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Question

computer powers off event 41 kernel power

Aug 25, 2015 6:46AM PDT

cpu fx 8320
gpu r9 280x toxic
mobo asus m5a78l
ram 2 x hyper x fury 4gb
psu quiet ace 750w

computer turns off when playing games and sometimes ramdimly event 41 kernel power happens 2-4 times a day

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There are priors on this
Aug 25, 2015 7:01AM PDT

But the causes are all over the map. The only common items were hardware, cooling and once in a while drivers.

Given the wide spread causes you should take this up with the machine's maker and push for them to fix it.

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Aug 25, 2015 7:11AM PDT

i built it my self i have a cooler master fan for the cpu. it use to over heat but i leave the side of the case open so im pretty sure its not overheating i have checked all the drivers for updates and downloaded any ones needed

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Then it's a bad piece somewhere.
Aug 25, 2015 7:24AM PDT

Looks like you'll have to RMA and try other parts. The error doesn't really tell you which part it is. However if you google each board and read reviews sometimes you find others that are reporting issues. Then you RMA that one and here's the important step. Do no get that make/model to replace it.