Once you do this, you can also try running the computer with the case
open and an external fan (like a floor fan) running on it. IF that
cures the problem, then you'll know for sure that it was overheating.
Unfortunately, if the cpu and its heat sink are not making good contact
(not a likely problem, but it **could** happen), then this still might
not help.
Dean Kukral
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ Poffenberger" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Bad power supply or MB?
Hi Kathleen,
This could easily be an overheating problem. Check to make sure all your
fans are running, particularly the CPU fan. Also make sure the CPU
heatsink/fan assembly is solidly attached to the MB/CPU. Also check any
heatsink on the MB chipset or video card.
But also check any other fans, like case fans, power supply fan, video
card
fan (if it exists).
Russ Poffenberger
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> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:10 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PCBUILD] Bad power supply or MB?
>
> Hello,
>
> I have recently had an issue with my computer shutting down
> in the middle of minor activity. This first occurred about
> one and a half weeks ago, then again yesterday, twice. Each
> time it restarted and ran chkdsk, all was fine, seemed to be
> fine in every respect. Then the next time this happened, the
> computer was up for only 10 minutes or so, I was working and
> then poof..it went off. I started it again, and as soon as
> it was completetly up, again it shut down.
>
> I have assumed it was the power supply, but seem to recall
> that it could as well be the MB. Can anyone offer clues as
> to how to determine what it is for certain?
>
> Thank you as always for any help....
> Intel Pent 4, 2.8, Soyo dragon2 mb. System is approx 4 years
> old...Power supply currently is 475, not sure what more you
> need to know to help...Thank you,
>
> Kathleen LaValley
>
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