Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up?

Arcadia · 04-14-2009, 12:02 PM

Hi, I am kinda of new here and thought I would ask. I have been trying to get my wife's desktop into working condition. I seem to have fixed the BSOD problem my running Windows update; however, whenever I load up a installed game (i.e. pop cap bejeweled twist & Age of Mythology). The game loads up to the main menu or the start of the game then immediately makes a weird buzz noise of a second then reboots.

I have been internet, ran ad aware, and played the games that come with windows Vista (i.e. free cell & ink ball) for a few hours no problem. I checked the BIOS and the temperature is set around 50 C and fan runs around 3200 rpm (I think). Does anybody have any ideas of what the problem could be? I just want to narrow down my possible problems.

I have a Emachine (please don't judge) T5226
Specs

Windows Vista home premium

Intel® Pentium® D Processor 925 (Dual-Core)1
64-bit processor with Intel® EM64T Technology
(Each core operates at 3.0GHz | 2 x 2MB L2 Cache | 800MHz FSB)

2GB DDR2 Memory, Dual-Channel Capable (2 X 1024 MB)

250GB SATA II (7200rpm, 8MB Cache)

DVD±RW

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Up to 224MB Shared Video Memory PCI-Express (PCI-E x16)

**wrench97** · 04-14-2009, 02:01 PM

50c in the Bios without load is a little warm, Try using SensorsView to read the temp while in windows and loading the CPU> http://www.stvsoft.com/

If you could isolate the noise to an area of the PC like the power supply or motherboard it would be helpful, as eMachines are known for weak PSU's.

**5NIPER_WOLF** · 04-15-2009, 04:04 AM

Why do have a 64-bit Processor and only 2 GB of ram?.... weird.
Check to make sure there are no hardware conflicts, press 'Windows Logo' +Pause/Break, go to the Hardware tab and click Device Manager, then click on all of the plus signs until you find a yellow exclamation point.

Try to also play the games into safe mode, to enter safe mode, continually press F8 (sometimes F10) during boot until you get a screen asking you what to do, select Safe Mode

Arcadia · 04-15-2009, 09:51 AM

I will try the Heat Sensor tonight, I think it might be the power supply. Also, the computer was already stocked with 1 GB of memory (dual 512 MB sticks). The computer has had other problems and thought an upgrade of memory to 2 GB would help.

Last night I did a memory test and the computer reported no problems. Then I tried some of the games like bejeweled twist which took a little longer but it still rebooted. Then booted windows in safe mode and bejeweled opened up in that without rebooting. I will try the other one and let you know.

Arcadia · 04-15-2009, 07:06 PM

Okay, I ran the testes you guys recommened.

The sound is coming from the speakers, the make a sharp buzzing noise for one second as the system restarts itself.

I check to see if their was a conflict in the systems setup. I did not see any. Next, I downloaded the temperature sensor and started one of the games. The CPU usage got up to 67% and Memory near 35%. I checked the charts and the voltage & temperature had a huge spike. The fan got up to 50 RPM.

If I am correct. It seems like a Power supply or fan issue. If I am correct, what can I do to repair this? Suggestions?

**wrench97** · 04-16-2009, 01:17 AM

What was the temp readings and voltage readings?

Arcadia · 04-16-2009, 09:40 AM

I don't know the exact reading, but my guess from the sensor programs charts was that the voltage spiked up to 70 and temp near or over 60 degrees C.

**wrench97** · 04-16-2009, 01:18 PM

Use the sensorsview program and get the actual numbers for us.

Arcadia · 04-16-2009, 07:43 PM

Voltage: 35

Temp: 32 C

Fan: 42 RPM

**wrench97** · 04-17-2009, 01:33 AM

The voltage readings your looking for are for the 12v, 5v, and 3.3v readings, I have no idea what 35 is.

The fan on the CPU should be in the 1500 to 3500 RPM range.

Arcadia · 04-17-2009, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the help, but I am thinking a in person look will probably be best. Sorry, for the run around.

Some of the information did help. Thanks again.

04-14-2009, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arcadia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? Hi, I am kinda of new here and thought I would ask. I have been trying to get my wife's desktop into working condition. I seem to have fixed the BSOD problem my running Windows update; however, whenever I load up a installed game (i.e. pop cap bejeweled twist & Age of Mythology). The game loads up to the main menu or the start of the game then immediately makes a weird buzz noise of a second then reboots. I have been internet, ran ad aware, and played the games that come with windows Vista (i.e. free cell & ink ball) for a few hours no problem. I checked the BIOS and the temperature is set around 50 C and fan runs around 3200 rpm (I think). Does anybody have any ideas of what the problem could be? I just want to narrow down my possible problems. I have a Emachine (please don't judge) T5226 Specs Windows Vista home premium Intel® Pentium® D Processor 925 (Dual-Core)1 64-bit processor with Intel® EM64T Technology (Each core operates at 3.0GHz \| 2 x 2MB L2 Cache \| 800MHz FSB) 2GB DDR2 Memory, Dual-Channel Capable (2 X 1024 MB) 250GB SATA II (7200rpm, 8MB Cache) DVD±RW Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Up to 224MB Shared Video Memory PCI-Express (PCI-E x16)

04-14-2009, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? 50c in the Bios without load is a little warm, Try using SensorsView to read the temp while in windows and loading the CPU> http://www.stvsoft.com/ If you could isolate the noise to an area of the PC like the power supply or motherboard it would be helpful, as eMachines are known for weak PSU's. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-15-2009, 04:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
5NIPER_WOLF Senior Tech, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 3,252 OS: Windows VISTA Home Premium 64-Bit/Fedora 11/Mandriva/WinXP SP3 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? Why do have a 64-bit Processor and only 2 GB of ram?.... weird. Check to make sure there are no hardware conflicts, press 'Windows Logo' +Pause/Break, go to the Hardware tab and click Device Manager, then click on all of the plus signs until you find a yellow exclamation point. Try to also play the games into safe mode, to enter safe mode, continually press F8 (sometimes F10) during boot until you get a screen asking you what to do, select Safe Mode __________________ Apps - CCleaner FireBug Network Mapper WinDirStat Process Explorer SpeedFan Info - Very Important NVIDIA Drivers ATI Drivers PSU Info I do not give support with MSN/E-mail or Private Messages.

04-15-2009, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Arcadia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? I will try the Heat Sensor tonight, I think it might be the power supply. Also, the computer was already stocked with 1 GB of memory (dual 512 MB sticks). The computer has had other problems and thought an upgrade of memory to 2 GB would help. Last night I did a memory test and the computer reported no problems. Then I tried some of the games like bejeweled twist which took a little longer but it still rebooted. Then booted windows in safe mode and bejeweled opened up in that without rebooting. I will try the other one and let you know. Last edited by Arcadia; 04-15-2009 at 09:53 AM.

04-15-2009, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Arcadia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? Okay, I ran the testes you guys recommened. The sound is coming from the speakers, the make a sharp buzzing noise for one second as the system restarts itself. I check to see if their was a conflict in the systems setup. I did not see any. Next, I downloaded the temperature sensor and started one of the games. The CPU usage got up to 67% and Memory near 35%. I checked the charts and the voltage & temperature had a huge spike. The fan got up to 50 RPM. If I am correct. It seems like a Power supply or fan issue. If I am correct, what can I do to repair this? Suggestions?

04-16-2009, 01:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? What was the temp readings and voltage readings? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-16-2009, 09:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Arcadia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? I don't know the exact reading, but my guess from the sensor programs charts was that the voltage spiked up to 70 and temp near or over 60 degrees C.

04-16-2009, 01:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? Use the sensorsview program and get the actual numbers for us. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-16-2009, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Arcadia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? Voltage: 35 Temp: 32 C Fan: 42 RPM

04-17-2009, 01:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,622 OS: Win7	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? The voltage readings your looking for are for the 12v, 5v, and 3.3v readings, I have no idea what 35 is. The fan on the CPU should be in the 1500 to 3500 RPM range. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-17-2009, 09:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Arcadia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Vista	Re: Any Ideas of why my computer reboots a few minutes after a game loads up? Thanks for the help, but I am thinking a in person look will probably be best. Sorry, for the run around. Some of the information did help. Thanks again.