Automatic off

myndgames · 10-22-2009, 01:48 PM

Hi, I just built a computer from a few parts which I know were, as of yesterday, working.

core 2 e6700
nvidia 680i mobo
8800 GTX.
4gb ram.

I added a new PSU (650 W).

When I turn it on, the system starts (plugged screen + power in) and it runs through the starting screen with the system components on it. At some point before or after this (within 10 seconds, the computer shuts itself off completely.

I was wondering which was the most likely component to cause this, and if anyone had any suggestions.

I checked for similar threads, and couldn't find any, sorry if i missed one.

I can provide more info if needed.

Thanks :)

**Tyree** · 10-22-2009, 02:10 PM

Brand & Model of the new 650W PSU?

chowder_pants · 10-22-2009, 02:29 PM

also, is the heat sink installed properly on the processor?

myndgames · 10-22-2009, 11:09 PM

Cooler Master PSU. "extreme cooling" (not sure if that is a name or a slogan)

How do i check the cpu heat sink?

myndgames · 10-23-2009, 04:08 AM

I've fiddled with the cpu heat sink, and now it lasts a bit longer before it dies. Usually when it tries to do something more intensive (like choose a language in windows 7 installer).

Does the mean it is definitely the cpu heat sink?

Thanks

chowder_pants · 10-23-2009, 07:17 AM

You might not have seated the heat sink properly. I would try removing the heat sink and cleaning it very well with a high quality rubbing alcohol (90%) and apply some arctic silver thermal paste (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-007-_-Product) and see if that helps. Follow the directions for the arctic silver to the letter. Too much is about as bad as not enough.

10-22-2009, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
myndgames Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows 7	Automatic off Hi, I just built a computer from a few parts which I know were, as of yesterday, working. core 2 e6700 nvidia 680i mobo 8800 GTX. 4gb ram. I added a new PSU (650 W). When I turn it on, the system starts (plugged screen + power in) and it runs through the starting screen with the system components on it. At some point before or after this (within 10 seconds, the computer shuts itself off completely. I was wondering which was the most likely component to cause this, and if anyone had any suggestions. I checked for similar threads, and couldn't find any, sorry if i missed one. I can provide more info if needed. Thanks :)

10-22-2009, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,391 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Automatic off Brand & Model of the new 650W PSU? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-22-2009, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
chowder_pants Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 169 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Automatic off also, is the heat sink installed properly on the processor?

10-22-2009, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
myndgames Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows 7	Re: Automatic off Cooler Master PSU. "extreme cooling" (not sure if that is a name or a slogan) How do i check the cpu heat sink?

10-23-2009, 04:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
myndgames Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 OS: windows 7	Re: Automatic off I've fiddled with the cpu heat sink, and now it lasts a bit longer before it dies. Usually when it tries to do something more intensive (like choose a language in windows 7 installer). Does the mean it is definitely the cpu heat sink? Thanks

10-23-2009, 07:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
chowder_pants Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 169 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: Automatic off You might not have seated the heat sink properly. I would try removing the heat sink and cleaning it very well with a high quality rubbing alcohol (90%) and apply some arctic silver thermal paste (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-007-_-Product) and see if that helps. Follow the directions for the arctic silver to the letter. Too much is about as bad as not enough. Last edited by chowder_pants; 10-23-2009 at 07:19 AM.