I think frequent restarts is in relation with CPU

[Guest]

I have seen alot of people having the problem where their computer just turns off or restarts at random, listening to music, talking to friends, surfin the web, playing games, and boom just restarts. Well I have spent the past 5 hours trying to figure this problem out. At first it would just be when I was on everquest it would restart, then it was starting up everquest, then it would be loading eq, then it would be on aol, then it would be after logging in while starting up startup programs, thenit would be right after logging in, then before logging in, and now it is right about at the logging in time(logging in to windows and these are all when it restarts

So it was gradually decreasing Cpu usage when it was restarted, first high usage, then it got lower and lower when it starts restarting, and it is only when it is doing something like loading up startup programs, etc

So it must be in relation with the cpu, and if not there is no other reason I would see why it is doing this

But how would I find out if this is true? I don't have another CPU to test out.. ;/

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Overheating. Random reboots are often a sign of over-heating. Things you can
do:

1) Open the case and make sure all fans are operating, especially the cpu
fan. While you're in there, get a can of compressed air and blow out the
dust bunnies.

2) Make sure the drive tower is well ventilated and not stuck in some
department store computer desk pc cabinet with only a little vent hole in
the back.

3) Visit a local pc shop and have them add an intake or exhaust fan. This is
not something you should do on your own unless you are familiar with the air
circulation pattern inside your machine. Adding a fan can be
counterproductive if not done correctly.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Guest]

1. All fans are operating I am pretty sure, and I blew it out as best as I coul
2. And my whole computer is pretty well ventilated it is in a open are
3. What are intake or exhaust fans? I think I might have one, it goes near the soundcard and video card et


someone else also said that it could be memory failure.. how would I know if that is true?

 

[Guest]

Hmm I just tried to start up computer and it started saying this on the speakers:

1. System Failed CPU Over-Clocking

2. System Failed Memory Test


I have never even tried to overclock on that computer so I don't know what it is talking about.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Intake and exhaust fans are generally installed at the front and rear of the
case to draw air through. Exhaust fans are common, but you usually only see
intake fans on custom builds and high-end equipment. If the problem occurs
infrequently at first, then with increasing regularity as time goes by, then
overheating is a likely suspect.

If you want to check the memory, there are free programs here:

http://www.simmtester.com/page/products/doc/download.asp
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

But keep in kind that a thorough test can only be done with test equipment
at a computer shop. Software tests are not perfect in diagnosing these
issues. At the price of memory today, you may find that the test costs more
than a replacement stick.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Sean,

You may want to bring this to a shop, if the cpu settings are wrong, you can
have some serious damage to the cpu and other components.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Guest]

Hmm.. so it is either a problem with the CPU or Memory, but I can't really run a software test because I can't get on the computer at all now, if it doesnt load at first(saying what I said before) then it just restarts when it is logging into window

So confused!! lol, all I want to do is play some damn everquest! lol

 

[Guest]

i know how you fell just stay calm it will come to you soon its only a machine it can be fixet