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January 29th 08, 10:59 PM
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PC shuts off at random
My computer just powers off wothout warning sometimes then won't turn on
again for several minutes. The computer hasn't been overheating or even under heavy load when it happens. Which piece of hardware is the cause of my trouble so that I can replace it? The motherboard is an ABIT IS7, the PSU is a Coolmax 450W, and the CPU is a 2.8GHz P4 Northwood. Or is the problem with something else? Any suggestions on how to narrow it down would be appreciated. 
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January 29th 08, 11:20 PM
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PC shuts off at random
What temperatures are you taking?
"jtblake" wrote in message ... My computer just powers off wothout warning sometimes then won't turn on again for several minutes. The computer hasn't been overheating or even under heavy load when it happens. Which piece of hardware is the cause of my trouble so that I can replace it? The motherboard is an ABIT IS7, the PSU is a Coolmax 450W, and the CPU is a 2.8GHz P4 Northwood. Or is the problem with something else? Any suggestions on how to narrow it down would be appreciated.
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January 31st 08, 12:42 AM
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PC shuts off at random
My CPU typically runs at 42C (108 F) and my system at 39C (103 F).
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote: What temperatures are you taking? "jtblake" wrote in message ... My computer just powers off wothout warning sometimes then won't turn on again for several minutes. The computer hasn't been overheating or even under heavy load when it happens. Which piece of hardware is the cause of my trouble so that I can replace it? The motherboard is an ABIT IS7, the PSU is a Coolmax 450W, and the CPU is a 2.8GHz P4 Northwood. Or is the problem with something else? Any suggestions on how to narrow it down would be appreciated.
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January 31st 08, 12:53 AM
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PC shuts off at random
Do you have any way to check on memory and the gpu?
"jtblake" wrote in message ... My CPU typically runs at 42C (108 F) and my system at 39C (103 F). "Colin Barnhorst" wrote: What temperatures are you taking? "jtblake" wrote in message ... My computer just powers off wothout warning sometimes then won't turn on again for several minutes. The computer hasn't been overheating or even under heavy load when it happens. Which piece of hardware is the cause of my trouble so that I can replace it? The motherboard is an ABIT IS7, the PSU is a Coolmax 450W, and the CPU is a 2.8GHz P4 Northwood. Or is the problem with something else? Any suggestions on how to narrow it down would be appreciated.
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January 31st 08, 02:32 PM
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PC shuts off at random
Actually, no I don't. Is there a way to check those things?
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote: Do you have any way to check on memory and the gpu? "jtblake" wrote in message ... My CPU typically runs at 42C (108 F) and my system at 39C (103 F). "Colin Barnhorst" wrote: What temperatures are you taking? "jtblake" wrote in message ... My computer just powers off wothout warning sometimes then won't turn on again for several minutes. The computer hasn't been overheating or even under heavy load when it happens. Which piece of hardware is the cause of my trouble so that I can replace it? The motherboard is an ABIT IS7, the PSU is a Coolmax 450W, and the CPU is a 2.8GHz P4 Northwood. Or is the problem with something else? Any suggestions on how to narrow it down would be appreciated.
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January 31st 08, 05:25 PM
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PC shuts off at random
Yes, but you may not have software to do it. I will leave that question to
someone who is more expert at taking these temps since it may involve placing sensors in critical areas. I just thought maybe you were already set up to take those readings. "jtblake" wrote in message ... Actually, no I don't. Is there a way to check those things? "Colin Barnhorst" wrote: Do you have any way to check on memory and the gpu? "jtblake" wrote in message ... My CPU typically runs at 42C (108 F) and my system at 39C (103 F). "Colin Barnhorst" wrote: What temperatures are you taking? "jtblake" wrote in message ... My computer just powers off wothout warning sometimes then won't turn on again for several minutes. The computer hasn't been overheating or even under heavy load when it happens. Which piece of hardware is the cause of my trouble so that I can replace it? The motherboard is an ABIT IS7, the PSU is a Coolmax 450W, and the CPU is a 2.8GHz P4 Northwood. Or is the problem with something else? Any suggestions on how to narrow it down would be appreciated.
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January 31st 08, 08:27 PM
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PC shuts off at random
Obviously... make sure the fans are running. And the vents are clear.
"jtblake" wrote in message ... Actually, no I don't. Is there a way to check those things? "Colin Barnhorst" wrote: Do you have any way to check on memory and the gpu? "jtblake" wrote in message ... My CPU typically runs at 42C (108 F) and my system at 39C (103 F). "Colin Barnhorst" wrote: What temperatures are you taking? "jtblake" wrote in message ... My computer just powers off wothout warning sometimes then won't turn on again for several minutes. The computer hasn't been overheating or even under heavy load when it happens. Which piece of hardware is the cause of my trouble so that I can replace it? The motherboard is an ABIT IS7, the PSU is a Coolmax 450W, and the CPU is a 2.8GHz P4 Northwood. Or is the problem with something else? Any suggestions on how to narrow it down would be appreciated.
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