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Random restarts
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by Revelation
on 2007-01-22 02:33:26
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every so often my computer just randomly turns off for no reason, i think it's something to do with overclocking or something, i'm not sure on how to reduce it or find if thats the problem at all, its really annoying when i play warcraft and it turns off as soon as i complete the mission can anyone help? 
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Re: Random restarts
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on 2007-01-22 10:14:54 |
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it could be a power supply problem, or your processor might be overheating. my advice is to run anti-virus, just in case, then install some CPU temperature monitoring software, if available. keep your computer on a stable wall outlet, and allow air flow into and out from the fan. 
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Re: Random restarts
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on 2007-01-22 10:54:58 |
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That's good to know. My friend is having the same problem. His computer sometimes shuts off for no reason. @Gendou- Do you know of any CPU Temp programs?    |
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Re: Random restarts
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on 2007-01-22 15:45:52 |
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here's a few you can try: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,7309-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html (assuming you have sensors and/or a 'smart' motherboard) http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php http://mbm.livewiredev.com/ (click one of the mirror sites to download) |
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Re: Random restarts
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by Revelation
on 2007-01-22 17:07:44
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thanks everyone, thats really useful info, *takes out unessescary appliances, runs scan*
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Re: Random restarts
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on 2007-01-23 04:44:29 |
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That is commonly the problem of an overclocked computer or CPU Abnormalities due to electrical shortage, power interruption, or over-voltage or something like those. I'm always encounter it to my computer after the wide flickering power interruption in our house. My HDD, Motherboard, and AVR was replaced except my CPU. But my CPU acts like it just weakens and runs not like those old days before. So if you did some overclocking to your computer or you have this abnormalities in your computer... 1. Better to open the CASE of your System Unit 2. Put it beside the wall or even a place with side support and ensuring it that it will be stable and not easilly be shaked. 3. Check regurarlly the CPU FAN and the Air flow in your computer. 4. Check your Power Supply that is firmly attach to the motherboard. 5. Be sure that the CPU is not loose-attach in the PINS of your Motherboard (not recommended in Pin-less Processor). If I miss something, please add some information...because I think I'm missing something. |
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Re: Random restarts
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on 2007-01-23 08:39:18 (edited 2007-01-23 08:40:46)
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Aside from cleaning out the case every month or so using a can of air, I'd say you got most everything else Ruy Lopez. :D Though I would not risk trying to reinsert the processor unless as either a last resort or you know EXACTLY what you're doing.
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Re: Random restarts
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on 2007-01-23 09:11:57 (edited 2007-01-23 09:20:44)
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h4xordude: Hehehehe! Wierd name ha! By the way, in my statement and list there is something missing. But in your statement a while ago... "Aside from cleaning out the case every month or so using a can of air" ...this means that CLEANING EVERY MONTH is included in my list. No! I didn't include it because it is obvious if you open the CASE of a computer, you will expose it from the air and importantly you "clean your machine everyday". It is very recommended to use a Can of Air in cleaning, but the very important is to COOL DOWN the CPU itself. So mentain a large flow of air, so I just "OPEN THE CASE" I mean the Case itself exposing the motherboard, the CPU, the HardDisk without cover but sticking it to the naked Chassis. I don't mean you place it over the table one by one and run it without the chassis, but to open the Side Chassis. And some overclocked computer always (but not sure and not recommended) was being started by removing the CPU under its chip holder. So that's my LAST (not #5) option in my list. We always remove the CPU when we overclock to check the Voltage in every holes of the CPU SLOT, but I'm not sure if someone of you also remove it. So we always check if we just inserted firmly the CPU. We done it to some slower computers like 80486, 80586pro, and 80686 (hehehe! what are those numbers?) so I'm not doing it to Pentium 3 or the latest Speedy Processors. Because once you lose some pins on your chip, different amount of voltage or not stable voltage is flowing in your CPU. (the Last or #5 is not recommended to SLOT 1 and PIN-Less processors) I'm just missing 2 list...so please remind me something or even a hint to complete this list. |