Computer Freezes! what is the cause?

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Ramail5

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My computer has been freezing weirdly. it freezes after 1hour or 30 mins and i have to do a manual reset then it freezes in start up sometimes on starting windows screen or welcome and stuff and keeps happening again and again and i have to do a manual reset each time. sometimes when it freezes it reboots this has happened rarely. sometimes this problem goes away and computer works for a month or so normally but the cycle again repeats. i don't know the reason for this and i can only start computer in safe mode rather than in normal. i think the problem is the GPU as it is not used in safe mode but please help and tell the cause of this problem.

Operating System;-
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU:-
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.00GHz
Wolfdale 45nm Technology
RAM:-
4.00GB
Motherboard:-
Hewlett-Packard 0AA0h (XU1 PROCESSOR)

Graphics:-
Nvidia FX Quadro 1700
Storage;-
465GB Seagate ST3500414CS ATA Device (SATA)
Optical Drives;-
HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDRH10N ATA Device
Audio;-
High Definition Audio Device
 
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Darkbreeze
That's a Delta unit, and if you're going to have an OEM supplied power supply rather than an aftermarket one, I suppose Delta is who you'd want. Still, it's probably far less capable than what you'd like to see in regard to features and capability on any aftermarket unit of substance.

The GPU card IS used in safe mode, it's just used with minimal drivers so less power is likely to be required for operation. The fact that it DOES work normally in safe mode might seem to indicated a problem more with the power supply than the GPU card, but not necessarily.

The first thing I'd do is make sure you have the latest drivers for your graphics card installed, and if not, then remove the current graphics card drivers using the DDU...
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That's a Delta unit, and if you're going to have an OEM supplied power supply rather than an aftermarket one, I suppose Delta is who you'd want. Still, it's probably far less capable than what you'd like to see in regard to features and capability on any aftermarket unit of substance.

The GPU card IS used in safe mode, it's just used with minimal drivers so less power is likely to be required for operation. The fact that it DOES work normally in safe mode might seem to indicated a problem more with the power supply than the GPU card, but not necessarily.

The first thing I'd do is make sure you have the latest drivers for your graphics card installed, and if not, then remove the current graphics card drivers using the DDU:

http://www.guru3d.com/files-get/display-driver-uninstaller-download,20.html


And then install the latest driver and reboot. If the problem remains, I'd replace that PSU, which is almost certainly long past it's expected lifespan. Most units like that have about a three to five year expected lifespan, and almost certainly than unit has already been in use for about 8 years. It's certainly possible for the GPU card or motherboard to be at fault, but unless you have another, reliable, power supply and/or graphics card to swap out for testing purposes, I'd probably start there as that PSU is by now in need of replacement anyhow, and any new unit you purchase will probably be suitable to transplant into any future system you build or purchase, since prebuilt systems will nearly always have low quality power supplies.
 
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Ramail5

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well the computer still froze during start up... so i guess GPU is not the problem.It seems PSU is the problem , i dont have a spare PSU so umm now what?............ Which PSU should i buy? or should i buy a new computer all together? this one seems old and stuff.
 
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Ramail5

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Just so i can tell you guys. I changed my graphics card and that seemed to do the trick. The graphics card is the same one and PSU is not a problem.....yet.
 
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Glad to hear it. I'd definitely make a plan for the near future to get another, more reliable PSU, unless you want to be replacing that GPU card again. PSU damage to graphics cards is not only possible, it's common, and could be the reason your card failed sooner than it otherwise might have. Or, it may have just been old.
 
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Ramail5

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The cards i bought are not reliable and are mostly used for all i know. if the problem persists then i might consider of buying a new computer or even build one.
 
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Ramail5

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hmm Computer seems to freeze again but it doesnt freeze forever just a second or so when i play a game or something. Is it time for a new computer?
 
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