computer wont boot ><

[aricav05]

My computer cannot cold boot, when i press the power button, the fans and leds start running but nothing appears on the monitor. I don't overclock and it started happening around a month ago, though i seldom turn off my computer so i dont encounter the problem oten.

I get it to work after turning off the comp and turning on the power a few more times, but its not working now. Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm guessing its the PSU but im not sure.

 

[aricav05]

I got ahold of another Graphics card so i tried switching it, and the computer booted up normally. I switched the Cards back and the computer booted up normally as well... so is it possible the problem is with the psu or graphics card?

 

[C0RR0SIVE]

Do you get any beep codes or anything when this happens??? It is possible that your graphics card wasn't seated in the slot completly or something...

 

[aricav05]

There were no beeps at all, and I've checked the video card slot, as well as all other cables connected to the various hardware. None were loose. Once i got it running a few hours back it works like it normally would, but once i turn it off and do a cold boot the problem comes up again.

Edit: is it possible that my PSU isn't supplying enough power as it is a 350W PSU, while the minimum recommendation for the graphics card is 300W o.o;?

 

[aricav05]

I left my computer on overnight and I guess it somehow restarted itself, since when i turned on the monitor in the morning it was as if i was trying to cold boot it. I also saw a notice when i booted up saying that not enough power was supplied to the graphics card or something...

will being underpowered cause the computer to not boot properly?

edit: I tested different graphics cards a few more times and it turns out that the problem occurs even if i use different cards, so the problem is not with the graphics cards. I also tried connecting my monitor to my laptop and it worked fine so i dont think the problem is with the monitor. Has anyone had a similar problem? how should I tackle this problem?

 

[networkgeek]

I would get a new PSU. that is probably the cause. esp since you got that error message about not enough power to graphics. replace the psu asap and see if it gets better. a failing PSU could cause damage to other components if it shorts out real bad sometimes

 

[aricav05]

Ah i see, thanks a bunch. I also have another problem with my computer suddenly rebooting without notice. For example, halfway through playng a game, the screen just turns black and the computer restarts.

Does anyone have an idea of what is wrong with my computer? I tried doing sfc /scannow to check the system files but the sfc wont run. Should i try reformatting and reinstalling windows?