Help with Computer Problems

joek · 06-06-2005, 05:21 AM

Whenever I play computer games or run programs on my computer, it randomly restarts the computer by itself without any warning. My computer is pretty descent. Can anyone tell me what is wrong?

**The_Other_One** · 06-06-2005, 05:28 AM

First off, saying your computer is "pretty decent" tells us NOTHING. I still consider my old Thunder bird "pretty decent"

But, from what you said, I'd suspect a power supply problem. Either too weak or just a faulty one.

joek · 06-06-2005, 05:49 AM

i just got a new 480watt power supply

my computer has:
3.07 ghz
syntax mobo
radeon 9600 series 128 mb
cd-rom
480 watts power supply
1g ram
120gb harddrive
that's about it.

joek · 06-06-2005, 05:53 AM

can the problem be caused by parts not matching the other parts?

**The_Other_One** · 06-06-2005, 06:36 AM

I'm not sure what you mean by not matching... But if it started after the new power supply, that's probably your problem. I would assume you have a cheap power supply in there and it's probably not putting out decent amps. Or even new ones could be faulty...

joek · 06-06-2005, 06:42 AM

what kind of power supply do you suggest?
btw the problem was always there from the beginning and i just changed the power supply and the problem was still there

**Praetor** · 06-06-2005, 01:04 PM

Quote:

i just got a new 480watt power supply

make and model?

Quote:

syntax mobo

model?

Quote:

what kind of power supply do you suggest?

see PSU 101.

Sounds like you have a temperature problem

joek · 06-06-2005, 11:23 PM

mobo:

syntax s648

power supply:

GrandLab ATX- 480w

how do i adjust temperature?

saurabh008 · 06-07-2005, 01:32 AM

I think its tempreture problem as well. Check what tempreture your CPU is running at. You can do that by going into the BIOS settings. Check what is the tempreture limit for your CPU which will depend on its model. You might wanna try this site http://users.erols.com/chare/elec.htm. If its too high try fixing up the clutters of wire inside your computer. You can even try getting a better cooling system for your CPU.

joek · 06-07-2005, 02:30 AM

eh...sorry..BIOS setting? how do i get there? i'm pretty new at these stuff.

06-06-2005, 05:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
joek New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14	Help with Computer Problems Whenever I play computer games or run programs on my computer, it randomly restarts the computer by itself without any warning. My computer is pretty descent. Can anyone tell me what is wrong?

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,307	First off, saying your computer is "pretty decent" tells us NOTHING. I still consider my old Thunder bird "pretty decent" But, from what you said, I'd suspect a power supply problem. Either too weak or just a faulty one. __________________ Urban De-Development * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT * C2D T5250 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100 * G4 1.33GHz \| 512M RAM \| 40G HD \| Radeon 9200

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joek New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14	i just got a new 480watt power supply my computer has: 3.07 ghz syntax mobo radeon 9600 series 128 mb cd-rom 480 watts power supply 1g ram 120gb harddrive that's about it. Last edited by joek; 06-06-2005 at 06:00 AM.

06-06-2005, 06:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,307	I'm not sure what you mean by not matching... But if it started after the new power supply, that's probably your problem. I would assume you have a cheap power supply in there and it's probably not putting out decent amps. Or even new ones could be faulty... __________________ Urban De-Development * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT * C2D T5250 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100 * G4 1.33GHz \| 512M RAM \| 40G HD \| Radeon 9200

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06-06-2005, 05:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
joek New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14	can the problem be caused by parts not matching the other parts?

06-06-2005, 06:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
joek New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14	what kind of power supply do you suggest? btw the problem was always there from the beginning and i just changed the power supply and the problem was still there

06-06-2005, 11:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
joek New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14	mobo: syntax s648 power supply: GrandLab ATX- 480w how do i adjust temperature?

06-07-2005, 01:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
saurabh008 New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 10	I think its tempreture problem as well. Check what tempreture your CPU is running at. You can do that by going into the BIOS settings. Check what is the tempreture limit for your CPU which will depend on its model. You might wanna try this site http://users.erols.com/chare/elec.htm. If its too high try fixing up the clutters of wire inside your computer. You can even try getting a better cooling system for your CPU.

06-07-2005, 02:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
joek New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14	eh...sorry..BIOS setting? how do i get there? i'm pretty new at these stuff.