computer shuting off

DJ BIG T · Jan 16, 2009, 01:52 AM

hello DH!!! i have a buddy that has issues with his computer shuting off when he plays games for like 5 mins... i was thinking it might be the cpu because its shuting off the computer.. so i had him install speedfan to see what was over heating and the gpu good the cpu is good the hd is good but one thing it was saying that was over heating was the aux.. does any one know what a aux is?
heres his computer specs:

msi k9n4 ultra-f mobo
AMD 4000+ 64 x2
2 ghz of pc5300 ram
geforce 8500 gt
sound blaster x-fi sound card
250 seagate hd

CDsDontBurn · Jan 16, 2009, 02:29 AM

IMO, it sounds like it's a PSU issue. what kind of PSU is in there? what is the +12v rail reading at? Idealy, you don't want the +12v rail to go below 11.80v under full load. however, it's preferred that it would be between 12.10 and 11.90v at all times, and that it stays pretty consistent as to where it stays instead of jumping around all over the place.

DJ BIG T · Jan 16, 2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

IMO, it sounds like it's a PSU issue. what kind of PSU is in there? what is the +12v rail reading at? Idealy, you don't want the +12v rail to go below 11.80v under full load. however, it's preferred that it would be between 12.10 and 11.90v at all times, and that it stays pretty consistent as to where it stays instead of jumping around all over the place.

its a 520watt but its a no name psu that came with the tower...

CDsDontBurn · Jan 16, 2009, 03:30 AM

what is/are the amps on the +12v rail? if the amperage is too low for the whole system, particularly when gaming or under other heavy loads, it's likely to cause the system to do this.

if you are able to find out this information and the information i asked earlier, it should better help us find the cause here. because, i still believe it's the PSU. particularly since it's a no-name brand that came with the case

. if it says "520w" then it's probably really a 250w with a 60 second peak of 520w...

"250w" is over exaggerated, but you get what i mean

Mac Daddy · Jan 16, 2009, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ BIG T

hello DH!!! i have a buddy that has issues with his computer shuting off when he plays games for like 5 mins... i was thinking it might be the cpu because its shuting off the computer.. so i had him install speedfan to see what was over heating and the gpu good the cpu is good the hd is good but one thing it was saying that was over heating was the aux.. does any one know what a aux is?
heres his computer specs:

msi k9n4 ultra-f mobo
AMD 4000+ 64 x2
2 ghz of pc5300 ram
geforce 8500 gt
sound blaster x-fi sound card
250 seagate hd

Did some googling around and aux might be a sensor the motherboard doesn't have (a false reading). Just google "Aux in Speedfan" and you will see what I mean.

I use CPUID HWmonitor for temps myself.

DJ BIG T · Jan 16, 2009, 06:56 PM

the brand of the psu was ecco something.. i had two psu here 420 watt and a 400watt i took my 400 watt to his house last night and installed it for him and we started playing games to see if it would shut off again and that seem to be the issues he was having and the computer never shut off... i want to thank you guys for your help... DH ROCKS and the members!!!!

Judas · Jan 16, 2009, 07:26 PM

be forwarned..... PSU's that aren't powerful enough will produce that problem... but also take note that while initiall some PSUs will work without a problem.. or noticeable problem... they will deteriorate far quicker due to be overstressed or being on the edge of failure.

I would HIGHLY suggest investing a few dollars in a higher quality psu.. because in the end, it could potentially mean a machine that is reliable and one that isn't. And bad ones can sevearly lower the lifespan on your hardware.

Mac Daddy · Jan 17, 2009, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ BIG T

the brand of the psu was ecco something.. i had two psu here 420 watt and a 400watt i took my 400 watt to his house last night and installed it for him and we started playing games to see if it would shut off again and that seem to be the issues he was having and the computer never shut off... i want to thank you guys for your help... DH ROCKS and the members!!!!

Glad ya got it sorted DJ

And as Judas mentioned your buddy might want to find a better PSU as a permanent solution.

CDsDontBurn · Jan 17, 2009, 01:58 AM

i'd suggest that your friend gets this OCZ PSU right now from NewEgg. there's a rather attractive rebate going on for it.

DJ BIG T · Jan 17, 2009, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

i'd suggest that your friend gets this OCZ PSU right now from NewEgg. there's a rather attractive rebate going on for it.

forget him ill get it for myself...

lol

DJ BIG T · Jan 17, 2009, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

be forwarned..... PSU's that aren't powerful enough will produce that problem... but also take note that while initiall some PSUs will work without a problem.. or noticeable problem... they will deteriorate far quicker due to be overstressed or being on the edge of failure.

I would HIGHLY suggest investing a few dollars in a higher quality psu.. because in the end, it could potentially mean a machine that is reliable and one that isn't. And bad ones can sevearly lower the lifespan on your hardware.

i did tell him he needs a better one lets hope he listens...

Jan 16, 2009, 01:52 AM	#1
DJ BIG T DH FaN BoY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ORLANDO,FL Posts: 930 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	computer shuting off hello DH!!! i have a buddy that has issues with his computer shuting off when he plays games for like 5 mins... i was thinking it might be the cpu because its shuting off the computer.. so i had him install speedfan to see what was over heating and the gpu good the cpu is good the hd is good but one thing it was saying that was over heating was the aux.. does any one know what a aux is? heres his computer specs: msi k9n4 ultra-f mobo AMD 4000+ 64 x2 2 ghz of pc5300 ram geforce 8500 gt sound blaster x-fi sound card 250 seagate hd __________________

Jan 16, 2009, 02:29 AM	#2
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Re: computer shuting off IMO, it sounds like it's a PSU issue. what kind of PSU is in there? what is the +12v rail reading at? Idealy, you don't want the +12v rail to go below 11.80v under full load. however, it's preferred that it would be between 12.10 and 11.90v at all times, and that it stays pretty consistent as to where it stays instead of jumping around all over the place. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Jan 16, 2009, 03:30 AM	#4
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Re: computer shuting off what is/are the amps on the +12v rail? if the amperage is too low for the whole system, particularly when gaming or under other heavy loads, it's likely to cause the system to do this. if you are able to find out this information and the information i asked earlier, it should better help us find the cause here. because, i still believe it's the PSU. particularly since it's a no-name brand that came with the case . if it says "520w" then it's probably really a 250w with a 60 second peak of 520w... "250w" is over exaggerated, but you get what i mean __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Jan 16, 2009, 06:56 PM	Thread Starter #6
DJ BIG T DH FaN BoY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ORLANDO,FL Posts: 930 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	Re: computer shuting off the brand of the psu was ecco something.. i had two psu here 420 watt and a 400watt i took my 400 watt to his house last night and installed it for him and we started playing games to see if it would shut off again and that seem to be the issues he was having and the computer never shut off... i want to thank you guys for your help... DH ROCKS and the members!!!! __________________

Jan 17, 2009, 01:58 AM	#9
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	Re: computer shuting off i'd suggest that your friend gets this OCZ PSU right now from NewEgg. there's a rather attractive rebate going on for it. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later