Computer shutdown after running Cgminer for 40-60 minutes

[EarlGrievous]

Plugging it into another outlet did help..... ran for 3:30 instead of 40-60min.  Thought that was the root cause then and upped my "targ-temp" back to 75 from 65 and my computer quickly shutdown.  99% sure its the VRAM temp now. 

Any suggestions on how to control/limit my VRAM temp on this R9 280x (bios version 015.041).  I've read that you can change the bios info for the 280x?  Will this help control the VRAM temp?

[Starscream]

Get MSI Afterburner and create a fan protfolio there. Mine is rather linear until the 85%/85c mark, than it just stabilizes on 85% and I let CGwatcher change intensity in case GPU overheats.

[carly200]

LOL

can anybody explain, how drawing too much from a wall outlet will shut down the PC? I say it is impossible, unless the cicuit breaker/fuse blows...



Why didn't you try to set the fans at 80% for some time, just to check if it is temps....

[miner765]

If he lives in an apartment, there are 2 or 3 different corks that control his power. If they get overloaded, they simply would not give enough power to PSU and PSU will shut down do prevent damage to MB.

[Wipeout2097]

Wait... are you even undervolting the cards?

[carly200]

If he lives in an apartment, there are 2 or 3 different corks that control his power. If they get overloaded, they simply would not give enough power to PSU and PSU will shut down do prevent damage to MB.

I am curious, can you elaborate?

I think: either the fuse blows, or you will get your power. (or the cable will run hot) how can you not pul the amps?
It is not like a 200m cable through the garden.... so how do you want to increase the resistance, so that you canot pull your power?


well, but maybe I underestimate the low quality American wiring... 110V is just plain crap ;-)
are we talking about 110V outlets here and low quality installations?