re: System randomly shuts down and restarts
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 10:26 am
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Jacob6601
(2174 messages posted)
No, there is a setting you are missing, but I doubt that is causing the shutdowns.
You need to look into the hardware now. You should be able to get through #3 in the
list by yourself.
If you need to go through #4, you can try disabling the devices in BIOS and the device
manager. After that you may need help.
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/1243393539
If you do take it in, the Repair shop needs the box only. Draw a picture of your
plugs and their colors, then pull them and leave everything else sit. Take a copy
of this url so they can look through the thread if they want.
Expect to pay for an hour of labor regardless. You may post back for direction after
diagnosis, but general pointers:
1. $100 for a psu should not scare you. A new pc will have the same (psu) as yours
(or smaller) and wear the same, if that is the problem.
2. Video cards vary widely in price. Your pc use, I think, depends solely on the
resolution/monitor you are using. You should be able to get by on the cheapest they
have, unless you have a new flat panel/widescreen. Just do not get sold a $200+ gaming
card.
3. A Motherboard or cpu failure should make you seriously consider a new pc.
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