why in the F is my computer re-booting

kdub22
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Post by kdub22 »

ToxicBug wrote:What cpu and motherboard do you have?
The cpu is an Athlon xp1700 and the motherboard is a Shuttle AK38N
Psyche911
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Post by Psyche911 »

Keep in mind, the temps reported by the motherboard are not entirely accurate. They can be off by quite a few degrees. Some boards show higher temps than others for the same CPU at the same speed & voltage.

But it probably still is on the warm side. I don't think those temps are high enough to crash the computer though.

Is it the HSF that came with the CPU? You might consider an upgrade.
kdub22
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Post by kdub22 »

Psyche911 wrote:Keep in mind, the temps reported by the motherboard are not entirely accurate. They can be off by quite a few degrees. Some boards show higher temps than others for the same CPU at the same speed & voltage.

But it probably still is on the warm side. I don't think those temps are high enough to crash the computer though.

Is it the HSF that came with the CPU? You might consider an upgrade.
Yes, it is. I will look into a better fan.

Thanks
shadd_.
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Post by shadd_. »

has it crashed since updating everything?

if it has, you could take the side off for a few days to see if that helps.
kdub22
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Post by kdub22 »

shadd_. wrote:has it crashed since updating everything?

if it has, you could take the side off for a few days to see if that helps.
It has not crashed since I unchecked the "auto restart" in system and recovery. So I haven't been able to post any errors....yet.

And I have the sides off all the time.
Hr.O
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Post by Hr.O »

get this program: http://www.lavalys.com/products/overvie ... =1&lang=en

install and see under computer=> sensors
it gives you up to date info on temps and voltages.

Most common cause to sudden reboots is bad voltages. So keep an eye on these.

Hr.O
lordstanley111
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Post by lordstanley111 »

This may sound to obvious....... but it just might be your power supply.Have it tested under a load and see if it bottoms out
Hoverboy
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Post by Hoverboy »

You should try to look in your system configuration in control panel or look in BIOS at startup. If it restarts then....i dont know
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Tormentius
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Post by Tormentius »

Hoverboy wrote:You should try to look in your system configuration in control panel or look in BIOS at startup. If it restarts then....i dont know
How would looking in system configuration help? I really want to hear this one.

Also, pick one account and use it :icon8:
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