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Age Of The Poon · Sep 18, 2007, 02:42 AM // 02:42

Hi, i've been having a problem with my whole computer shutting down after 5ish minutes and its really bugging me (i've tried a few games) and it usually beeps before the crash it just starts shutting down with no stop to it. had several virus scan got updates but nothing seems to work even de-fragging i have 256 graphics card 512 ram (60 gigs open space) so any help would be appreciated.

Mork from Ork · Sep 18, 2007, 03:52 AM // 03:52

That sounds like your processor is overheating - check and make sure the fan on the cooling unit is running - blow any dust out of it - make sure the computer is in a place where it gets plenty of air circulation and, if necessary, take the cooling unit off and replace the thermal compound.

If that doesn't work it could also be your power supply unit going bad.

Might want to post more specs for more help.

Age Of The Poon · Sep 18, 2007, 03:58 AM // 03:58

Thanks, will try cleaning the fan

Foe · Sep 18, 2007, 05:06 AM // 05:06

agree with Monk, its almost certanly your cpu overheating....if not..i dunno maybe ram is going up and something running in the background is accessing the same bad address but in most cases you would get an error code. Something similar had happened to a friend is only reason i suggest.

Age Of The Poon · Sep 19, 2007, 02:58 AM // 02:58

its the power supply unit im almost possitive cause i took the case off blew everything out played without the case still crashed thanks hopefully will be back in0game soon

Foe · Sep 19, 2007, 03:44 PM // 15:44

as long as your fans are working taking the case off will just make things hotter

Age Of The Poon · Sep 19, 2007, 10:59 PM // 22:59

well i had to try w/o to case just to make sure

tijo · Sep 20, 2007, 12:20 PM // 12:20

Sometimes, having the case opened will only result in bad cooling. Good cases are meant to have a better airflow when they are closed. Your problem is definetely hardware realted. It's probably your PSU, but check for detached heatsinks while you are at it, it can't hurt.