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Is my PC problem being caused by the power supply?
Ok, a few months ago I build a PC with the following specs.
Intel Core I7 2600k 3.4 Stock Cooler
MSi Motherboard P67A-C43 Military Class ll
8.00 GB Single-Channel DDR3 2x4 sticks
GPU Nvidia Geforce 550 Ti SC 1GB
1 TB HDD
700 Watt PSU Thermaltake TR2
4 120mm LED fans
A few days ago my PC just didn't boot, I checked the cables made sure everything was plugged in correctly and no luck. I removed the PSU dust off the fans re-installed everything except the fan controller and only connected one fan (exhaust fan). Problem solved, I suppose. The next day I connected the fan controller and the other 3 fans and my computer booted correctly. This morning same problem, again. I removed the fans and fan controller, unplugged the 24pin mobo connector re-connected it back in. I tried booting without fan controller or any fans except for the system fan and it didn't boot. I left my PC sit there and now a few hours later it boots. Any ideas what the problem night be? Also, the first time this happened my clock time changed to an earlier time, just the clock not the date, and today the clock time was not correct either. CMOS battery, PSU, or is my problem being caused by the fan controller? Any help is appreciate it thanks!
3 Answers
- Norm FLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
this could be quite few things. What are the symptoms ??
First as this is a self build p.c you will not have a recovery procedure on the hard disk.
Also the holding down of the "0" key is the method for a Toshiba as far as I remember.
The time only changing can be the CMOS battery ( are you getting checksum errors)
Your other problems for a start can be memory.
Start to remove your RAM one by one starting from the lower slot as the problem should be low down in the memory.
If it is not memory and you have changed the battery contact me on here by email
- ?Lv 45 years ago
laptop restarts would additionally be hardware problem. it would additionally be from mismatched RAM. attempt removing the unique 2 512 and in straightforward terms have the two 1gb sticks and notice if the restarts ensue with the integrated photos linked, in view which you pronounced restarts did ensue in specific situations. The PSU isn't in all threat adequate for that card. per AMD 4 hundred Watt or extra effective potential furnish pronounced and 600w or extra effective for Crossfire. the comprehensive equipment won't be getting adequate potential constantly adequate, so that is shutting down. additionally those CPU temps are way too extreme at idle.sparkling the fan/heatsink and around the socket section. it is likewise possible over the years the thermal paste or especially the crap thermal pads manufacturers use particularly of paste, degrades over the years. you may ought to take off the warmth sink, sparkling it solid, and reapply thermal paste. You an locate many classes on the thank you to eliminate a heatsink/fan, sparkling it and word thermal paste.
- Anonymous8 years ago
Hold down the '0' (zero) key while pressing the power button, it will open a recovery wizard that will guide you through it. i will assume that means on booting up the comp if this does get you to the recovery area you should be able to restore your comp to factory settings you will however loose any files etc you had saved.also please make the recovery disc/discs when restored
also try this chkdsk/r & /all & chkdskspace/r this 1 is a deep error's check in ur registry is where the error;s r coming from it take a hour, u may need a reg., defrager ccleaner could be what u need:)
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