Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

[xxxooopppsss]

My computer is a peice of s*** i can run battlefield 2 but my computer seems to switch itself off after a few minutes!!! No joke! it just turns off! all my other games run fine although somtimes if i run a game after BF2 it also turns off then

i really neeed help this its really gettin on my nerves now!

Here are my specs:
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer ASUSTek Computer Inc.
System Model K8N
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 12 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~2411 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 1003.009, 10/4/2004
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 516.44 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 2.40 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
ATI Tec Graphics Card 9600 series 256 MB
Thanks

xxxooopppsss

[Vw-Merv-CL]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

mine was doing that just switching off, what i found the solution by changing my DRAM command rate in the bios from 1T to 2T, are you running 2x512's? it may also be a temperature problem this would also cause it to switch off, if your temps are ok i suggest finding out what command rate your ram is set to

[xxxooopppsss]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

Thanks Merv

Ill look into both soulutions

Thanks Again

xxxooopppsss

[=PxR=TitanSound]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

Is it switching itself off or just rebooting?

[Vw-Merv-CL]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

keep me updated on your progress, remember consult your motherboard manual for help with changing that command rate, you can also try increasing the voltage of the ram from its default 2.6v to 2.7v for stability, DONT go above 2.9v tho. it might be worth downloading memtest http://www.majorgeeks.com/Memtest86_d4226.html and put it onto a bootable cd or floppy to test your ram and make sure you have no errors, also drivers you should be running catalyst 5.10

[Berrern]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

It sounds like it's either a power or heat problem.
Check the following:

1. Once it turns itself off, turn it back on and enter the BIOS. What are your CPU and chipset temps? Also, check your graphic card temp.

2. What kind of PSU do you have? BF2 eats up every single free resource your computer has to offer, and if the PSU can't power it all, your PC will reboot/turn itself off.

[Talus]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

I'd certainly recommend getting a new power supply if it is a few years old.

[big_sammy_b]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

it sounds to me like the PSU you have is underpowered for the job. Don't keep runnin it letting it power itself off becuase after like 5 times or so it will cook your graphics card.

Its not just thw wattage thats important btw its also the number of rails it has

[YelloPL]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

Your video card is not a power hog - I had a 9600OPRO 128M and could easily run the whole machine (PIV 2,8, 2*512 RAM, 1HDD...) with a 300W PSU. If you have a 300W or more PSU from a decent maker I doubt if it's PSU. To be on the safe side you can google a bit and find a PSU calculator - you enter your components and it returns a minimum power. It ain't perfect, but at least should give you an overview of what you should have for your specs.

[bisley]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

My computer is a peice of s*** i can run battlefield 2 but my computer seems to switch itself off after a few minutes!!! No joke! it just turns off! all my other games run fine although somtimes if i run a game after BF2 it also turns off then

i really neeed help this its really gettin on my nerves now!

Here are my specs:
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer ASUSTek Computer Inc.
System Model K8N
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 12 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~2411 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 1003.009, 10/4/2004
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 516.44 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 2.40 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
ATI Tec Graphics Card 9600 series 256 MB
Thanks

xxxooopppsss

I see that your location is here in the UK but your Locale is set to United States , I know that aint gonna solve your switch off probs but I thoght I wuold just flag it for you !

[xxxooopppsss]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

I have got a US imported OS Thanks for all the solutions ill look into everyone of them thanks again but I think its prob the heat problem, the CD is boining hot when I remove it form the CD drive.

xxxooopppsss

[xxxooopppsss]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

Thankyou Very much for all your help! The problem was simple, my brother had knocked the computer a few days back and had dislocated the cable connection to the Fan!!! its running fine now

Thanks again

xxxooopppsss

[Talus]

Re: Why Does My Computer Switch Itsself Off?

And you let him live?