Computer does not boot up after restart or shutdown

davidtran007

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So after leaving my computer on for a day or so....

If I restart or shutdown the computer, the computer will not show the bios or anything. Just a blank monitor.

However, computer does work after I switch off the PSU on the back and leave it unplugged for about 15 minutes.

Would this be a power supply problem? Hardware info is in my sig.

All help is appreciated. Thanks
 

robisbell

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do you have a good mid to high end UPS or Surge Protector? to check the PSU you will need a multimeter and check the voltages, or once you get it booted up, go to http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php and install PC Wizard, and post the temp and voltage screen here.
 

robisbell

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well, 1st off, the case fan and processor fan are plugged into the motherboard right?

I think based on the numbers it's your PSU, that's not able to power the system properly, I just has a 4 month old antec die and they refused to warranty it. I'd suggest you get a 500 to 550 watt PC Power and Cooling PSU instead.
 

davidtran007

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Originally posted by: robisbell
well, 1st off, the case fan and processor fan are plugged into the motherboard right?

I think based on the numbers it's your PSU, that's not able to power the system properly, I just has a 4 month old antec die and they refused to warranty it. I'd suggest you get a 500 to 550 watt PC Power and Cooling PSU instead.

I have a Sunbeam Rheobus Fan Controller. All the fans are plugged into that.

Just want to get more input on the problem. I figured it was the PSU. If thats the case, I might be looking into getting a Corsair PSU soon.