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fact0r · #1 March 20th, 2006, 05:15 AM

aiight so heres my problem

i recently bought a new computer had it built there. i take it home and after about an hour it restarts. It makes a "d-d-d-d-d-d-d" sound freezes for about 3 seconds .. then restarts.

I've taken it back 3 times. .they've done hardware checks eg. mem test n stress tests and said they havent found anything wrong. not only that they havent been able to get it to restart =S!

In the space of 4 hours id say it would restart atleast 3 times and its not on anything specific games, browsing net, idling it restarts on all. ive formated once. thought it might be a cooling problem so i took the side pannel off and have a fan right up against it cpu temp is @ 35 deg when it restarts so it cant be that.
no ideas left even comp shop is stunned for answers

Microsoft Windows XP - Home edition v 2002 sp2 instsalled

AMD Athlon 64 proc
3700+
1 gig of kingmax
Geforce 6600 pci express*16 256mb

also i get a error report saying theres a problem with either the cpu ram system board or power supply on every restart

cheers for any help!

oracle128 · #2 March 20th, 2006, 01:38 PM

What power supply does it have (brand, Wattage, model if possible)?

fact0r · #3 March 20th, 2006, 01:41 PM

Yeah im thinking it might be power supply

430 Watts came with the case - Thermaltake is the brand i believe

thx for the reply

oracle128 · #4 March 20th, 2006, 05:30 PM

That's a quality brand, and from the specs you've given it should be providing enough power for those components. It may be faulty though. If the retailer has tested it for as long as it takes to restart on you, you may have faulty house wiring - normally this shouldn't cause a problem unless your other appliances start shorting out etc., but combined with a faulty power supply it will produce problems.

Ask the retailer if they can replace the PSU, even if only temporarily, then take it home and run it for a while, see what happens.

The Wizard · #5 March 20th, 2006, 06:43 PM

Do you know the exact spec of the RAM ? .... and, if so, have you checked on Crucial's or Corsair's websites, to see if it's compatible with your mobo ?

fact0r · #6 March 21st, 2006, 03:02 AM

MMmm interesting. In fact i do have a problem wiht my shower light? i turn it on, then go to turn the fan on for the shower airduct w/e it is and the light cuts out so i have to turn them on at the same time repeatedly or retry them individually before i can get them both on at the same time. Theres not a HUGE amount that i can do regarding faulty wiring as i live in an appartment building.

I have had another computer running here and it seems to work fine.

I have another PSU @ my mums so i might pick that up and give it a try if not i guess ill have to get a refund?

The Wizard to answer your question its A gigabyte mobo pci-e and im using a gig of KINGMAX pc3200/400mhz running @ dual channel.

**Miz** · #7 March 21st, 2006, 03:28 AM

With bad wiring like you describe, you might consider getting a UPS. Not only can it keep things running long enough to shut down properly in case of a power outage, it also cleans up the power getting to the computer.

If power fluctuations are the problem, a good UPS should be able to deal with it...and extend the life of the computer as well.

fact0r · #8 March 21st, 2006, 08:26 AM

Hey Miz thanks for the reply

Just one question, whats a UPS lol ? Universal .. power.. switch ?

**smurfy** · #9 March 21st, 2006, 09:15 AM

Uninterruptable Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ription=42-101

Ned Seagoon · #10 March 21st, 2006, 09:33 AM

You might also like to think about getting an electrician in to repair the wiring faults before they cause a fire and burn the place down.

fact0r · #11 March 21st, 2006, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ned Seagoon

You might also like to think about getting an electrician in to repair the wiring faults before they cause a fire and burn the place down.

Yeah thats not so high up on the list though when you have a bung computer that u want to use.

Mr1drful · #12 March 21st, 2006, 11:53 AM

Just a thought.
Have you tried plugging it in in a different room ?
(NOT the bathroom obviously

)

Newer computers are more sensitive to power fluctuations.
It could be that there are too many things using power on the same circuit.
Ever notice if your refrig, A/C, heater, etc. kick on at the same time your computer restarts ?

I think Miz is right on the money with a UPS.
I'm sure your tech was using one when he tested the system.

Ned Seagoon · #13 March 21st, 2006, 11:55 AM

Make sure you keep it close to you so you can grab it when the fire breaks out.

oracle128 · #14 March 21st, 2006, 01:28 PM

Assuming the possibility of faulty wiring, you may want to ensure you get a UPS with surge protection. Most will, but some of the cheaper ones might not. As for brands, PowerWare are acceptable on the low-to-medium end, but APC are much better quality.

Nick Grana · #15 March 21st, 2006, 07:00 PM

When I built computers I had cd's with varying diagnostics capable of checking anything and everything. Always did a 24 hour burn-in. Any failure would start a hunt for prob.
Don't know how long your builder took to test your machine.

On your shower prob, replace both switches. 3 way switches do go bad more frequently than 2 way switches.
House wiring? If your one computer never fails, I'd put odds on your system that does fail with having a prob.