not run games or video rendering software on it. That and that the PC components do not draw that much power even in intensive use.
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**What i would like to know is the best course of action:**
- do i go and buy one of those battery units that keep PC on during blackouts?
OR
- do i go and replace my PC's case and PSU?
Please advise or ask for clarifications if there is not enough info.
I tried my best to be thorough.
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***Resolution***
Good news!
I did go and buy a new case and PSU. Went through the whole ordeal of transplanting my whole PC over, which took around 4 hours with a lot of help from a friend. And now today i tested playing an intensive ass videogame while there were power tools being consistently used. It didnt give any impression it was going to reboot randomly.
Safe to say the issue is now fixed.
Indeed the PSU was not handling the power fluctuations properly. The new 750W one seems to be able to.