PSU keeps powering down

alexthewolf · 03-28-2008, 02:47 AM

Ok i am a first time builder with the specs:
- Fatal1ty FP-IN9 Sli Motherboard
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
- Gladiator Mid Tower Case - With 500W PSU and 12cm Front Fan
- OCZ DDR2 2GB memory
- Western Digital 160gb SATAii/150 7200RPM 16MB Cache
- Nvidia 8400 GS super
- Sony DRU-190S 20X DVD±RW DL & DVD-RAM Serial ATA

Ok i have two problems one with the PSU, possibly and one with the operating system:

So i have connected everything to the motherboard and power supply, but when i power it up i can get onto the bios menu but after around 30 to 300 seconds the system will just randomly power down. Could this be the PSU or something else? Any help would be great.

My second problem is with Microsoft Vista Home premium, i have just started up my computer so i have no operating system on it so, i try to install vista but when i get past the bit where it loads the files, it comes up with C00021a (System fatal error) with a bright blue background. I have know idea what to do about it? Again any help would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

~~Computer_Doctor~~ · 03-28-2008, 10:06 AM

Hi,

First I recommend replacing the power supply and see if that is the case. A bad power supply can relate to your second problem as well.

**forcifer** · 03-28-2008, 10:36 AM

that powersupply is junk kinda surprised it booted at all. do what computer doctor said and make sure its a decent quality power supply. psu manufactuers that will work: antec, enermax, OCZ, silverstone, seasonic, thermal take toughpower, PC power and cooling, corsair, tagan, and a few Ultra

alexthewolf · 03-28-2008, 11:27 AM

Cheers, i will look to find a replacement power supply then!

03-28-2008, 02:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
alexthewolf Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 OS: It wont work	PSU keeps powering down Ok i am a first time builder with the specs: - Fatal1ty FP-IN9 Sli Motherboard - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 - Gladiator Mid Tower Case - With 500W PSU and 12cm Front Fan - OCZ DDR2 2GB memory - Western Digital 160gb SATAii/150 7200RPM 16MB Cache - Nvidia 8400 GS super - Sony DRU-190S 20X DVD±RW DL & DVD-RAM Serial ATA Ok i have two problems one with the PSU, possibly and one with the operating system: So i have connected everything to the motherboard and power supply, but when i power it up i can get onto the bios menu but after around 30 to 300 seconds the system will just randomly power down. Could this be the PSU or something else? Any help would be great. My second problem is with Microsoft Vista Home premium, i have just started up my computer so i have no operating system on it so, i try to install vista but when i get past the bit where it loads the files, it comes up with C00021a (System fatal error) with a bright blue background. I have know idea what to do about it? Again any help would be greatly appreciated! Cheers!

03-28-2008, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
~~Computer_Doctor~~ Troubled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 644 OS: Windows XP	Re: PSU keeps powering down Hi, First I recommend replacing the power supply and see if that is the case. A bad power supply can relate to your second problem as well.

03-28-2008, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
forcifer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas City kansas Posts: 3,627 OS: Vista Premium 32 My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: PSU keeps powering down that powersupply is junk kinda surprised it booted at all. do what computer doctor said and make sure its a decent quality power supply. psu manufactuers that will work: antec, enermax, OCZ, silverstone, seasonic, thermal take toughpower, PC power and cooling, corsair, tagan, and a few Ultra __________________ now i remember

03-28-2008, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
alexthewolf Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 OS: It wont work	Re: PSU keeps powering down Cheers, i will look to find a replacement power supply then!