Asus mother board help

[husker9.2]

I am in dire need of help.


Got a new computer. It's great, runs the TW games fantastically. Except there is a big problem.


Seemingly after a certain period of time, it isn't always consistent, the Computer will suddenly shut off.

No warnings no error messages. nothing.

But the weird part is that this only seemingly happens on the vanilla versions of games. i have played mods and some other programs for hours without a hitch.

And then went too play the vanilla and it with in 3-4 games it will go down.

Also weird is that after it goes down you cannot restart it for a certain period of time as it is supposed too, but you can get around this by swapping power cords.

I thought i would turn the power surge option off on the mother board, but it is still executing what i think too be a power surge shut off defense.

Any help would be appreciated! The mother board is an ASUS M4A785-M.

Will rep for right answer!!!

[Nanny de Bodemloze]

what kind of PowerSupply do you have? (include the wattage)

[husker9.2]

It is a DA series 600 watt

[Ishan]

True sounds like a PSU issue to me as well. Submit your full config so that we can know the PSU is right for it.

[husker9.2]

Is this the config you were looking for?


Machine name:
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.100218-0019)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/10 17:53:51 Ver: 09.06
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM
Page File: 1270MB used, 7071MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode


Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key:
Display Memory: 2287 MB
Dedicated Memory: 495 MB
Shared Memory: 1791 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver Version: 8.17.0012.6658 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail

[Jaketh]

its either your PSU, or your computer is overheating, which explains the random shutoffs as well

[husker9.2]

its either your PSU, or your computer is overheating, which explains the random shutoffs as well

It's not overheating, the Unit seemingly stay's incredibly cool, ( it has 3 fans).

[Jaketh]

It's not overheating, the Unit seemingly stay's incredibly cool, ( it has 3 fans).

you wouldnt be able to tell if your CPU was heating just by what you think your case is, mine has 7 fans and i still moniter CPU/GPU temp

[husker9.2]

you wouldnt be able to tell if your CPU was heating just by what you think your case is, mine has 7 fans and i still moniter CPU/GPU temp

I see. But i guess i struggle too see how it could be overheating. My last computer didn't overheat on the same games.

And this is a computer that is way ahead of it in virtually every aspect.

how do i monitor the Temp in game? And what temp is over the deep end?

[Jaketh]

depends on your CPU(thats what would cause the reboot) and to monitor, download speedfan run it, play a game for awhile and see what it says the temp is

[mrcrusty]

For the love of everything good and holy in this world, change your power supply.

When you said DA series 600w, I first though "oh the Silverstone Decathlon. Old, but solid."

Then I thought "wait a minute, the only 600w Silverstone has is the Strider Plus, the DA is a 650w and up power supply."

Then you said it has three fans. I was like "lolwut, 3 fans? That don't make no sense. Google shall get to the bottom of this!"

My fears were confirmed. Diablotek PSDA 600w.

Seriously, any power supplies made by Diablotek are crappy. Your power supply is failing. Get a new one.

[husker9.2]

For the love of everything good and holy in this world, change your power supply.

When you said DA series 600w, I first though "oh the Silverstone Decathlon. Old, but solid."

Then I thought "wait a minute, the only 600w Silverstone has is the Strider Plus, the DA is a 650w and up power supply."

Then you said it has three fans. I was like "lolwut, 3 fans? That don't make no sense. Google shall get to the bottom of this!"

My fears were confirmed. Diablotek PSDA 600w.

Seriously, any power supplies made by Diablotek are crappy. Your power supply is failing. Get a new one.

I see. It would make all the sense.

But this still leaves me with one question unanswered. Why is it crashing on the Vanilla games, but runs the Mod's four hours on end.

I have had the computer crash on empire total war, and Company of heroes on vanilla.

But i go over too modified games on Company of heroes it runs like a champ for hours on end.

I have alos had it run for long periods of time with sins of a solar empire.

[irishron]

Odds are the vanilla game is BUGGED.

[husker9.2]

Odds are the vanilla game is BUGGED.

they are all fully updated and running on the latest patches.

[MathiasOfAthens]

Really weird that several vanilla games all fail.

[mrcrusty]

What are the other specifications of your system? In particular the CPU, VGA, Windows version, HDD & RAM.

[husker9.2]

What are the other specifications of your system? In particular the CPU, VGA, Windows version, HDD & RAM.

here it is.

unless im missing something



Machine name:
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.100218-0019)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/10 17:53:51 Ver: 09.06
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.5GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM
Page File: 1270MB used, 7071MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode


Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key:
Display Memory: 2287 MB
Dedicated Memory: 495 MB
Shared Memory: 1791 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver Version: 8.17.0012.6658 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail

[Chudnofsky]

your specs seems to be fine either your power outlet is defective or something wrong with the power supply

[husker9.2]

So then i ask my last question. Which Power supply should i get for this system, i want too play MIITW, Empire, Shogun, Company of heroes. Some games like that without a problem.

what power supply should i get? and by who?

[Ishan]

Get a Corsair 650TX PSU and be done with it.