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2] Check your PC’s resources.
If your PC shuts itself down due to power issues, then you need to make sure your PC’s resources are stable, sufficient, and undamaged. You can do the following:
- Check your PC’s power adapter, power cord, and electrical outlets. Make sure nothing is loose, torn, or problematic. You can try replacing the power adapter, power cord, or another power outlet to check if the problem is there.
- Check your PC’s PSU. Make sure your PC’s PSU is capable of providing enough power to your PC components, especially when you replace or add new components. You can use an online power calculator to calculate your PC’s power needs. If your PC’s PSU isn’t enough, you need to replace it with a larger one. Also, make sure your PC’s PSU isn’t damaged or leaking. You can use a multimeter to measure the output voltage of your PC’s PSU. If your PC’s PSU has a problem, you need to replace it with a new one.
3] Check your PC hardware.
If your PC shuts itself down due to hardware issues, then you need to check the hardware components of your PC. You can do the following:
- Check your PC’s RAM. RAM is one of the most frequently problematic hardware components. You can use programs like MemTest86, Windows Memory Diagnostic, or Windows Memory Checker to check the condition of your PC’s RAM. If your PC’s RAM has problems, you can try cleaning your PC’s RAM slots and pins, replacing your PC’s RAM position or slots, or replacing your PC’s RAM with a new one.
- Check your PC’s hard drive. A hard disk is a hardware component that stores your PC’s data and operating system. If your PC’s hard disk has problems, then your PC could be experiencing startup, boot, or shutdown problems. You can use programs like CrystalDiskInfo, HD Tune, or CHKDSK to check the condition of your PC’s hard drive. If your PC drive has a problem, you can try formatting, partitioning, or cloning your PC drive, or replacing your PC drive with a new one.
- Check your PC’s graphics card. A graphics card is a hardware component responsible for generating graphics on your PC. If your PC’s graphics card has problems, then your PC could experience BSOD, freeze, or shutdown, especially when running heavy applications or games. You can use programs like FurMark, GPU-Z, or MSI Afterburner to check the condition of your PC’s graphics card. If your PC’s graphics card has problems, you can try updating, restoring, or removing your PC’s graphics card driver, or replacing your PC’s graphics card with a new one.
- Check your PC’s motherboard. The motherboard is the hardware component that connects all the other components on your PC. If your PC’s motherboard has problems, then your PC could be experiencing serious problems, such as not booting, not being able to detect components, or turning itself off. You can use programs like CPU-Z, HWiNFO, or Speccy to check the condition of your PC’s motherboard. If your PC’s motherboard has problems, you can try updating, restoring, or removing your PC’s motherboard BIOS, or replacing your PC’s motherboard with a new one.