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08-27-2005, 12:25 PM
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restart problem
Hi again folks!
I don't know if this is a hardware or software problem but I thought I would throw it out there to see if any of you have suggestions. I'm working on an old 800MHz Pentium III system running XP PRO, 224 MB RAM, 40 GB drive, clean install, all anti-virus and anti-spyware programs brand new, updated and clean. The system performs to optimum with one small glitch... After booting up, it will run fine for about three to five minutes then just randomly restart on it's own. I've watched this behavior for two days now and the pattern is constant, but only after the first boot. Once the system has been up for a while, this doesn't seem to happen again. Any hardware or software suggested fixes or diagnostic tools would be greatly appreciated. Anyone seen this behavior before? I have already suspected that more RAM would be good, but I don't think this is related to the glitch. -Thanks! -Kev
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08-27-2005, 01:07 PM
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Barefoot on the Moon!
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Try directing your attention to the PSU. Is it powerful enough to handle all the devices connected to it? Or, is it simply a junky component?
How about CPU temps?
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08-27-2005, 01:12 PM
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I had a hunch I might hear that. You have confirmed my suspicion. It is indeed a junky component (Deer) probably one of the worst ones made. I changed it out yesterday because the original PSU was extremely noisy and it was the only one left in stock. I guess it's time to bite the bullet and put a decent one in this system.
I built the whole thing from scrap parts laying around the shop. This will be the first actual investment made in it. Thanks Force. I'll report back if it solves the problem. -Kev |
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08-30-2005, 05:33 PM
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New power supply unit solved the problem.
-Kev |
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08-30-2005, 06:59 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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I'd throw that DEER PSU away so you don't get tempted to use it again. I've thrown away quite a few of them when I found them in some computers I've worked on. I just informed the owners about the risks involved with keeping the DEER PSU and they've all told me to replace it. I usually replace them with Antec PSUs since they're the easiest good quality PSU to get around here.
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