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Ok ive had this comp for awhile and i know for a fact that it isnt overheating because of temperature monitors. My motherboard has an overclocking utility which let me up the CPU to 3. But i decided to stick it safe with 2.9GHz. Its a P4 Northwood 800FSB w/HT normally at 2.6GHz. Now suddenly my comp restarts by itself every few hours even though the temp monitor never goes above 40 degrees C. However my PSU is 150W which I think might be the reason my comp randomly restarts. Could the machine not be getting enough juice? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
P4 2.6 Northwood 800FSB OC to 2.9
1 GB RAM DDR400
ATI Radeon 9600XTZo
just for clarification when i say restart i mean the screen just flashes off and the computer restarts. like a split second thing. no freezing or time between when it shuts off and turns on again.
Zo
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150watt.Wow.Are you sure?
Yeah it sounds Very weak.Amperage on the +12v rail is what you need
to look at.Tt Lanfire
MSI K8N Diamond
AMD64 3000+'Venice'
1gb pc4400
OCZ Powerstream 520w
6600GT
WDCaviar 160gb sata x2;~}
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Thanks guys just making sure :P. Been making computers for 5 years never had to mess with a power supply before. this is what happens when u try to make a gaming machine for under $300:D. The only thing i havent replaced in the case is the power supply. soon this machine will be all me:P. Gateway case haha. Now the only problem is finding a cheap micro ATX PSU. any recommendations?
Zo
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I've just had a look at the psu you mention:
http://www.outletpc.com/c0833.htmlYou will get no gains from this! +12v is very low.
You should be looking for a psu with a minimum of 18amps on the +12. This psu will not perform well, hence it's low price.AMD Athlon 64 FX-55
WinXP Pro. WinXP Pro x64
Nvidia:6800GT
Dane Electronic Pro. Dual 1024MB 400MHz RAM
Tagan 480Watt PSU: 28Amps on +12volt rail.
Asus A8V Deluxe "WiFi" M/Board
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great i made a bad buy then:(. Could someone help me look a good one. i have no idea what im doing.
Zo
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crap i just looked up the +12V on my current PSU and its 8.5A so basically id be downgrading with the PSU i just bought right? the one i just bought is on that link by quicksilver and it has 6A for +12V. im trying to find a good one. help would be greatly apperciated.
Zo
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nevermind think i found a great one. http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-ATX-350W-Power-Supply-for-Emachines-HP-New_W0QQitemZ6822742048QQcategoryZ80172QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem . looks good in all aspects. tell me what u think.
Zo
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I think it's cheap n basic.
Try and get a quality one,less hassles in the long run.Tt Lanfire
MSI K8N Diamond
AMD64 3000+'Venice'
1gb pc4400
OCZ Powerstream 520w
6600GT
WDCaviar 160gb sata x2;~}
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The second one you have chosen has much better specs.
But, I agree with indigian, try for one with the same, or better specs but of better quality. I know it's down to the cost, but in the long run it will pay off to spend a little more for a better quality and usually more stable and long lasting psu.
It will also mean that for future upgrades you have a psu that will be suitable therefore saving you from having to buy another.
AMD Athlon 64 FX-55
WinXP Pro. WinXP Pro x64
Nvidia:6800GT
Dane Electronic Pro. Dual 1024MB 400MHz RAM
Tagan 480Watt PSU: 28Amps on +12volt rail.
Asus A8V Deluxe "WiFi" M/Board
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