Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

      
Discover the best free computer help!
Learn more about Geeks to Go by taking the tour. Spyware, virus, trojan, fake security or privacy alerts? Read the malware cleaning guide.
 
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
i recently upgraded and now my PC randomly goes off!
5HoR7Yn0L3Gz
post May 3 2008, 02:25 PM
Post #1


New Member
*
Posts: 7
From: Witbank
OS: Windows XP
:(hey guys... i REALLY need some help... i recently upgraded my PC to a dual-core AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor with an ASUS M2N-MX mobo and 2GB of RAM... now my PC just randomly switches off... most often when i'm playing a game... i also have an nVidia GeForce 6800 graphics card... PLZ help me...
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Neil Jones
post May 4 2008, 01:36 PM
Post #2


Member 5k
********
Posts: 5,418
From: UK
OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3
How big is the power supply (number of watts, not physical dimensions biggrin.gif)
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
SenShiS
post May 7 2008, 08:46 AM
Post #3


New Member
*
Posts: 6
OS: XP home edition sp2
it's either your power supply or overheating...
any specs on that?
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
5HoR7Yn0L3Gz
post May 8 2008, 01:09 PM
Post #4


New Member
*
Posts: 7
From: Witbank
OS: Windows XP
my power supply is only a 300W so i really think thats the problem Neil. But SenShiS it can't be over heating because it got fresh thermal paste before i installed the CPU and all my fans are clean and running optimumly
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
fenzodahl512
post May 8 2008, 01:26 PM
Post #5


Trusted Helper
Group Icon
Posts: 4,267
OS: Windows XP
Hello.. Since you mentioned your power supply is just 300watt, and you use Athlon X2 with Nvidia 6800 vga card, I doubt your power supply have enough juice to feed your system..

My suggestion is to borrow someone's else power supply with 450watt or above power rating and observe your pc behaviour.. But I STRONGLY suggest you get a better power supply as soon as possible. An under-powered system can damage your computer component..


Regards
fenzodahl512
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Neil Jones
post May 8 2008, 04:46 PM
Post #6


Member 5k
********
Posts: 5,418
From: UK
OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3
A powering off system under load is a classic sign of an under-resourced power supply. It may be fine just sitting there showing you your Microsoft Word and what not, but give it something heavy to do like World of Warcraft and you soon run out of juice.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
5HoR7Yn0L3Gz
post May 10 2008, 01:16 AM
Post #7


New Member
*
Posts: 7
From: Witbank
OS: Windows XP
thanx alot for all the help guys i appreciate it
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
 

Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 
RSS Time is now: 22nd November 2008 - 03:14 PM
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service. The forum is run by volunteers who donate their time and expertise. We make every attempt to ensure that the help and advice posted is accurate and will not cause harm to your computer. However, we do not guarantee that they are accurate and they are to be used at your own risk.
Powered By IP.Board © 2008  IPS, Inc.