Computer restarting randomly!!!!! [RESOLVED] - Page 2

greg_926 · 03-25-2007, 01:52 AM

I have formatted the pc since installing the new video card and i uninstalled the old video drivers according to the post on the site given to me above.

**linderman** · 03-25-2007, 05:28 AM

well I have an option! its not the fastest way out in the world but it WILL work.

perfrom a Win XP repair install (see my singnature links at bottom / go to procedures) the repair install will remove ALL drivers from the windows system, it wont mess with your data or programs

upon completion of the win xp repair install you will need to install service pack 2 unless your win xp disk has it on it, you will need to redo your windoiws updates, and you will need to reinstall all system drivers which the windows repair doesnt install.

there will be no old drivers left in-tact; you get a fresh start

before you reinstall your sound card drivers; run the system for an hour or so without the sound card activated, that way you will be able to see if you have any restart problems before you add the sound card drivers, when updating the mother board drivers, DONT install the onboard sound drivers, disable the option for onboard sound in the bios

after the reapir install is done make a win XP restore point, you should make a win xp restore point just driver to install of any driver, then if the system does screwey; you can revert to pre-driver status

http://www.andyrathbone.com/tips/systemrestore.html

greg_926 · 03-31-2007, 05:29 AM

I think I've figured it out!!!

I started the computer with every fan and uv light running and found that it likes to restart probably once every hour.

So I decided to disconnect some fans and all the uv lights so that the bare minimum was running to keep the computer going. I reckon it only restarted once during the whole day.

So my guess is that I'm putting too much pressure on the PSU???? The blue screen on the crash of the computer says a Driver issue but that doesn't seem to fit in with all the other symptoms. So I think if I try another PSU, then it might work....does that sound reasonable to everyone?

If you agree with me, could you please give me an idea on a PSU that is affordable and capable of handling all the fans and extra's in my pc.

Thanks for everything guys. You've all been a big help.

**TheMatt** · 03-31-2007, 02:51 PM

Good to hear Greg. It sounds like your PSU is going out the window. It is restarting because the Power_Good signal is being interupted causing the computer to restart.

What brand PSU is it? If it was a cheap PSU you didn't pay much for, that was probably the problem. I would look at this PSU for your system.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002

**mattlock** · 03-31-2007, 08:09 PM

You can actually get the Trio 650w for $2 more. It has free shipping right now and it cost $8 to ship the Trio 550w.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001

**TheMatt** · 03-31-2007, 08:53 PM

It is a good deal since the 650 w will handle upgrades or a new system more easily. BTW Matt, I think you meant $20 and not $2.

**mattlock** · 03-31-2007, 09:41 PM

No I meant two dollars. It's on sale for $110 with free shipping. The 550 is $100 with $8.00 shipping. Just about the best deal going right now.

**TheMatt** · 04-01-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattlock138

No I meant two dollars. It's on sale for $110 with free shipping. The 550 is $100 with $8.00 shipping. Just about the best deal going right now.

Wow, that is a good deal, I didn't see that. Thanks for sharing.

greg_926 · 04-03-2007, 05:16 PM

It seemed that it wasn't my PSU at all.

I bought a new PSU for $110 and is a 600W one. It seems that it still likes to restart.

I then pulled the computer apart and looked at everything, to find what I installed the latest....Sound Card!!!! So I took it out and moved it to another PCI slot and re-installed the latest drivers for it.

Now no restarts. So I think that's it for this topic.....thanks again guys for all your help. I will definitely be using this site for any other hardware problems I have and also recommending it to others.

**linderman** · 04-03-2007, 05:26 PM

happy to hear you have your system problems sorted. Nice job

enjoy

03-25-2007, 01:52 AM	#21 (permalink)
greg_926 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 21 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: Computer restarting randomly!!!!! I have formatted the pc since installing the new video card and i uninstalled the old video drivers according to the post on the site given to me above.

03-25-2007, 05:28 AM	#22 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,067 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Computer restarting randomly!!!!! well I have an option! its not the fastest way out in the world but it WILL work. perfrom a Win XP repair install (see my singnature links at bottom / go to procedures) the repair install will remove ALL drivers from the windows system, it wont mess with your data or programs upon completion of the win xp repair install you will need to install service pack 2 unless your win xp disk has it on it, you will need to redo your windoiws updates, and you will need to reinstall all system drivers which the windows repair doesnt install. there will be no old drivers left in-tact; you get a fresh start before you reinstall your sound card drivers; run the system for an hour or so without the sound card activated, that way you will be able to see if you have any restart problems before you add the sound card drivers, when updating the mother board drivers, DONT install the onboard sound drivers, disable the option for onboard sound in the bios after the reapir install is done make a win XP restore point, you should make a win xp restore point just driver to install of any driver, then if the system does screwey; you can revert to pre-driver status http://www.andyrathbone.com/tips/systemrestore.html __________________ If you cant be polite and friendly; then please be silent.

03-31-2007, 05:29 AM	#23 (permalink)
greg_926 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 21 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: Computer restarting randomly!!!!! I think I've figured it out!!! I started the computer with every fan and uv light running and found that it likes to restart probably once every hour. So I decided to disconnect some fans and all the uv lights so that the bare minimum was running to keep the computer going. I reckon it only restarted once during the whole day. So my guess is that I'm putting too much pressure on the PSU???? The blue screen on the crash of the computer says a Driver issue but that doesn't seem to fit in with all the other symptoms. So I think if I try another PSU, then it might work....does that sound reasonable to everyone? If you agree with me, could you please give me an idea on a PSU that is affordable and capable of handling all the fans and extra's in my pc. Thanks for everything guys. You've all been a big help.

03-31-2007, 02:51 PM	#24 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Computer restarting randomly!!!!! Good to hear Greg. It sounds like your PSU is going out the window. It is restarting because the Power_Good signal is being interupted causing the computer to restart. What brand PSU is it? If it was a cheap PSU you didn't pay much for, that was probably the problem. I would look at this PSU for your system. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

03-31-2007, 08:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
mattlock moderator hardware team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,823 OS: XP SP2, Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon My System	Re: Computer restarting randomly!!!!! You can actually get the Trio 650w for $2 more. It has free shipping right now and it cost $8 to ship the Trio 550w. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001 __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

03-31-2007, 08:53 PM	#26 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,695 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Computer restarting randomly!!!!! It is a good deal since the 650 w will handle upgrades or a new system more easily. BTW Matt, I think you meant $20 and not $2. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

03-31-2007, 09:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
mattlock moderator hardware team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,823 OS: XP SP2, Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon My System	Re: Computer restarting randomly!!!!! No I meant two dollars. It's on sale for $110 with free shipping. The 550 is $100 with $8.00 shipping. Just about the best deal going right now. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

04-03-2007, 05:16 PM	#29 (permalink)
greg_926 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 21 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: Computer restarting randomly!!!!! It seemed that it wasn't my PSU at all. I bought a new PSU for $110 and is a 600W one. It seems that it still likes to restart. I then pulled the computer apart and looked at everything, to find what I installed the latest....Sound Card!!!! So I took it out and moved it to another PCI slot and re-installed the latest drivers for it. Now no restarts. So I think that's it for this topic.....thanks again guys for all your help. I will definitely be using this site for any other hardware problems I have and also recommending it to others.

04-03-2007, 05:26 PM	#30 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,067 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Computer restarting randomly!!!!! happy to hear you have your system problems sorted. Nice job enjoy __________________ If you cant be polite and friendly; then please be silent.