QUOTE(richard912 @ Aug 7 2016, 01:20 PM)
Event 41 indicates your system is rebooting without a clean shut down. Without further details, this usually indicates a problem with the hardware. To help isolate the problem, check the following items:
1.Overclocking: Disable overclocking to see whether the issue occurs when the system is run at the correct speed.
2.Check the memory: Verify the memory by using a memory checker. Verify that each memory chip is the same speed and that it is configured correctly in the system.
3.Power supply: Make sure that the power supply has enough wattage to appropriately handle the installed devices. If you added memory, installed a newer processor, installed additional drives, or added external devices, such devices can require more energy than the current power supply can provide consistently.
4.Overheating: Check whether the system is overheating by examining the internal temperature of the hardware.
5.Defaults: Reset the system back to the system defaults to see whether the issues occur when the system is running in its default configuration.
QUOTE(g104 @ Aug 7 2016, 01:24 PM)
trust me get a min 650W. FYI, 550W is not enough but i recommend get at least 750W for more head-room.
QUOTE(dex-brz @ Aug 7 2016, 01:27 PM)
agree. 550w seems low based on your specs. plus if u overclock / have alot of components in your rig (like multiple casing fans, cooler, leds, etc)
go for 750w, since the price 750w vs 650w is very minimal
So insufficient psu power more likely or defective gpu?
BTW, I do have additional 2 240mm fans and 2 more Hdd in my build.
This post has been edited by hezda: Aug 7 2016, 01:33 PM