PC Crashing, Don't know if its case?`

[kieron0569]

My problem is, My PC keeps crashing, This is getting very annoying and the only thing I can think of would be it's over heating. I have a stock case, but some of the components inside my case are bought. I have a 750W psu, Nvida graphics card 8gb DDR3 Ram, and only one case fan. my graphics card is facing downwards towards the metal and im sure this is making it overheat.

When my pc crashes its either two things, one my screen goes black, and i have to turn it off and on again,

My pc crashes the screen freezes but still picture but cannot do anything and a weird noise is played like the noise that was being played has froze.

If this topic is in the wrong section can someone please move it. Thank you

[GZ]

Hello kieron0596,

What is your PC? (Brand and Model number).

Also, what brand is the 750W replacement PSU?

[kieron0569]

Hello, Thanks for the reply. My specs are

Emachine
Model: ET1862
Intel(R) Core (TM) I3 CPU 550 @ 3.20 GHz
Installed Memory (RAM): 8.00 GB (Corsair)
System type: 64-bit operating system
HDD: 320GB

Graphics card: Nvdia PNY Gefore GTS 450
PSU: XFX Pro 750W

I'm using Dual monitor, 23.6" and 20".

My case is Stock, with only one case fan.

Other fans include, PSU fan, CPU Fan, Graphics card fan,

My graphics card is on its side as my case is built that way so my graphics card fan is blowing downwards to a metal sheet which is about 1 inch away from the graphics card.

[TheReaperOfHope]

Hey there kieron0569 i know my answer with be very simple but, it's sometimes the simpliest thing who does the sh*t.
3 days ago, i unpluged my computer to clean it with a dust cleaner and when i connected it again, it was doing restarts like maniac!
I happened 3 times, after i decided to unplug it again and replug.

Soooooo... ( cool story bro xD) so.. just try to remove the cables, and connect them again.

The cables that i am talking about are about the PSU.
If you dont know how to do that, you can just watch a video on youtube :).
It's realy helpful.

[Tyree]

What are the specs of the AM? OEM Mobo's can have problems with some RAM brands.
Crucial is the better choice for OEM and lower tier Mobo's to help insure compatibility.
The fan placement on the bottom of the GPU is normal and the fan blows up onto the GPU.
Check your Temps and Voltages in the Bios.

[kieron0569]

By the way, One time when it crashed it said something about CMOS.. I can't remember though. On sticker on motherboard says " h57h-am2 "

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Ram is - 2* Corsair CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 XMS3 Desktop Memory 4GB: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

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Originally Posted by jimmis1995

Hey there kieron0569 i know my answer with be very simple but, it's sometimes the simpliest thing who does the sh*t.
3 days ago, i unpluged my computer to clean it with a dust cleaner and when i connected it again, it was doing restarts like maniac!
I happened 3 times, after i decided to unplug it again and replug.

Soooooo... ( cool story bro xD) so.. just try to remove the cables, and connect them again.

The cables that i am talking about are about the PSU.
If you dont know how to do that, you can just watch a video on youtube :).
It's realy helpful.

Thank you, I'll try take it out of wall/machine, and put it back in. I'm assuming that's what you meant :o.

[TheReaperOfHope]

Huh? If you want to try to be ironic, then FINE!
I just wanted to help you.

[Amd_Man]

Originally Posted by jimmis1995

Huh? If you want to try to be ironic, then FINE!
I just wanted to help you.

The poster is following your advice and re-installing everything!

[TheReaperOfHope]

Originally Posted by Amd_Man

The poster is following your advice and re-installing everything!

OOOH hahahaha :D
Sorry i thought he meant, that he will.. nevermind :D
Sorry, ffs how stupid i am :$

[Amd_Man]

Originally Posted by jimmis1995

OOOH hahahaha :D
Sorry i thought he meant, that he will.. nevermind :D
Sorry, ffs how stupid i am :$

No problems. Your advice was good as it's easy to overlook something.

[TheReaperOfHope]

Ah, thanks :).
I hope that he will take care of the static o.o.

2)Thought solution two, there's a chance to windows who are pirated to cause such problems (if yours are).
Or even, your computer can just have a virus.

[kieron0569]

No my windows Is genuine, and I do not believe I have a virus.. Like I said though before when my pc crashed before it said lots of stuff about bios then said CMOS error Press F1 to go to bios

or something along them lines..

Ps: don't worry about the above posts :P <3

[TheReaperOfHope]

Hmm, did you try the first solution i gave you?

[Tyree]

Did you experience the problems before or after installing the Corsair RAM?

[kieron0569]

After, But I installed the the RAM as soon as i got the machine

[Tyree]

Originally Posted by Tyree

OEM Mobo's can have problems with some RAM brands.
Crucial is the better choice for OEM and lower tier Mobo's to help insure compatibility.

[kieron0569]

So i have to buy new ram or a new motherboard? :|.. and are you sure its not my case?.. because once it crashes once.. After like another 10 minutes it'll crash again.

[Tyree]

Simple try if you suspect the case, set the components up outside the case.
My logic is, the problem didn't occur before installing the Corsair RAM and OEM/lower tier Mobo's can have issues with RAM brand.

[kieron0569]

how much are good mobos? any recommended ones?

[GZ]

Do you still have the original RAM???

I would try using the original RAM and see if you have the issue still. As Tyree stated, the Corsair RAM may be having a detrimental effect.

Also, you may want to look into replacing the CMOS battery. It is the coin-cell battery located on the motherboard. They can be purchased at most stores that sell watch batteries.