power problem

Runningkid · 11 Feb 2006 at 09:59

As it says in the title i ahve a power problem. Or at least i think it is anyways, my PC jsut randomly restarts itself. on a good day it doesnt do it, on a bad day it does it every few hours. I just got this new rig set up and i ahve checked all my wirings..

BigDom · 11 Feb 2006 at 10:18

WE'll need the entire spec of your PC to help you...

CPU (type and is it overclocked)
Motherboard ( make/model) and is the mobo bios up to date?
Graphics card ( and is it overclocked?)
What cooler(s) have you used?
What PSU are you running?
What OS are you running?

Cerberous · 11 Feb 2006 at 13:13

As BigDom said, we will need to know what spec you PC is before we can give you any advice.

Cerb

Runningkid · 12 Feb 2006 at 12:44

erm.. soz for the late reply,

CPU - 3700+ (939-stock)
Motherboard Foxconn/winfast - 6150K8-MA
Graphics card - onboard 6150
What cooler(s) - 1 retail CPU hsf, 2 x 80mm antec coolers
What PSU are you running- hiper 480W type R
What OS are you running - Window xp professional

BigDom · 12 Feb 2006 at 12:48

Mmm doubtfull it's a PSU problem as you could run that rig off a 300W probably.

I'd personally look at the OS, install the latest updates and drivers for everything. Make sure also that the CPU fan is rotating properly and no wires can snag it.

Runningkid · 12 Feb 2006 at 12:57

ok, just to check is 34 degrees idle for a CPU high? willit be cause by any over heating, etc? and does it matter that i m running a 32 bit version of windows, and my cpu is 64?

djunknown · 12 Feb 2006 at 13:38

tbh the temp is not too high on average to other systems, well it shouldnt be causing the problems in any case
also the version of windows is fine...
still thinking of what the problem could be
i will pm you soon

Runningkid · 12 Feb 2006 at 13:40

ok cheers

Runningkid · 12 Feb 2006 at 13:42

there is anotehr thing i should mention, this system dont shut down properly, when ever i click shut down it shuts down, u hear the power goes off, but then immediatly it switches it self back on, i thought it was a ghost!! so every time i shut it down i ahve to hold down the ppower button when it is booting up.

Runningkid · 13 Feb 2006 at 12:25

this is getting worse!! ahh,i think it happends more when i play games... i m annoyed!