My computer restarts suddenly usally when trying to play video or
somthing that needs more power or cpu. I have checked the cpu temps are
fine and have tried another cpu have checked memory and that is fine
also. Does this sound like a power supply issue? Any suggestions would
be greatly appreciated.

dstrebel wrote:
> My computer restarts suddenly usally when trying to play video or
> somthing that needs more power or cpu. I have checked the cpu temps
> are fine and have tried another cpu have checked memory and that is
> fine also. Does this sound like a power supply issue? Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated.


Well I certainly would swap the PSU for something more powerful (make sure
it's a recognised brand, though, not a pound-store unit). Tagan is my brand
of choice at the moment.
--
Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for sprinkling
on salads.

On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 23:37:29 -0000, "Miss Perspicacia Tick"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>dstrebel wrote:
>> My computer restarts suddenly usally when trying to play video or
>> somthing that needs more power or cpu. I have checked the cpu temps
>> are fine and have tried another cpu have checked memory and that is
>> fine also. Does this sound like a power supply issue? Any suggestions
>> would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>Well I certainly would swap the PSU for something more powerful (make sure
>it's a recognised brand, though, not a pound-store unit). Tagan is my brand
>of choice at the moment.

Supposedly Tom's Hardware has had Tagans failing a lot
recently. Sometimes I'm not sure if they know a power
supply from a stick of gum but it's worth considering.

On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 23:01:01 GMT, dstrebel <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>My computer restarts suddenly usally when trying to play video or
>somthing that needs more power or cpu. I have checked the cpu temps are
>fine and have tried another cpu have checked memory and that is fine
>also. Does this sound like a power supply issue? Any suggestions would
>be greatly appreciated.

Don't tell us anything about the PSU...just let us guess! lol


Have a nice one...

Trent©

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On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 23:01:01 GMT, dstrebel
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>My computer restarts suddenly usally when trying to play video or
>somthing that needs more power or cpu. I have checked the cpu temps are
>fine and have tried another cpu have checked memory and that is fine
>also. Does this sound like a power supply issue? Any suggestions would
>be greatly appreciated.

Find a commonality, what will and won't restart it.
Disable the automatically-restart-on-error setting, Google
will find details.

take power supply readings with a multimeter.

YOu might try describing the system, makes/models of the
major parts?

dstrebel:

> My computer restarts suddenly usally when trying to play video or
> somthing that needs more power or cpu.

What is 'something'? Is it only happening on video?

List your components, brands and model numbers and the troubleshooting
steps you've taken so far. Not, "I checked memory" but how you checked the
memory. Be specific about the circumstances when the computer restarts.
--
Mac Cool

>> My computer restarts suddenly usally when trying to play video or
>> somthing that needs more power or cpu.

I had a computer where it would reboot when I played it hard. Turned out the
power button on the front panel was making a bad contact and would reboot the
machine when it was warm and the computer was lightly touched. Replaced the
momentary switch, worked fine ever since.
Still, it could be your power supply.

As weird as this sounds... this worked for me. I was having the exact same
problem as you and ran through checking the graphic card, checking the
temperature, cleaning the computer, running test, etc. and then someone
suggested running chkdsk. I did and it worked! Hope it does it for you.

"dstrebel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:N6fJd.27947$eT5.1752@attbi_s51...
> My computer restarts suddenly usally when trying to play video or somthing
> that needs more power or cpu. I have checked the cpu temps are fine and
> have tried another cpu have checked memory and that is fine also. Does
> this sound like a power supply issue? Any suggestions would be greatly
> appreciated.

kony wrote:
> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 23:37:29 -0000, "Miss Perspicacia Tick"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>> dstrebel wrote:
>>> My computer restarts suddenly usally when trying to play video or
>>> somthing that needs more power or cpu. I have checked the cpu temps
>>> are fine and have tried another cpu have checked memory and that is
>>> fine also. Does this sound like a power supply issue? Any
>>> suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Well I certainly would swap the PSU for something more powerful
>> (make sure it's a recognised brand, though, not a pound-store unit).
>> Tagan is my brand of choice at the moment.
>
> Supposedly Tom's Hardware has had Tagans failing a lot
> recently. Sometimes I'm not sure if they know a power
> supply from a stick of gum but it's worth considering.


Thanks, Dave, I have a 550W Tagan and haven't had a problem.
--
Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for sprinkling
on salads.