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geekdiggy · 02-02-2004, 11:22 PM

have an emachines T1840 computer (yes i'm ghetto) and since november i've been having a shitty ass time with my computer. whenever i'm playing a large game, watching a large/long video, or scanning for viruses/spyware, the computer would just shut off completely and abruptly, as if someone hit the switch or pulled the plug out.

someone told me it could be a power supply problem in my hard drive and if that's so, is it because i'm doing things that take up a lot of power? is it actually a power supply problem? if so is there anything i can do to make my computer knock this shit off?

i'm not sure if it's a virus because the autoprotect on my anti virus software hasn't notified me of any virus related problems. other than that i have no idea what could be causing this problem so if anybody has even a clue what might be going on or how to fix the problem or need more details please PM me or AIM me with whatever help possible

help please thanks

zevolv · 02-02-2004, 11:39 PM

Do you know what kind of video card your using? and what chip do you have Pentium? etc... Sometimes if you are running the Card too much or are pushing the Processor too hard too long the computer can shut down to keep it from over heating. New cooling fans (large ones) might help a little. try to run as little as you can when you are doing such tasks

zevolv · 02-02-2004, 11:41 PM

If your hard drive was beeing worked too hard the computer would either tell you or freeze but it wouldn't totally shut down. If it is a power supply problem you could try replacing it, they are pretty cheap but make sure it works with your computer so be sure to ask. And cooling fans are pretty cheap aswell so it wouldn't hurt

EDIT: after looking around to see if anything else might be wrong, I came across the possiblity that you may have corrupted Memory the RAM not the Hard Drive.

geekdiggy · 02-02-2004, 11:49 PM

and i would fix that how?

and this happens even when i don't hammer the comp for a long time. i could just turn on the computer, play a dvd rip and three minutes later it all shuts off

zevolv · 02-02-2004, 11:55 PM

If it's your RAM you can replace it, Usually runs about $30-50 depending on how much you need.
Try this app it can find anything wrong with your memory and Processor
http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/a...590741,00.html
if it's your Video Card you'll have to buy a new one and if it's the processor you have to replace that as well and that can cost alot If that's the case it might be cheaper to replace the whole PC. Also check around on that website they can be very helpfull

geekdiggy · 02-03-2004, 12:15 AM

i just don't understand why it happens when it happens. i can understand if it does it when i'm playing a game, but if i'm not doing anything but running norton anti-virus, spybot or adaware, it shuts off. if i'm watching a movie, it shuts off. why oh why :cry:

zevolv · 02-03-2004, 12:17 AM

Well when you are running the Anti-virus/spyware programs the program will read the corrupted cluster of Memory and that would cause it to shut down

Evo · 02-05-2004, 07:03 AM

That use to happen to me too..
I use to open up window explorer and for few sec it turns off.. or restarts.. I killed me..

Do the following.. Update your window..
Check your RAM..
Mine was RAM problem..I changed it and the problem went away..

If all hope is lost.. take it to the same place you got it from and asked them to fix it..

That's the only last solution.

Sachmo12345 · 02-05-2004, 04:51 PM

maybe its time for a new computer

geekdiggy · 02-05-2004, 09:52 PM

^^^thanks for your expert advice bill

Originally Posted by Evo

Check your RAM..
Mine was RAM problem..I changed it and the problem went away

if i replace my RAM would i lose everything on my computer?

Chaos in 1983! · 02-05-2004, 09:59 PM

no you wouldn't...you just have to stick the new RAM in the slot...

geekdiggy · 02-05-2004, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Chaos in 1983!

no you wouldn't...you just have to stick the new RAM in the slot...

stop making sexual inuendos in my thread dammit :x

geekdiggy · 02-05-2004, 10:23 PM

just kidding

how much does a new RAM cost? (wtf is RAM anyway?)

tigerx · 02-05-2004, 10:26 PM

RAM are memory for your computer. They're are like workspaces, the more the better. they're not very expensive these days so you shouldn't have a problem buying a 256mb stick.

nthfinity · 02-06-2004, 11:42 AM

hdd is to human memories as ram is to what your thinking about

ive also had problems lately of my puter shutting down. i downloaded, and installed new drivers, and the problem went away, hope this helps geekdiggy