Not sure if psu is right.

dc88 · 04-24-2009, 12:34 AM

Im not sure if my problem is my psu or not my computer used to just randomly reboot when ever it felt like it didnt matter what i was doing i thoughti had found the problem and shut off the automatic reboot for when there was an error so i could find out what the error was but now when it does what ever it is that its doing the computer starts runnig very slow and then goes to a black screen and i cant do any thing have to maually shut down the reboot problem started right after my old psu died i took it back to the lady that built it and she put a 200w psu in(not sure what origanal one was)
i have a intel celeron cpu cpu fan case fan fdd dvd drive wireless adapter in a pci slot usb powered speakers and usb powered wireles keybourd and mouse if this psu is the problem what kind of power ratings would be enough for my system and still be able to upgrade a couple of things

Tumbleweed36 · 04-24-2009, 05:23 AM

Please list your specs and be sure you include your video card when listing. Also, please take the side off the case and tell us the brand name (double check the wattage also) of the power supply.

Then, go in to the bios and check the voltages and temperatures and report them back here.

dc88 · 04-25-2009, 12:53 AM

Ok sorry didnt know would need that much info but ill get it and post as soon as i can was just checking for uodates and cant do it ritgh know have to work in the morning so i should have them for you tommarrow some time

04-24-2009, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
dc88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA Posts: 13 OS: Windows XP	Not sure if psu is right. Im not sure if my problem is my psu or not my computer used to just randomly reboot when ever it felt like it didnt matter what i was doing i thoughti had found the problem and shut off the automatic reboot for when there was an error so i could find out what the error was but now when it does what ever it is that its doing the computer starts runnig very slow and then goes to a black screen and i cant do any thing have to maually shut down the reboot problem started right after my old psu died i took it back to the lady that built it and she put a 200w psu in(not sure what origanal one was) i have a intel celeron cpu cpu fan case fan fdd dvd drive wireless adapter in a pci slot usb powered speakers and usb powered wireles keybourd and mouse if this psu is the problem what kind of power ratings would be enough for my system and still be able to upgrade a couple of things

04-24-2009, 05:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,656 OS: XP Professional	Re: Not sure if psu is right. Please list your specs and be sure you include your video card when listing. Also, please take the side off the case and tell us the brand name (double check the wattage also) of the power supply. Then, go in to the bios and check the voltages and temperatures and report them back here. __________________ ---------- 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.

04-25-2009, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
dc88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA Posts: 13 OS: Windows XP	Re: Not sure if psu is right. Ok sorry didnt know would need that much info but ill get it and post as soon as i can was just checking for uodates and cant do it ritgh know have to work in the morning so i should have them for you tommarrow some time