Does your computer reboot by itself?

[psteng19]

I'm using my computer, MS word, playing games, etc., and my computer decides to reboot all by itself. I did not accidentally hit the reset switch on the case, nor did i ctl-alt-del. does it just happen to me, or you guys too?

running win98se on self-built system, if that makes any difference.

 

[LoneWolf1]

A little help here...what are your system specs??

 

[psteng19]

well, it's happened on 2 different systems:

Celeron 466 @ 525
K6-2 550 @ 500

it seems like it may be the mobo maker shuttle, but that can't be it, can it?
it doesn't happen ALL the time. just randomly, i'd say once a month or so...

 

[John]

Invest in a UPS.

 

[Brian23]

I have the same problem. It's only happened twice since I built my PC a few weeks ago. Once in Win98SE and once in Win2k. It's a 850 Athlon not overclocked, FIC AZ11 mobo (kt133+686A), Crucial 256MB, TNT2 Ultra, SBLive 5.1, SCSI, Winmodem and a few other PCI cards.

 

[neuralfx]

how many times has this happened .. yes this is a *fairly* common problem usually broght on by the power supply .. although software issues have been known to cause it .. if this is chronic i think changing the PSU may remedy it.. ups .. well after you have figured out the PSU isnt the problem, though i think it's a good idea to use, atleast a small ups anyway .. jus my 2cents ..
-neural