hi. I thought I had a problem with my psu or something in my system but I just need your advice. there are two computers hooked up on one plug, mine with amd x2 6000+ and my bro's hp computer with 400W. And we live in an apartment. Ok. When I used my computer like in april, it was running smooth without any problem. But now in summer time, there is a bit of a problem with random shutdown of my computer (it just powers down without any notice). Whenever my brother turns on his computer while I was using mine, mine turns off immediately. Whenever I try to open CPU-Z, my computer turns off. when ever I turn on my AC, my computer is unstable. Is it because of shortage of electricity or is there something wrong with my system? and if this pronglongs, could there be a permanent damage to my system? by the way, the fuse goes out often when we use hair dryer with 850 watt.
random shutdown of the computer. maybe power shortage?
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OvenMaster
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Methinks your PSU is on its way out, increased room temps are adding to the strain, and the circuit that your PC is connected to is overloaded as well.
First thing I would do is get your PC onto another electrical circuit. I would try a long extension cord plugged into another wall socket that is NOT on the same circuit that you're already sharing. Extension cords are perfectly safe as long as they're thick enough and kept out of the way of foot traffic. If the PC works normally after trying this, you've put off buying a new PSU... but not for long. It looks to me that it's very intolerant of low voltage.
First thing I would do is get your PC onto another electrical circuit. I would try a long extension cord plugged into another wall socket that is NOT on the same circuit that you're already sharing. Extension cords are perfectly safe as long as they're thick enough and kept out of the way of foot traffic. If the PC works normally after trying this, you've put off buying a new PSU... but not for long. It looks to me that it's very intolerant of low voltage.
I would think it is linked with the electricity available on this circuit. Try to plug it on another circuit, but try not to use an extension that is too long otherwise there would be more resistance. The only thing which doesn't work about that is that it is your computer having problems and not the breaker that should just jump. Anyhow, try that first since its free.
my cpu temps are pretty low. it is about 25-30 idle and 45 degrees when at load. i dont think it is temperature that causes it to shutdown.
Ok. I will try that after I get home. thanks.
Should'nt I have the same problem with all this in one plug?
600W PSU x2
250W PSU x3
145W PSU
2.1 Multimedia speakers
4x CRT
1x LCD
maybe the voltage band is too weak or it is unstable. If I turn on my hair dryer which is over 800 watt, the fuze goes out and everything in the room turns off. I live in a new york apartment with crappy powerline that barely supplies enough power in the summer. I've never had this problem in the winter or even in spring. The computer shuts off rather than turning down the fuze. I will try to get the long and thick extension line to use the plug from the other room and see what happens.
INTELCRAZY
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Yeah, I read in another thread that a 6000+ needed 1.4v to be stable...
OvenMaster
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You fixed it? Nice work! Just keep an eye open to see if turning on the A/C or hair dryer shuts it down like it used to. If not, you're home free. Good going!
And don't feel stupid. We all make mistakes.
Tom
And don't feel stupid. We all make mistakes.
Tom
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yea i think you are pretty much correct. My voltage was too low. When I put it at 1.45v as to be in the safe ground, it runs fine. It overclocked to 3.300ghz with 1.5325v and stable enough to run 3dmark06. thank!