Jesusfrk611
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My brothers PC recently began constantly restarting at random times. It didn't happen when he first got the system, so I figured it might be a virus or something and to just reinstall Windows. As it starts formatting it restarts again. Then I think it might be overheating. I go into BIOS and check the temps. 50C idle on a P4 2.8GHz prescott in a case with 1 exhaust fan and an aftermarket copper HSF. I figure it shouldn't be restarting at that temp, but I go ahead and reseat the HSF with new AS5. Still idling at 50C and restarted on me again. I even have a box fan blowing in on the side and it's still idling at 50C...
The only thing I can think of is that the video card might be causing the restarts. My brother said they didn't start happening until after he installed the video card. It's kinda weird because he's got the same video card as me. 400W PSU should be able to handle it. Could it be that the PSU is crapping out? It's a generic brand PSU that I had and used to build that system.
The only thing I can think of is that the video card might be causing the restarts. My brother said they didn't start happening until after he installed the video card. It's kinda weird because he's got the same video card as me. 400W PSU should be able to handle it. Could it be that the PSU is crapping out? It's a generic brand PSU that I had and used to build that system.