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New PC hangs for no apparent reason
I just upgraded my mb/processor/RAM and everything has been working great
except on the odd occasion WinXP will simply hang and I have to reset the PC. It just hangs on the spot - no error msg, just frozen. P4-2.4GHz 2x256MB Kingston RAM running at dual channel Gigabyte GA-8IK1100 m/b, with hyper-threading enabled. PCI GF2-MX My case is relatively new, and has a fan for cooling the inside. Could this be a heat issue? I have two hard disks, one on top of the other inside the case (this is the only way the case allows) - is this detrimental to my hard disks? Thanks for any feedback, Prizm |
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"Prizm" wrote in message
. au... I just upgraded my mb/processor/RAM and everything has been working great except on the odd occasion WinXP will simply hang and I have to reset the PC. It just hangs on the spot - no error msg, just frozen. Hey Prizm. I had a similiar problem with my computer and it turned out to be that the PSU had gone bad. I bought a new 450Watt PSU and now my computer works like a charm. Not sure if this would solve your problem but its what solved mine. |
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I would agree it sounds like it could be the PSU that is causing the
problem. Make sure the case you have has a PSU that supports P4 CPUs/Boards and I would recommend a Wattage of 300+. The problem you are having is same as when P4s first came out and the company I work for were trying them with standard 250w power supplies and they work but just lock up after a while. Hope This Helps Carl. "Prizm" wrote in message . au... I just upgraded my mb/processor/RAM and everything has been working great except on the odd occasion WinXP will simply hang and I have to reset the PC. It just hangs on the spot - no error msg, just frozen. P4-2.4GHz 2x256MB Kingston RAM running at dual channel Gigabyte GA-8IK1100 m/b, with hyper-threading enabled. PCI GF2-MX My case is relatively new, and has a fan for cooling the inside. Could this be a heat issue? I have two hard disks, one on top of the other inside the case (this is the only way the case allows) - is this detrimental to my hard disks? Thanks for any feedback, Prizm |
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Thanks for the input guys - it is a pretty new case, I would've thought the
power supply would've been fine. It's a 300W power supply. It's a bummer if it's shot already. Prizm |
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I had the same problem when I first got my P4 board. My power supply was
300w and it died a few days after the board went in. I've got a 550w unit now and I've never seen my computer run so smothly! "Prizm" wrote in message . au... Thanks for the input guys - it is a pretty new case, I would've thought the power supply would've been fine. It's a 300W power supply. It's a bummer if it's shot already. Prizm |
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"Muttly" wrote in message ... I had the same problem when I first got my P4 board. My power supply was 300w and it died a few days after the board went in. I've got a 550w unit now and I've never seen my computer run so smothly! Are you guys serious? My 300W PSU isn't enough for a P4? Man...that's why got the new case, because I though 300W would be sufficient Time to go shopping I guess... Prizm |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 18:11:06 +0800, "Prizm" wrote:
"Muttly" wrote in message ... I had the same problem when I first got my P4 board. My power supply was 300w and it died a few days after the board went in. I've got a 550w unit now and I've never seen my computer run so smothly! Are you guys serious? My 300W PSU isn't enough for a P4? Man...that's why got the new case, because I though 300W would be sufficient Time to go shopping I guess... Prizm Wattage rating is often inaccurate, it depends on the specific make/model power supply, and the load (system) on it. A generic 300W is almost never good enough for a modern system, while the better name-brand 300W models are fine for a basic, typical system, though adding a high-end video card can make a difference too, even the better name-brands often make multiple quality-grades in these lower-wattage, 300W models often included with cases. Dave |
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300Watt is perfectly fine for a P4 System. I have my 300Watt running a DVDRW
drive 3 Hard Drives On IDE And Then 2 More On IDE RAID, all done using many various splitters. I also have a lot of fans (about 10 varying in size). The make isnt a good one either its by UANKE and it is pronounced Wankee but its done good for me. I am going to be upgrading my PSU to a nice 500W+ though as im affraid that i may be having too much load on a PSU that is now 4 years old. "kony" wrote in message ... On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 18:11:06 +0800, "Prizm" wrote: "Muttly" wrote in message ... I had the same problem when I first got my P4 board. My power supply was 300w and it died a few days after the board went in. I've got a 550w unit now and I've never seen my computer run so smothly! Are you guys serious? My 300W PSU isn't enough for a P4? Man...that's why got the new case, because I though 300W would be sufficient Time to go shopping I guess... Prizm Wattage rating is often inaccurate, it depends on the specific make/model power supply, and the load (system) on it. A generic 300W is almost never good enough for a modern system, while the better name-brand 300W models are fine for a basic, typical system, though adding a high-end video card can make a difference too, even the better name-brands often make multiple quality-grades in these lower-wattage, 300W models often included with cases. Dave |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 08:06:47 +0800, "Prizm" wrote:
Thanks for the input guys - it is a pretty new case, I would've thought the power supply would've been fine. It's a 300W power supply. It's a bummer if it's shot already. It may not be that the power supply is shot already. Most cases come with a power supply, but case and power supply together cost about as much as a decent power supply by itself. I'm sure you see where I'm going. When I buy a case, I immediately replace the power supply. I have used Antec, Sparkle, and PC Power and Cooling, and been pleased with the results. -- All views expressed above are my own. Nobody else would claim them! -- Bill Pridgen -- |
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