Sudden reboots?

[bassa]

Hey guys,

My computer has suddenly begun to create these instant and completely unpreditcable reboots. I usually get about 5-10 minutes, even on desktop work, when it suddenly decides to make an instant reboot of the system.

Anyone got an idea as to WHY this happens!?

Lack of power from the Power Supply?

Need to update my Mainboard BIOS and/or drivers?

ANY ideas/help would be much appreciated...


Thanks,
bassa

 

[RichPLS]

I would suspect your RAM.


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[bassa]

My RAM?

Why? And how would you suggest I could test this out?

Here's my system:

2x512 MB PC3200 184-pin Crucial Ram
Pentium4 3.0 Ghz CPU
MSI 865PE NEO2-FIS2R Mainboard
SmartCooler Ultrasilent 300W PSU
Samsung Spinpoint SP1614N Harddisk
Samsung 21" 1100DF Digital Monitor CRT
GeForce FX 5900 XT Graphics Card

Perhaps this'll give a few more clues?

Oh, and I tried to update both my Mainboard BIOS and Chipset drivers etc., but that didn't do the trick.

Tried using my old monitor (I got the Samsung monitor just yesterday), but that didn't work either.

*SIGH!*

I'm open to suggestions...


Cheers,
Bassa

 

[RichPLS]

These will help you determine if memory system is problem.

Windows Memory Diagnostic
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp#top

Memtest86 - Memory Diagnostic
http://memtest86.com/



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Try everything...
Do not be afraid of failure, for this is how we learn and grow...
Live life to the fullest...
Do not regret what you have not yet done!!!

 

[o1die]

I would think that 300w power supply would be suspect, even if you're not overclocking. I'm using that board with a 300w sparkle ps, and it does the same thing if I overclock too much. If you replace it, stick with antec, enermax, sparkle (fortron), enlight, seasonic, or pc power and cooling. I've updated the bios twice, and no change. But run memtest first before getting a new ps.

 

[Black_Cat]

If you replace it, stick with antec, enermax, sparkle (fortron), enlight, seasonic, or pc power and cooling.

But get the Fortron.

You've tried and failed. The lesson here is, never try again. -- Homer Simpson.

 

[bassa]

It was the power supply.

Thanks for the help, guys.


Cheers,
Bassa