Computer shutting down?

clutch516 · 03-15-2007, 08:02 PM

Lately, my computer has decided to just randomly shut down while I'm playing WoW. Never had this problem before. Any ideas why this would just all of a sudden start happening?

Tumbleweed36 · 03-15-2007, 08:08 PM

Hi,

Download and run the Sensorview Pro program under my signature and post the temps, voltages, and fan speed results here. Be sure to try the temps while the computer is resting and then under-stress so we get a good comparison.

Indoril Nerevar · 03-16-2007, 03:00 AM

Posting your full system specs would also help - click "Posting System Specs" in my signature for details.

clutch516 · 03-16-2007, 01:59 PM

Thanks for the tips... I'll do that when I get home tonight.

I actually think I may have found the issue. I have an Alienware (I'll post specs later), and with it came a program called eGuru for Abit motherboards that was an optional install.

I installed it recently which I thought was cool because it monitored fan speeds, temps, etc... Well, I found that it had some emergency functions that shut down the computer when the temps got to a certain level. The default temps were actually too low, so my computer would run at its normal temp and would just shut down. So I disabled that function completely until I can figure out what a healthy setting would be.

When I get home, I'll be sure to post your requests. Also, if you guys have any recommendations of what temps my computer should be at, that would be awesome. Thanks!

Tumbleweed36 · 03-16-2007, 06:28 PM

Hi,

One suggestion. If you own and alienware computer, then don't mess with much of anything or that will void your warranty with them. They don't permit any alteration or changes under their warranty.

Snake21605 · 03-20-2007, 01:39 PM

I would say overheating

03-15-2007, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
clutch516 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14 OS: Windows XP	Computer shutting down? Lately, my computer has decided to just randomly shut down while I'm playing WoW. Never had this problem before. Any ideas why this would just all of a sudden start happening?

03-15-2007, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,707 OS: XP Professional	Re: Computer shutting down? Hi, Download and run the Sensorview Pro program under my signature and post the temps, voltages, and fan speed results here. Be sure to try the temps while the computer is resting and then under-stress so we get a good comparison. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

03-16-2007, 03:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,016 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: Computer shutting down? Posting your full system specs would also help - click "Posting System Specs" in my signature for details. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

03-16-2007, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
clutch516 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14 OS: Windows XP	Re: Computer shutting down? Thanks for the tips... I'll do that when I get home tonight. I actually think I may have found the issue. I have an Alienware (I'll post specs later), and with it came a program called eGuru for Abit motherboards that was an optional install. I installed it recently which I thought was cool because it monitored fan speeds, temps, etc... Well, I found that it had some emergency functions that shut down the computer when the temps got to a certain level. The default temps were actually too low, so my computer would run at its normal temp and would just shut down. So I disabled that function completely until I can figure out what a healthy setting would be. When I get home, I'll be sure to post your requests. Also, if you guys have any recommendations of what temps my computer should be at, that would be awesome. Thanks!

03-16-2007, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,707 OS: XP Professional	Re: Computer shutting down? Hi, One suggestion. If you own and alienware computer, then don't mess with much of anything or that will void your warranty with them. They don't permit any alteration or changes under their warranty. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

03-20-2007, 01:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snake21605 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 171 OS: XP Home	Re: Computer shutting down? I would say overheating __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 4GB DDR2 PC8500 eVGA eGeFore 8800GTS SuperClocked 320MB X-Fi Fata1ty Sound Card