Computer shuts down when playing games, please help.

[helrazer]

i have 1 basic dvd dl rw drive

 

[ampz]

just upgraded 2 sli 9800 gt every time i start a game it loads but when i start to play it shuts down my pc // asus crosshair/ 9950 phenom/ 2x 9800 gt xfx/ 4 gb dominator/ am i missing n e thing pls help

 

[Manikle]

ampz, you left out what PSU you have..
You can also use the PSU wattage calculator at:
http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/

 

[ampz]

i have a 700w ezcool jsp-700 n e ideas o and my xfx9800gt 1 is vershon 1 and 1 is vershon 2 dose this matter??

 

[ampz]

it works out i need a 644w so im at max there will e replaceing with a 1000w soon as fundin is there

 

[Manikle]

Change your PSU as soon as possible, before it does some damage.
At the very least, remove the second card,
I wouldn't purchase another Ezcool, though.
I've read of numerous instances of Ezcool psus being the culprit behind SLI set-up shutdowns.
JohnnyGuru, whose psu tests are well-respected, posted that Ezcool psus are poor quality.
Nvidia has a listing of SLI certified PSUs at:
http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build_psu.html
Once you seriously investigate a new psu, you might want to check back and see if anyone is familiar with the brand and/or psu.

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