Computer freezing up

Keisuke2k4 · 12-22-2005, 02:47 AM

After leaving my computer on for a hour or less, the comp just suddenly freezes up, the mouse, keyboard, everything, and i have to restart the comp.
Is there way to fix this?

NeuromancerWGDD'U · 12-23-2005, 03:46 AM

Sounds like it could be either a heat issue or a voltage problem (or even just the OS). Try downloading a program called SpeedFan and checking the temperatures and voltages of your computer.

With the voltages what you're looking for is any major deviation from what it's supposed to be. For instance, if your +5v is reading at 3.5v, you have a problem. If it's at 4.89 volts, you're fine, but the ideal reading would be an exact match (5v).

SpeedFan doesn't tell you which temperature sensor is which (and you actually might not even have a CPU temp. sensor if your computer's antiquated), so it might be a bit confusing at first. If anything's hanging out at a high temperature (65/70 degrees C) right before it shuts down, it's probably an overheat issue (barring the video card, which will usually run pretty hot at all times (60/70 degrees if anything shiny's been running)).

Alternatively, after your computer shuts down you could go into the BIOS and check to see if your CPU is overheating then.

Keisuke2k4 · 12-24-2005, 08:47 AM

Um... on the speed fan thing, my +5v is at 5.00v,
what does it mean by temp1, temp 2, temp3?
my temp 1 is at -55C
temp 2 is at -2C
temp 3 is at 41C??

12-22-2005, 02:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Keisuke2k4 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 29	Computer freezing up After leaving my computer on for a hour or less, the comp just suddenly freezes up, the mouse, keyboard, everything, and i have to restart the comp. Is there way to fix this?

12-23-2005, 03:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
NeuromancerWGDD'U Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I miss Oregon... Age: 19 Posts: 477	Sounds like it could be either a heat issue or a voltage problem (or even just the OS). Try downloading a program called SpeedFan and checking the temperatures and voltages of your computer. With the voltages what you're looking for is any major deviation from what it's supposed to be. For instance, if your +5v is reading at 3.5v, you have a problem. If it's at 4.89 volts, you're fine, but the ideal reading would be an exact match (5v). SpeedFan doesn't tell you which temperature sensor is which (and you actually might not even have a CPU temp. sensor if your computer's antiquated), so it might be a bit confusing at first. If anything's hanging out at a high temperature (65/70 degrees C) right before it shuts down, it's probably an overheat issue (barring the video card, which will usually run pretty hot at all times (60/70 degrees if anything shiny's been running)). Alternatively, after your computer shuts down you could go into the BIOS and check to see if your CPU is overheating then. __________________ My little machine: S423 Pentium 4 1.3Ghz, 4x256 16-bit RIMM RAM, 32MB TNT2 video card. I think it may be time to upgrade... The upgrade! My machine will soon be a 939 X2 4000+, 4x512 DDR400, and an 8600GTS. Last edited by NeuromancerWGDD'U; 12-23-2005 at 03:49 AM.

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12-24-2005, 08:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Keisuke2k4 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 29	Um... on the speed fan thing, my +5v is at 5.00v, what does it mean by temp1, temp 2, temp3? my temp 1 is at -55C temp 2 is at -2C temp 3 is at 41C??