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Subject: Computer Restarts Everytime

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Name: p8ntballer5150
Date: May 28, 2007 at 15:50:49 Pacific
Subject: Computer Restarts Everytime
OS: Windows XP Home
CPU/Ram: P4 2.4ghz / 2gb ram
Model/Manufacturer: custom

Comment:

I recently borrowed a friend's copy of Command & Conquer 3. It installed cleanly. When you try to actually play the game, my computer restarts. It does with with other games too as well. What could be the problem?
2.4 GHz P4 Processor
Geforce 6800 GS/XT Video Card
2gb (2 x 1gb) OCZ Ram cards

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Response Number 1

Name: p8ntballer5150
Date: May 28, 2007 at 15:56:45 Pacific
Subject: Computer Restarts Everytime

Reply: (edit)

Also, (since i can't edit) I have a Coolmax 550 watt power supply.

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Response Number 2

Name: Dark Sky
Date: May 29, 2007 at 18:36:06 Pacific
Subject: Computer Restarts Everytime

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Do you overclock any of your hardware. Most of these unusual restarts happens either because of RAM, CPU, GPU or the OS itself. It may because of heat issues whereby the computer does not have enough ventilation no matter how fast or great your system is. Make sure your computer was built with both intake and outtake. Make sure that all your fans working correctly.
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Core2 Duo 6420
Gigabyte 965P-S3
2x1GB DDR667
7900GS 256DDR3 OC
Seagate 160/250GB SATA3
SB Audigy4
19" 5ms 4:3 Dell LCD

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Response Number 3

Name: Wolskie
Date: May 30, 2007 at 21:31:52 Pacific
Subject: Computer Restarts Everytime

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i had that problem and it was my dodgy RAM
Wolskie

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