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05-26-2009, 07:44 PM
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this problem is very annoying
i build my computer about last 7 month ago, the copmputer keep on rebooting after 4-5 min when it on. i tried to format it with windows xp profesional SP2 and when is the middle of intalliation it just turn off it self and this problem just recently happen and it has never happen before.
ahhh.. so angry i try every thing formating and reset my cmos setting. it any1 could help me with this problem this would be great. |
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05-26-2009, 07:50 PM
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Can you please list the parts, make and model, including the power supply.
Have you cleaned out the dust?
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05-27-2009, 02:41 AM
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mobo: Gigabyte GA-M61SME-S2L ram: 2 GB (2x1) kingston DDR667 graphics: Gigabyte 8500gt case: cooler master elite 333 cpu: AMD Athlon x2 6000 optical: pioneer SATA DVD Re-Writer hd: Western Digital 160GB uhhh.. the power supply came with the case when i bought it so i am not very sure about it. |
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05-27-2009, 05:18 AM
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Could be a faulty power supply - would be my bet.
Does it beep like hell when it turns itself off? - could be overheating and shutting down to stop permenant damage to the cores. |
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05-27-2009, 06:56 AM
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My bet is on the PSU. I've gone through hell trying to make crappy, overwhelmed PSUs not kill the rest of my PC. My efforts weren't good enough on one occasion and it fried the 4 pin connector to the mobo. Good stuff.
My suggestion: Get a new PSU. 500W should be right up your alley and Corsair makes superb power supplies. The 520HX is great, and, as a plus, it's semi-modular. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139001 |
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05-27-2009, 08:18 AM
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i don't think so cause i tried to format it to xp it took about 15-20min to shut down so i don't think that the problem. anyway if i get a psu will it be good to get 650watt????
Last edited by teddy3254; 05-27-2009 at 08:25 AM. |
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05-27-2009, 08:46 AM
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650 watts is fine but who is the manufacturer? I don't know what's available in your country but check this list : What Power Supply should I get? How many Watts? Who made it? Guide Inside
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05-27-2009, 08:46 AM
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Good deal on the 650W Corsair but the rebates suck. They send a credit card, that involves a lot of hassle to activate before you can use it, good for the purchase of Corsair products in lieu of a check.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005 I like the FSP 600W: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104014 |
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05-27-2009, 09:24 AM
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As pam123 and Not Important say, just make sure you have enough wattage, but the biggest thing is quality.
If you don't have a quality PSU then your wasting your time on wattage. Quality is key. |
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05-27-2009, 09:31 AM
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i am not really sure is this is a good psu the brand is SHAW and it about $25.
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05-27-2009, 01:13 PM
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No such thing as a quality $25 power supply.
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05-27-2009, 01:26 PM
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05-27-2009, 03:15 PM
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Let me rephrase that - you can get a quality 300 watt for $25 USD. If it's $25 AUD it's garbage regardless of the power.
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05-27-2009, 06:33 PM
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are u guys sure is the psu problem cause i turn on the computer but not format it cause it just keep shutting if self, but when i tried to fromat it with vista it work but takes hell alot of time to load up and still when it ask which drive i want top install, when i pick c drive it don't let me.
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05-27-2009, 07:20 PM
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There is no way to make sure without substituting known good components. The PSU would be just one of the main suspects.
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05-28-2009, 12:54 AM
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thx for the tips mate will go and buy a psu, i will maybe go for an coolermaster 550watts or a 500watts one. dam that will cost me about $80 or sooo.
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05-28-2009, 02:06 AM
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Coolermasters are okay. You don't need 500 watts with that rig but it wouldn't hurt.
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05-28-2009, 03:21 AM
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would a 400 watt do the job???
okay which of it is better Thermaltake 430W or ASUS Z45FP 400W??? Last edited by teddy3254; 05-28-2009 at 03:26 AM. |
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05-28-2009, 12:18 PM
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The 430w Thermaltake, if it's the one I'm thinking of, is based on an old design and isn't really an ATX 2.0 unit. The Asus looks very good.
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05-28-2009, 11:59 PM
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thx for the tip, i will buy the asus 1 then.
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06-13-2009, 08:06 PM
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ok, know i have another problem when i tried to boot the computer with Windows Xp SP2 it say BOOTMGR missing and ctrl+alt+del to reboot!!!
so does anyone have an idea what is going on??????? |
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06-13-2009, 08:47 PM
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Did you ever successfully complete an installation?
Sounds like it's missing the bootloader.
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06-13-2009, 08:55 PM
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No, the problem is when i tried to boot my os from the cmos, i set my dvd-rom to my first boot device and when i insert my windows and tried to boot it. After for awhile it load then it say BOOTMGR missing that all.
and may i ask what is a bootloader??? |
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06-13-2009, 09:04 PM
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The Bootloader runs right after your computer turns on, and is responsible for starting the OS itself.
Let me get this straight, you set your CD drive first in the boot order, put the CD in the drive and reboot, and the first thing you get is this error? It never tells you "Press any key to boot from CD" or anything? |
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06-13-2009, 09:11 PM
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no i doesn't tell you that, it load up for awhile and then say BOOTMGR missing and press ctrl+alt+del to restart.
that all it say!!! |
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06-13-2009, 10:59 PM
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Try wiping the hard drive with a zero fill program like dban.
It can be found on http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ |
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06-13-2009, 11:55 PM
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but i don't know how to use it, do you care to tell me?
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06-14-2009, 12:32 AM
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BOOTMGR sounds like a Vista thing.
Download UBCD, get the ISO version, then burn the ISO to a CD. You do this with a program such as Nero, you choose burn CD from image, and point it to the ISO. Then you boot with the CD. DBAN is in hard drive utilities, wiping utilities. |
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06-14-2009, 12:44 AM
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so i can do that and insert it in my computer which have no os and it will work right?
also one question does it cost to download UBCD software? coz the website that doesn't let me donwload it. Last edited by teddy3254; 06-14-2009 at 12:50 AM. |
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06-14-2009, 01:22 AM
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http://www.ausgamers.com/files/details/html/28473
Totally free. If you burn the ISO correctly, it makes a BOOTABLE CD. |
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