PC keeps turning off

dread base · 14 Apr 2006 at 01:07

Hello all,

My new pc keeps rebooting when trying to access files like game patches on a storage IDE Hdd which is a Hitachi deskstar 250GB. And my pc keeps truning off when trying to burn a dvd or cd. I reseated the mobo in the case re plugged in all the wires and it is still happening.

System specs

Amd opteron 144 @stock
Giel 2GB Value kit @ Stock
Ati power colour x800GTO @ stock
Samsung Sata II 80GB Primary drive
Hitachi deskstar 250GB IDE Storage
Hiper 580W modular black
DFI Sli-D

Thanks.

Tappits · 14 Apr 2006 at 01:57

Might be a temp problem.
Go look in the bios for a shut down temp
Or
Might be a problem with your PSU

dread base · 14 Apr 2006 at 02:00

Yeh im shure case temps are normal i set bios to 70 degrees to shut down so shouldnt be a temp problem im thinking its the psu.

Tom|Nbk · 14 Apr 2006 at 02:05

the psu is more than powerful enough for that setup, what are your cpu temp's and motherboard temp's?

dread base · 14 Apr 2006 at 13:47

They are both around 40 degrees. In a thermaltake case.

SiriusB · 14 Apr 2006 at 14:30

Might have to do this the hard way mate. Get a spare PSU or nick a mates and try it in your rig. See what happens.

SiriusB

evil.jelly · 14 Apr 2006 at 15:31

I have this problem too. Mine manifests itself more while i am gaming.

I have tried everything, basically swapping my entire brand new system over for another piece by piece.

THe only pieces left to change are psu (waiting on a hiper 580w as we speak) and the cpu (which i am seriously hoping is not the cause).

Let us know how you fair, thanks. I am hoping a new psu will fix the problem.

dread base · 14 Apr 2006 at 16:07

Well i set up the system with just the SATA drive downloaded the patch file which was on the IDE drive and i opened the file and the pc didnt crash. So am i right in thinking this pc doesent like the IDE drive becuase i might be able to get another SATA and put this 250GB IDE in my other pc.

evil.jelly · 14 Apr 2006 at 16:20

Have you checked your event viewer in administrative tools for error messages that might explain the problem?

I recently had to uninstall and reinstall the nvidia drivers after multiple errors with the nvata bus which caused reboots (for a different pc than I had previously referred to).

Mint_Sauce · 14 Apr 2006 at 16:58

Have you installed your motherboard drivers? If so, then have a look for any updates on the manufacturers website.

Mystique · 14 Apr 2006 at 20:45

Could try running a memtest.. my PC used to reboot/turn itself off due to RAM errors.

Good luck.

dread base · 15 Apr 2006 at 00:49

Now my pc wont load up past the DFI logo when booting please help.

sja360 · 15 Apr 2006 at 01:12

dread base said:
Now my pc wont load up past the DFI logo when booting please help.

it wont get past the DFI logo when turning the pc on? what happens does it just freeze? or does it reboot after that? i'm thinking its more the motherboard if its just freezing on the DFI logo.

dread base · 15 Apr 2006 at 01:31

Yeh it just freezes on the DFI logo i tried to reset cmos aswell.