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by Grant Bennet-Alder,Jun 30, 2015 7:18 AM in response to Mike Petersen
Grant Bennet-Alder
Jun 30, 2015 7:18 AM
in response to Mike Petersen
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DesktopsUncontrolled power-off is usually caused by excessive heat buildup.
Use Console.app to examine the logs right before it shut down. Cold start is flagged by a line in the log that says "Boot Time". See what entries are right before that.
also check for kernel panics using this article:
Mac OS X: How to log a kernel panic - Apple Support
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Mac Pro (Late 2013)'s shutdown problem with Davinchi Resolve 11
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Jun 30, 2015 8:11 AM in response to Mike Petersenby lllaass,Also I would install a temp and fan sped app to see what is happening to temps and fan speed. I use Macs Fan Control