Do you have any ideas why my computer keeps on shutting off even though i got a new power supply?
2006-09-09 20:20:49 · 12 answers · asked by life 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
it shuts down randomly
2006-09-09 20:26:11 · update #1
I got this power supply after my old power supply stoped working and it worked fine for a while but now i will turn on the computer and use it for a while like for 30 minutes and it will **** off then when i turn it on immediataly after it shuts down right away but if i wait for a while and then turn on the computer it will work for longer before shutting off i haven't installed any new software recently
2006-09-09 20:33:58 · update #2
mine did that 2, till it blew...
the fan on mine was clogged and the inside was sooo dusty. it overheated
. check urs...
2006-09-09 20:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by Swtnis 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
can not understand your question totally. If your PC is not releasing power then the SMPS is must a AT SMPS. Install a ATX smps.
If your computer is not turning on then the RAM must be loose in the slot.
The power section of your motherboard may be damaged.
I hope you already have checked your power able and other accessories
2006-09-10 03:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the problem is not the power supply but heat
your processor is overheating - "it works again if i switch off fo a bit"
check your processor cooling fan it could need cleaning or replacing
the computer will shut down to protect the processor in modern PC's
2006-09-10 03:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your processor is overheating. Spend $4 at Wal Mart for a can of compressed air, and blow all of the dust out of your processor's heatsink.
2006-09-10 12:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by alchemist_n_tx 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to control panel/power options/power scheme and select always in the power schemes and never in the other options....because when you buy new computer the default setting may be different
2006-09-10 03:26:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may need a more powerful PSU.
Or, you may have a virus causing this, and the PSU at all.
Good luck.
2006-09-10 03:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by MaqAtak 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try checking out the power section on the motherboard and the connector; may be it is damaged
2006-09-10 03:31:07 · answer #7 · answered by Shreyo G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not the powr supply, it is most likely your motherboard or a wire thath connects to your power supply
2006-09-10 12:52:34 · answer #8 · answered by Bhaumik P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please provide moreinfo.
Did this start happening after you installed: new hardware? new software? electrical problems thruough out your house?
does it shut off during boot-up? after you get to the desktop? when youtry to open a certain program? after a certain length of time?
With more info, we can give more reliable answers!
2006-09-10 03:26:30 · answer #9 · answered by chijarhead 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
could be one of many reasons .....is it shutting down before or after windows loads .....
one thing i would check is the ram sticks to ensure they arnt breaking down run memtest
http://www.memtest86.com/
2006-09-10 03:23:48 · answer #10 · answered by bluebottle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋