strange problem

ghetto_toon · 02-04-2008, 07:26 AM

Hi everyone think this may be my first post here but anyway I recently built a pc and am having an odd issue anytime it gets bumped no matter how slight it shuts off and reboots .even walking past it can make it do this. Isuspect the psu but would like some more in put on it

now to the hardware 350w psu , ecs 671t-m v1.0 modo ,1gb crucial ddr2 667mhz , 80 gb western digital sata hdd , 320 gb wd ide hdd , ATI radeon x1300 pro pci-e vid card , sony dvd rw drive , 3.33ghz celeron d processor think thats about it if anymore infos needed let me know

imsati · 02-04-2008, 02:15 PM

Before replacing the CPU, I would open up the case and double check *every* connection inside the system, as well as making sure the power feed to the PSU is snug. It's possible something is just loose.

ghetto_toon · 02-04-2008, 10:36 PM

Wasnt planning to replace cpu was the psu i was talking about .

ive checked all connections numerous times tried different outlets power cords all with the same results i believe theres a bad solder in my psu everything else in was purchased new less than a month ago except for the cpu and cooling fan

oscaryu1 · 02-05-2008, 01:24 AM

Quote:

350w psu

Had a 250W PSU with the exact symptoms.

Try another PSU.

ghetto_toon · 02-08-2008, 02:31 PM

could anyone recommend what wattage psu i should get im thinking 5-600w might be over kill just looking at future upgrades

twitchtwice · 02-08-2008, 08:36 PM

450 should be fine.

ghetto_toon · 02-14-2008, 12:56 AM

Ok just try and diagnose this further i pulled out another 350w that i know has never had any issues and was running a very similar setup just fine for months and still have the same issue any kind of shock no matter how slight will make it shut off and restart does anyone have any other sugestions on what could be causing this

its realy driving me nuts i sneezed last night and just my body jarring from the sneeze near it restarted it. It did stop for about a day after leaning it on the side while it was running and wiggling all connections nothing happened till my finger ot hit by the cpu fan after the fan splitting my finger nail it wouldnt shut off for a day or 2 then it went right back

maybe irelavent info just stating what i know so far so maybe itll help me get some help

oscaryu1 · 02-14-2008, 02:01 AM

HDD? Might be a bit sensitive...

3 of 7 · 02-14-2008, 02:18 AM

3 things come to mind here,
1 was the case previously used with a different mobo? If so, there is always the possibility that there is an unused standoff behind the motherboard that's making an intermittent short .
2 Are the screws on the mobo tight? Some of em need to ground.
3 I've seen some weird stuff happen with ecs (pcchips) mobos that just defied all logic.

ghetto_toon · 02-18-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3 of 7

3 things come to mind here,
1 was the case previously used with a different mobo? If so, there is always the possibility that there is an unused standoff behind the motherboard that's making an intermittent short .
2 Are the screws on the mobo tight? Some of em need to ground.
3 I've seen some weird stuff happen with ecs (pcchips) mobos that just defied all logic.

yes to 1 and 2 im kinda leaning towards what you said in number 3 guess next thing to try is my other case ill get back with yall after i have a chance

02-04-2008, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
ghetto_toon New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 23	strange problem Hi everyone think this may be my first post here but anyway I recently built a pc and am having an odd issue anytime it gets bumped no matter how slight it shuts off and reboots .even walking past it can make it do this. Isuspect the psu but would like some more in put on it now to the hardware 350w psu , ecs 671t-m v1.0 modo ,1gb crucial ddr2 667mhz , 80 gb western digital sata hdd , 320 gb wd ide hdd , ATI radeon x1300 pro pci-e vid card , sony dvd rw drive , 3.33ghz celeron d processor think thats about it if anymore infos needed let me know

02-04-2008, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,541	Before replacing the CPU, I would open up the case and double check every connection inside the system, as well as making sure the power feed to the PSU is snug. It's possible something is just loose. __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 You do realize that everytime PC eye Posts, God kicks a puppy, and every time someone takes his advice, He smothers a kitten in front of a child, right? http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619

02-08-2008, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
twitchtwice Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 310	450 should be fine. __________________ CPU: C2D e8400 @ 3.6 HSF: Arctic Freezer 7 MOBO: Gigabyte P35-DS3L RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 GPU: XFX GeForce G92 8800 GTS HDD: WD Raptor 150GB PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700W CASE: Antech 900 OS: Win XP x64 MON: Samsung 932BW All this for CS:S? Why not :)

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02-04-2008, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
ghetto_toon New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 23	Wasnt planning to replace cpu was the psu i was talking about . ive checked all connections numerous times tried different outlets power cords all with the same results i believe theres a bad solder in my psu everything else in was purchased new less than a month ago except for the cpu and cooling fan

02-08-2008, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
ghetto_toon New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 23	could anyone recommend what wattage psu i should get im thinking 5-600w might be over kill just looking at future upgrades

02-14-2008, 12:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
ghetto_toon New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 23	Ok just try and diagnose this further i pulled out another 350w that i know has never had any issues and was running a very similar setup just fine for months and still have the same issue any kind of shock no matter how slight will make it shut off and restart does anyone have any other sugestions on what could be causing this its realy driving me nuts i sneezed last night and just my body jarring from the sneeze near it restarted it. It did stop for about a day after leaning it on the side while it was running and wiggling all connections nothing happened till my finger ot hit by the cpu fan after the fan splitting my finger nail it wouldnt shut off for a day or 2 then it went right back maybe irelavent info just stating what i know so far so maybe itll help me get some help

02-14-2008, 02:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
3 of 7 Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 34	3 things come to mind here, 1 was the case previously used with a different mobo? If so, there is always the possibility that there is an unused standoff behind the motherboard that's making an intermittent short . 2 Are the screws on the mobo tight? Some of em need to ground. 3 I've seen some weird stuff happen with ecs (pcchips) mobos that just defied all logic.

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