This started happening about 2weeks ago, The computer would loadup XP to the desktop and would be fine if i didnt do anything. But if i start a game or even start IE it would freeze for a second and then shut down, then i would have a problem trying to get it to load to the desktop, it would shut down while loading the OS or even while doing the quick memtest in the bios. The XP install was about 3years old so i decided to reformat. I still have the same problem. I've check all the temps and they are ok. cpu and gpu around 50C. Also if I let it sit for about 15min and then try running any program i won't have a problem, I've started to just leave to comp on for days, infear that it wont boot up again.
Computer shuts down when to cold?
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Redmo0n
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LoL, do you live in a fridge?
Vaanish
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Its a hardware problem but it has nothing to do with it being too cold.
Redmo0n
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Maybe try cleaning out all the dust and running a virus scan?
not much dust but i'll clean it out, and i already reformated the comp and it's doing it in the bios screen as well, wouldn't think a virus would be able to affect that.
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I would agree, what kind of PSU are you using in that rig?
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wow yeah, HIGHLY recommended to NOT use a PSU bundled with a case, unless it is of a high quality.
Here is a thread that has PSU rankings.....
http://www.techist.com/forums/f76/updated-power-supply-guide-137927/
Here is a thread that has PSU rankings.....
http://www.techist.com/forums/f76/updated-power-supply-guide-137927/
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