Got some PC problems just to let you all know

HundertzehnGustav · 11-27-12, 12:03 PM

If its not the temperature that shuts it down - the temps you post seem uncritical - , then the PSU might be the bottleneck and lose its capacity [over time... 4 years ...]

Cheapest thing i would go for is the renewal of the cooling paste on both CPU and GPU. Maybe its the 550 that is causing the shutdown signal. [i doubt it... usually they give off signs of overstress like pixels and funky artifacts... but i have not had a lot of dying graphics cards on my table dso far]

Take a look at it - or find yourself with a dead machine sometime soon in the future. Not something you need right now...?!

brett25 · 11-27-12, 04:01 PM

possibly voltage related? power supply may be failing and need replacing? Cheap Power supply always a very weak link in any computer

Gerald · 11-27-12, 04:08 PM

Use this and test,http://www.lavalys.com/products/everest-pc-diagnostics/

Aces · 11-28-12, 07:10 AM

Hi chaps,

Thanks for all the good advice. It could be a PSU problem I've replaced PSUs in the past okay, I'll have to hold off until well after Christmas to replace it if that is the problem. I'll also have a look at the CPU cooling fan replacement side of things although it could be a real PITA to fit. I tried the War Thunder open beta yesterday evening, was actually enjoying playing a game after so long, oh the irony!

and it crashed out twice when the PC shut down, have the same problem with the X_COM demo. I rolled back my Nvidia drivers just in case the latest ones were causing problems but it didn't resolve the issue.

Cheers and thanks

Aces

Jimbuna · 11-28-12, 01:26 PM

Quick fix wishes mate

HundertzehnGustav · 11-28-12, 02:02 PM

starting a job on monday that will take me exactly there... burning computers and no fekking idea why.
love it - wish i could be there to take a look.

GT182 · 11-28-12, 10:21 PM

Aces, also go to liquid cooling. Corsair has the H-60 setup that will take care of CPU overheating issues. It's a sealed unit so you don't have to worry about leaks. I have one now and would never go back to just a fan to cool the CPU.

Shown here ins the H-60: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...5&Sku=C13-2527 And watch the video too, that's further down the page.

Good luck mate.

11-27-12, 12:03 PM	#1
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	If its not the temperature that shuts it down - the temps you post seem uncritical - , then the PSU might be the bottleneck and lose its capacity [over time... 4 years ...] Cheapest thing i would go for is the renewal of the cooling paste on both CPU and GPU. Maybe its the 550 that is causing the shutdown signal. [i doubt it... usually they give off signs of overstress like pixels and funky artifacts... but i have not had a lot of dying graphics cards on my table dso far] Take a look at it - or find yourself with a dead machine sometime soon in the future. Not something you need right now...?! __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

11-27-12, 04:01 PM	#2
brett25 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oakland CA, USA Posts: 737 Downloads: 570 Uploads: 0	possibly voltage related? power supply may be failing and need replacing? Cheap Power supply always a very weak link in any computer __________________ http://shmf.larsbundgaard.dk/index.p...1tn5&board=7.0

11-27-12, 04:08 PM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Use this and test,http://www.lavalys.com/products/everest-pc-diagnostics/ __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-28-12, 07:10 AM	#4
Aces Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 211 Uploads: 0	Hi chaps, Thanks for all the good advice. It could be a PSU problem I've replaced PSUs in the past okay, I'll have to hold off until well after Christmas to replace it if that is the problem. I'll also have a look at the CPU cooling fan replacement side of things although it could be a real PITA to fit. I tried the War Thunder open beta yesterday evening, was actually enjoying playing a game after so long, oh the irony! and it crashed out twice when the PC shut down, have the same problem with the X_COM demo. I rolled back my Nvidia drivers just in case the latest ones were causing problems but it didn't resolve the issue. Cheers and thanks Aces __________________ Gamefront: http://tinyurl.com/bpbaeyl Mediafire: http://tinyurl.com/bn2aoqt YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/clvy94f RSS Feed: http://tinyurl.com/cpbbqv9 Blog: http://tinyurl.com/cv44x82

11-28-12, 01:26 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,938 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Quick fix wishes mate __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-28-12, 02:02 PM	#6
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	starting a job on monday that will take me exactly there... burning computers and no fekking idea why. love it - wish i could be there to take a look. __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

11-28-12, 10:21 PM	#7
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Aces, also go to liquid cooling. Corsair has the H-60 setup that will take care of CPU overheating issues. It's a sealed unit so you don't have to worry about leaks. I have one now and would never go back to just a fan to cool the CPU. Shown here ins the H-60: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...5&Sku=C13-2527 And watch the video too, that's further down the page. Good luck mate. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

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