PC Shuts down

[bloberts]

Description of the issue:

My PC shuts down on career mode trying to load the scientific research missions. I have managed to get as far as taxiing.

[PC Only] Did you remove all your community mods/add-ons? If yes, are you still experiencing the issue?
I have none and yes.

How often does this occur for you (Example: Just once, every time on sim load, intermittently)?

Every time but at different stages.

Please list clear steps you took in order to help our test team reproduce the same issue:

1. tried multiple times

What peripherals are you using, if relevant:

Honeycomb alpha, bravo and tmaster rudder peddles

[PC Only] Are you using Developer Mode or have you made any changes to it?

[PC, MSFS 2020 Only] Are you using DX11 or DX12?

[PC Only] Many issues may be due to an outdated graphics card. Please state your Graphics Card Driver Manufacturer (NVIDIA, Intel, AMD) and Version:

[PC Only] What other relevant PC specs can you share?

MEDIA

Please add a screenshot or video of the issue occurring.

[Maki152]

This may be a PSU issue.

[PoppysGreat]

I had this issue with 2020 when I added a Turtle Beach yoke. You need powered USB hubs to power the equipment needed for the sim. This helped but eventually I had to swap out the 750 watt Platinum rated Power Supply with a 850 watt. Went with a lower rated Gold. No more issues.

[TenPatrol]

You forgot to mention which version of Windows you’re using, what components are inside your PC case and which device is connected to the PC. It’s also helpful to list all the background programs running while you’re gaming.