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Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:07 pm
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I've been having this problem with my computer recently. It shuts down for no reason at all (happened a few times when I'm playing TFC) when i try to turn it back on it does the same thing for the next few mintues. Then it turns back on. What is wrong with my computer.
Note: It's not overheating I've checked |
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Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:09 pm
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| u might have a cord wired poorly in ur powerbox, or connecting to ur harddrive that is loose. or if ur a real uber noob u set a task that runs every day that shuts off ur computer. i had that once and i forgot to disable it and freaked out every time my computer shut off 'randomly' |
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Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:12 pm
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| It could be alot of things really, I'd check with the power supply first though. |
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Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:18 pm
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| Ok I'll try that. |
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Fri Dec 01, 2006 11:01 pm
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If it really shuts down like Windows usually does then check the Event Log, maybe you'll find some related info there.
If what you really meant is "powers off instantly" as if you unplugged it from the electric outlet then it's probably hardware related and sometimes it's kinda difficult to find out why. |
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Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:32 am
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My dad had that happen to him once.
What he did to solve it was wipe everything, then restart fresh.
It could be either Hardare (Mobo, PSU, CPU possibly)
Or a Virus
That's all I got... |
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Sat Dec 02, 2006 10:21 am
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Uhh I'm not going to wipe everything, and it's not a virus either. 90% of the time it powers down is when I'm playing TFC and usally when I have a good score.  |
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Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:27 pm
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I realize you said you checked...but this hints of overheating. A faulty power supply would be my next guess. Note...that's only a guess.  |
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Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:07 pm
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| I realize you said you checked...but this hints of overheating. |
Well said...
You said you checked, and your temperatures were fine. However, most generic temperature sensors are situated for case temps, or for HDD temps. These are not NEARLY as important as your mainboard temp or your CPU temp. I HIGHLY suggest you check with your motherboard manufacturer's specifications to determine where your temperature sensors are actually located.
You may also do what I did when I built my computer. Spend an extra $90 - $150 bucks on a standalone temperature guage. Sure, it takes up one of my drive bays, but, it's a nifty little device that has a temperature guage for my CPU, for my video card, and even a voltage sensor. (Which helped immensely when I was having issues with the capacitor for my case lighting system)
Lastly, I'm going to recommend you stay away from programs like "Motherboard Monitor", because it is so easy to screw up the configuration, and then all of your numbers will be way off. Try a piece of software that I swear by. (Everest Home Edition)
Not only will it give you any temperatures that your motherboard can sense, but, it also displays TONS of other interesting system information.
Here is a link to download it:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Everest-Home-Edition.shtml
I hope this helps your problem. Please let me/us know what happens from here.
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:23 pm
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Hey AVP....
I had the same problem with a PC i had a few years ago. And yupers...it was the power supply. It only costs about 15-20 $ so is a cheap fix... if not, at least a cheap way to start to narrow down possible problems.
Also do you have cats or dogs? Hairs are conductive, they could of burnt or shorted out ram, etc.
Good Luck trying to figure it out.
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:42 pm
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| One time I got a virus that would turn my computer off every hour on the hour. At the time I was too noob to figure out how to get rid of it, so once it started getting close to the hour mark I would set my computer clock back 45 minutes. Ahh, those were the days. |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:13 pm
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| Bentdog wrote: |
Hey AVP....
I had the same problem with a PC i had a few years ago. And yupers...it was the power supply. It only costs about 15-20 $ so is a cheap fix... if not, at least a cheap way to start to narrow down possible problems.
Also do you have cats or dogs? Hairs are conductive, they could of burnt or shorted out ram, etc.
Good Luck trying to figure it out.
Bent |
My cat sleeps on my moniter and he uses my computer to get to it. This also started happening after he started sleeping there. |
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Frag the Weak, Hurdle the Dead
Tucker -"I'm sorry, what? It's kind of hard to hear you over the sound of your constant team killing."
"Wow! Brazil is big." —George W. Bush, after being shown a map of Brazil by Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:24 pm
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| Chips wrote: |
| I realize you said you checked...but this hints of overheating. |
Well said...
You said you checked, and your temperatures were fine. However, most generic temperature sensors are situated for case temps, or for HDD temps. These are not NEARLY as important as your mainboard temp or your CPU temp. I HIGHLY suggest you check with your motherboard manufacturer's specifications to determine where your temperature sensors are actually located.
You may also do what I did when I built my computer. Spend an extra $90 - $150 bucks on a standalone temperature guage. Sure, it takes up one of my drive bays, but, it's a nifty little device that has a temperature guage for my CPU, for my video card, and even a voltage sensor. (Which helped immensely when I was having issues with the capacitor for my case lighting system)
Lastly, I'm going to recommend you stay away from programs like "Motherboard Monitor", because it is so easy to screw up the configuration, and then all of your numbers will be way off. Try a piece of software that I swear by. (Everest Home Edition)
Not only will it give you any temperatures that your motherboard can sense, but, it also displays TONS of other interesting system information.
Here is a link to download it:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Everest-Home-Edition.shtml
I hope this helps your problem. Please let me/us know what happens from here.
FE |
The program didn't work it tries it and it locked up repeatedatly. I'm going to open my computer up and see what's wrong with it. |
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Frag the Weak, Hurdle the Dead
Tucker -"I'm sorry, what? It's kind of hard to hear you over the sound of your constant team killing."
"Wow! Brazil is big." —George W. Bush, after being shown a map of Brazil by Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:21 pm
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| I fixed it. It was dust the blocked the fan. My computer is running twice as fast now. Thanks for the help. |
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Frag the Weak, Hurdle the Dead
Tucker -"I'm sorry, what? It's kind of hard to hear you over the sound of your constant team killing."
"Wow! Brazil is big." —George W. Bush, after being shown a map of Brazil by Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:36 pm
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Overheating...yeah, that's the ticket.  |
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