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Lancesocon
Copper Contributor
Jun 12, 2026

During the game, the Windows 10 PC suddenly shut down automatically

I'm experiencing an issue where my Windows 10 PC suddenly shuts down automatically while I'm playing games. The shutdown happens unexpectedly and without warning, causing me to lose progress and interrupting my gaming sessions. I want to understand why this is happening and how I can fix it to prevent my computer from shutting down during gameplay. Any advice on possible causes and solutions to ensure my PC remains stable and does not shut down randomly while gaming would be very helpful.

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    Alaiaam
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    Your Power Supply Unit is responsible for delivering stable power to all your components. When you launch a game, your graphics card and processor demand significantly more power. If your PSU is failing, underpowered for your hardware, or just old, it can fail to deliver, causing an immediate, hard shutdown.