My computer stops functioning all of a sudden after using for for time. The CPU power is still on but suddenly there is no signal to the monitor. If I switch off the power for 2 minutes and start the computer again, it works for some time and the same problem repeats again. There is no specifc time how it happenbs each time after I on the computer.
2006-08-24 08:43:45 · 11 answers · asked by Kiran Kumar CH 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
might be your comp is overheating. you might enter the bios on a restart sometime and watch your operating temp for about ten minutes to make sure it's not going above tolerance for your processor/machine
2006-08-24 08:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally is either the PSU power not enough, the Graphic Card (Video Card) is having problem, or the RAM is insufficient.
Since u mention the screen shut off but there's still power going on, so i guess the Graphic Card might need to change or u need to upgrade the RAM.
Maybe go and get a new graphic card to replace it and also upgrade the RAM also.
Good Luck.
2006-08-24 21:12:45 · answer #2 · answered by sugar_guy84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1st thing I'd check is:
Display Properties, Under the "screen saver tab", click on the "Power" button under "Monitor Power" Check your settings
under the "Power Schemes" tab and the "Hibernate" tab.
I'd also be curious if this happens with a differnent monitor, it could very likely be a conflict with your specific monitor.
2006-08-24 09:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by milkman1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes when I have certain programs open (like iTunes sometimes), the computer will run really "hot" and shut off, with the power light blinking red. I wait a couple minutes and it works. Sounds like the same deal.
2006-08-24 08:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like one of three things, the PSU, motherboard or CPU. You will have to do some testing, but you would have to have another computer with pretty much the same components to switch and test.
2006-08-24 09:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by the_proms 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out your Power Management settings
they are uder Display Properties /Screensaver
Power, tab at bottom right
2006-08-28 07:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out your Power Management settings.
2006-08-24 08:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by pfc_weiss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If one of your cards (graphic, sound, TV etc.) can have a inharmonious each other. Try to change their place on slots. Or remove all hardware and install last drivers from product manufacturer sites.
2006-08-24 09:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by snake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt your cpu is overheating, otherwise the whole comp would shut off. I would recommend replacing your video card. My guess is that the fan on your video card has blown out.
2006-08-24 08:51:30 · answer #9 · answered by mikeyclipse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U may be havin a problem either in your SMPS or the RAM..ur explanation aint very specific...dont rely on y! answers..just call in a pro!!
2006-08-24 08:59:35 · answer #10 · answered by aniket_aries 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋