My computer is failing me

#1 12-11-2005, 06:17 PM

My computer has been randomly crashing lately. I got it built cheaply about a year ago and have replaced RAM, and the motherboard. I have checked the video card and it is fine. I keep dumping money into it and fixing the small problems that it has but it still gives me problems. I do not know why it is crashing right now, I run 4 party tables, PT and PA hud while surfing internet. I have 512 Ram. Could it be my hard drive crashing? To reboot I wait 10 or so minutes and unplug and plug back in and it usually works for a few more days before crashing again. Should I buy a new computer or fix something on this one? I have very very little money, please give me advice on how to remedy this cheaply.

smoore · #2 12-11-2005, 06:57 PM

We can't really know with this little information. What happens when it crashes? Blue screen? Just shuts off? Random other stuff?

#3 12-11-2005, 07:54 PM

just shuts down. Doesn't really make any noises, just turns black, LEDs turn off.

Jeff W · #4 12-11-2005, 09:01 PM

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just shuts down. Doesn't really make any noises, just turns black, LEDs turn off.

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Could be a faulty power supply or an overheating issue.

Terry · #5 12-12-2005, 01:34 AM

Try running with the cover off. If heat is the problem that is the cheap solution.

smoore · #6 12-12-2005, 01:39 AM

Yeah, sounds like heat.