PSU is freezing my computer?

oblysk · 08-11-2008, 09:12 AM

I have had an extensive forum here about why my computer is freezing. My specs are:
Intel Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz
Nvidia Geforce 5200 FX (AGP)
2x512mb DDR PC3200 Memory
Samsung SP1213C hard drive (total of about 112g)
General Xion 450 PSU
I also have a Linksys WMP54G wireless adapter in a PCI slot.

If I'm missing anything please tell me.

I tested my ram and hard drive for errors and they found nothing. The temperatures inside my computer are okay. I've ran multiple virus scans and deleted many unneeded/unwanted programs. The people on the forum I was on said that it pretty much meant that my PSU was not good enough.

Is this true?

Tumbleweed36 · 08-11-2008, 02:45 PM

General Xion 450 PSU = Very weak power supply even when it was new. I would see if you can find a friend who has a decent power supply to let you try in your rig.

oblysk · 08-11-2008, 05:44 PM

Okay, and I thought I would post the voltages. It says on EVEREST Home Edition:

CPU Core: 1.50 V
+2.5V: 2.58 V
+3.3V: 3.23 V
+5V: 4.92 V
+12V: 11.52 V
+5V Standby: 4.65 V

Oh, and would you recommend a good PSU that would work in my system? I'd prefer the cheapest one that you can think of, but one that won't freeze my computer

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**Underclocker** · 08-12-2008, 07:26 AM

Check here for help on selecting a power supply: Power Supply Information and Selection

If the recommended ones are a little too much, cheaper alternatives will work but make sure it is at least 500W with at least 18A on the +12V rail.

oblysk · 08-12-2008, 09:42 AM

Okay, well do you think this would be a good PSU? How do I know if it will actually fit into my computer?

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0287568

I know it's a XION, but hopefully it looks like it will work.

Hack7 · 08-12-2008, 10:31 AM

I would think this one is better for the same price:

http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0276315

Hack7 · 08-12-2008, 10:40 AM

Or even better, but a tad more:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002

**wrench97** · 08-12-2008, 12:13 PM

Forget the xion that's what got you here in the first place.
If you have or want an 8800 or larger look for a at least a 650w corsair, Antec Trio or Neo models only, cooler master real power pro models only, seasonic, or pc power & cooling
If you have a 8600 or below a 550 will work fine.
Or look on Ebay for one of the models noted that someone swapped to put a bigger video card in.

08-11-2008, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
oblysk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 78 OS: XP Pro SP3	PSU is freezing my computer? I have had an extensive forum here about why my computer is freezing. My specs are: Intel Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz Nvidia Geforce 5200 FX (AGP) 2x512mb DDR PC3200 Memory Samsung SP1213C hard drive (total of about 112g) General Xion 450 PSU I also have a Linksys WMP54G wireless adapter in a PCI slot. If I'm missing anything please tell me. I tested my ram and hard drive for errors and they found nothing. The temperatures inside my computer are okay. I've ran multiple virus scans and deleted many unneeded/unwanted programs. The people on the forum I was on said that it pretty much meant that my PSU was not good enough. Is this true?

08-11-2008, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,657 OS: XP Professional	Re: PSU is freezing my computer? General Xion 450 PSU = Very weak power supply even when it was new. I would see if you can find a friend who has a decent power supply to let you try in your rig. __________________ ---------- 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.

08-11-2008, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
oblysk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 78 OS: XP Pro SP3	Re: PSU is freezing my computer? Okay, and I thought I would post the voltages. It says on EVEREST Home Edition: CPU Core: 1.50 V +2.5V: 2.58 V +3.3V: 3.23 V +5V: 4.92 V +12V: 11.52 V +5V Standby: 4.65 V Oh, and would you recommend a good PSU that would work in my system? I'd prefer the cheapest one that you can think of, but one that won't freeze my computer. Last edited by oblysk; 08-11-2008 at 05:45 PM.

08-12-2008, 07:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Underclocker Just passing by. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 824 OS: XP Pro SP3 x86 My System	Re: PSU is freezing my computer? Check here for help on selecting a power supply: Power Supply Information and Selection If the recommended ones are a little too much, cheaper alternatives will work but make sure it is at least 500W with at least 18A on the +12V rail. __________________ Everest CPU-Z GPU-Z HWMonitor Real Temp Core Temp OCCT ORTHOS Memtest86+

08-12-2008, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
oblysk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 78 OS: XP Pro SP3	Re: PSU is freezing my computer? Okay, well do you think this would be a good PSU? How do I know if it will actually fit into my computer? http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0287568 I know it's a XION, but hopefully it looks like it will work.

08-12-2008, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hack7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 93 OS: XP pro	Re: PSU is freezing my computer? I would think this one is better for the same price: http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0276315

08-12-2008, 10:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hack7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 93 OS: XP pro	Re: PSU is freezing my computer? Or even better, but a tad more: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002

08-12-2008, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,579 OS: Win7	Re: PSU is freezing my computer? Forget the xion that's what got you here in the first place. If you have or want an 8800 or larger look for a at least a 650w corsair, Antec Trio or Neo models only, cooler master real power pro models only, seasonic, or pc power & cooling If you have a 8600 or below a 550 will work fine. Or look on Ebay for one of the models noted that someone swapped to put a bigger video card in. __________________ Power Supply and Selection