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Badger86   06-18-2002 at 03:07:18 AM

I just finished building my computer and was in the midst of installing windows when i started to get random shutdowns. I turn it on and 30 seconds later it shuts down. I have losened screws and checked connections but can't find the source of the problem. Can someone HELP?!?

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Black_Cat   06-18-2002 at 04:10:17 AM
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More than likely you have bad RAM or a bad power supply.

To start press any key. Where's the "any" key? --Homer Simpson.

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jihiggs   06-19-2002 at 05:15:37 AM
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i would say power supply more than ram.

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Badger86   06-19-2002 at 06:10:49 AM
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I have a feeling it is the RAM as well. I took my computer to a local techie and he checked the psu and said it was fine but he didn't have any DDR RAM to test so i am taking the machine to where i bought the parts tommorow. Hopefully it is something simple like bad RAM. Thanks for the info though.

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Badger86   06-20-2002 at 04:26:58 AM
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I am soo embarassed. I didn't lock the fan over the cpu correctly so it was overheating. The motherboard automatically shutdown the computer to prevent damage. The problem was so simple , well it's fine now.

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Black_Cat   06-20-2002 at 04:57:48 AM
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I was just about to ridicule you, but I suppose the frustration and wasted time is punishment enough. :lol:

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