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[fps_Josh]

Well,

It seems that my computer likes to just randomly turn off. It does not shut down. Just turns off like theres is no power or something.

This has only jsut started doing it recently but now it's doing it like every 15mins. At first i tried a different plug socket and power lead but this seems to have made no difference.

I guess it could be the PSU but i'm not sure if it is.

It seems to randomly turn off when its under stree. For example. It seems fine till i play css. There are no preformance issues.... it just turns off.

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Field    Value
Computer    
Operating System    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack    Service Pack 2
DirectX    4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name    JOSH-18F4E6A630 (xxxxx)
User Name    Josh
    
Motherboard    
CPU Type    AMD Athlon X2 64 Dual Core, 2200 MHz
Motherboard Name    Unknown
Motherboard Chipset    Unknown
System Memory    1024 MB
BIOS Type    AMI (06/02/06)
Communication Port    Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port    Printer Port (LPT1)
    
Display    
Video Adapter    NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT  (256 MB)
Monitor    Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]  (12101)
    
Multimedia    
Audio Adapter    Logitech USB Headset
Audio Adapter    Realtek HD Audio output
    
Storage    
IDE Controller    NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA Controller
IDE Controller    NVIDIA nForce 590/570/550 Serial ATA Controller
IDE Controller    Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
SCSI/RAID Controller    NERO IMAGEDRIVE SCSI Controller
Disk Drive    Maxtor 6V080E0  (74 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive    BENQ DVD DC DW1670
Optical Drive    NERO IMAGEDRIVE2 SCSI CdRom Device  (Virtual CD-ROM)
SMART Hard Disks Status    OK


PSU
BLUE 400W Powersupply Serial ATA NorthQ

If any more information is needed please ask.

[bUmHaT]

could be bad RAM (try running on just one of your two modules, and then the other), but a psu problem seems more likely

how many amps do you have @ 12v?

[stabhappy]

It's not a ram problem and its very unlikely to be PSU. I'm guessing its a graphic card heat problem.

[fps_Josh]

I'm told this might help.

The voltages on the system health are:

CPU Vcore:1.360v
+12.0v:11.985v
+5.0v:5.171v
+3.3v:3.312
3vsb:3.312


Temps of my GPU:

When doing nothing: 48
When playing css: 54

[TQD]

Try leaving it on in the bios and see if it happens. If it does it's a hardware fault. If not it's most likely one of the multiple windows problems.

You'll probably have to end up testing each component seperately, good luck

[bUmHaT]

Try leaving it on in the bios and see if it happens. If it does it's a hardware fault. If not it's most likely one of the multiple windows problems.

You'll probably have to end up testing each component seperately, good luck

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[Deadude]

could be ur cpu overheating also does ur pc come straight back on or do u have to turn it off at the power

[stabhappy]

it's graphical related. anything else and the machine would either restart or just lock up.

run ATItool stress test.

[fps_Josh]

could be ur cpu overheating also does ur pc come straight back on or do u have to turn it off at the power

It turns off and i get a black screen. Doesn't freeze or crash. Just turns straight off:(

it's graphical related. anything else and the machine would either restart or just lock up.

run ATItool stress test.

Ive got the ATItool0.20 but how did i run the stress? I tried the video stress on HL2 and that worked fine. Ive updated my GPU drivers aswell.

What next?

Any chance of it being a virus?

[stabhappy]

your pc TURNS OFF? i thoguht you meant it stayed on but you got a black display.

In this case, it could certainly and most probably is CPU overheat. Or a power unit failure.

[Garamiah]

It seems that my computer likes to just randomly turn off. It does not shut down. Just turns off like theres is no power or something.

your pc TURNS OFF? i thoguht you meant it stayed on but you got a black display.

i thought he made it pretty clear..

probably psu, just get it tested

[stabhappy]

It may not specifically be a PSU problem, it may just not be giving sufficient load power anymore.

OP, it could be capacitor aging leading to lower wattage levels, why would explain why it's been getting more frequent.

[fps_Josh]

Well ive monitored my CPU temps when running HL2 engine and putting my PC under stress. My CPU seesm to go up to about 60, around 40 when idle. My GPU goes to about 70 and 30ish when idle.

I used speedfan to monitor these so they should be pretty acurate.


Ill go round the PSU from my mates pc in a bit and see if it still does it.


Yeah the computer actually turns off. All of the lights shutdown and fans stop. Like someone has just pulled the plug out.


ive ran a couple of virus scans and gone through HTJ and nothing:( So im guessign a hardware problem.

Is there any tests i can put my CPU under to check if it is that?

The warentee runs out in like 4 weeks so if there is a fualt i can get a replacement. =0
Cheers guys,

Josh


EDIT: This is a fairly new build. 3-4months maybe? Surely the PSU should still be ok?

[stabhappy]

60 degrees? thats generally too hot. get it sorted via warranty.

[Komet]

The HSF on your CPU is mounted improperly, that or it's just terrible. You should be idling around 30C and loading under 45C.

[MCClammer]

60 degrees? thats generally too hot. get it sorted via warranty.

Ahh bad memories whyy!!!

On topic my CPU used to run at 60C(it was amd too, 4800), I found out the HSF that a friend mounted didn't make full contact with my CPU. My PC would never shut down, it would BSOD because of a crappy USB TV tuner but that got sorted. I would put money that your bios may have a auto shutdown setting, but I would say PSU.. unless you are getting inaccurate readings in which case it could be a lot warmer.