Help! My computer is randomly rebooting!

[keung]

reseated cpu, applied new thermal paste.. did not work. will probably have to get a new board

[Finalz]

rip the cmos battery out and let it sit 5 minutes out of the board and put it back in.

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[keung]

Finalz, I've tried that. I don't think it's a setting that's busted tbh, I'm pretty sure it's hardware related.

[rootsoft]

Have you check the eventviewer to see if there's a specific reason is doing so?

Hold Windows key + R and type eventvwr

Hit me up on mIRC If you need help and we can start a remote session.

[keung]

Yup, rootsoft, the only thing event viewer catches is the fact that the shutdown was unexpected. There aren't any other useful information there

[keung]

I just ordered an ASUS Rampage II Extreme from China, at a decent £115. Hopefully it will work and I can be back within first match. Don't think It'll be ready for draft day as shipping is gonna take a while, but don't let that scare ya capitanos..! I'm not looking forward to replace it and reinstall Windows and all the shit that follows.

[Chadwixx]

Did you try plugging it into the wall or another upc?

[Sam]

I'd run stress tests over night. I know you did memtest but how long you kept it going for? Also get prime95 and run it so you can see if your cpu fails. Only way I'd change motherboard is if i know 100% that's that problem. Also never tried a new PSU, old one might not be good enough for your current system.

[TimTim]

Keung if your outlets' voltages are fluctuating that badly, it might end up damaging your new board as well. Are you using a surge protector? If not, I'd go ahead and get one. And hell, I can't help but wonder if your pc is automatically shutting itself off when the voltage fluctuates to prevent damage, or it could just be shutting off unintentionally because of it. Either way, try using a surge protector and see what happens. That would be really lucky though if that's the case.

[Sauron]

I personally use a battery backup with a high surge protection rating for my desktop. Better safe than sorry.

[blade]

[Sauron]

CyberPower or APC. I have a CyberPower, paid like 200$ for it back 4.5 years ago.

[spydee]

if that kind of voltage is 'normal' for your area that's pretty fucked up. consider what anguis said, get a UPS that is always-on (like a filter) and the voltage should be stable. would help your psu too

[csnafk]

new mobo. I had all this problem before. replaced mobo and moved on from said problem

[keung]

Sam, I ran MemTest for about 10 passes. I didn't see any reasons to keep going at that point (no errors)

The overvoltage error was in my last apartment, not where I live now. The technician blamed the power company because the power had a habit of "blinking" a bunch. Anyway, I should probably get myself a surge protector either way. I don't know why I haven't got one yet, laziness I suppose.

[TimTim]

If you had the same PC at your old apartment and these issues occurred back then, either the power company or your old apartment complex owes you a new pc!

[faithless]

RAM

remove each one to test them, or ask a friend to lend u RAM just to test

[TimTim]

Guys, read the thread and see what he's already tried before offering suggestions. Just a pet peeve of mine.

[Sam]

[keung]

Sam, it won't stay on for longer than 30 minutes, so I am unable to run Prime95 I'll wait for the new mobo, hopefully it'll fix it, otherwise I'm going to cry for more help!

Thanks for all the input so far, guys! Appreciated!

[Sam]

Hope you made sure all your components are compatible with mobo you are purchasing.

[keung]

They should be. It's an X58 chipset board, triple channel RAM and x16 PCI-e. I might have to reflash it, but I don't think I need to.

[Diff`lx]