Computer shuts down ONLY when not running a game | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

vast lark Dec 23, 2025, 11:08 PM

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My PC just randomly shuts off when I’m not doing anything demanding but seems to be fine when playing games and what not. I have genuinely no idea what this means.

sharp sluice Dec 23, 2025, 11:20 PM

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Are you using windows 11?
Could be the auto sleep mode thing

vast lark Dec 23, 2025, 11:21 PM

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sharp sluice Are you using windows 11? Could be the auto sleep mode thing

Windows 10

sharp sluice Dec 23, 2025, 11:21 PM

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vast lark Windows 10

Could be the same thing
Look for sleep mode in the settings

vast lark Dec 23, 2025, 11:21 PM

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but its like while im doing stuff too but lemme see

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Yea sleep mode isnt auto turned on

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it like shuts off and turns back on

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just out of no where

sharp sluice Dec 23, 2025, 11:22 PM

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Mmm

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Idk then

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