• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Looking for solution to random reboots

V

VegasATO

Junior Member
I just built a new computer and am experiencing random reboots. Everything is stable until I try to play WoW. The machine will suddenly reboot after just a few minutes of playing. I turned off automatic restart, but I still don't get bsod. I'm thinking maybe my cpu is getting too hot. I'm just using the stock heatsink and fan that came with it (Pentium D 925). I downloaded speedfan, and when I alt-tab to my desktop from the game, the cpu temp is around 57 C. I can't see speedfan while I'm in game, so I'm not sure what temp I'm at when it crashes. Is there a temp monitoring software that will log what temp the cpu was at when it crashed? I've also read that a bad PSU can cause random reboots, but wouldn't I be experiencing crashes at other times as well? I've only had a crash while playing the game. Thanks for your help!

edit* I also ran a program called BurnIn Test for 15 minutes and I didn't experience a crash. The CPU was peaking at about 80% usage. I would think that if anything would make it crash, it would be something taxing like that.
 
So it might not be the temperture of your CPU. I assume it might be the graphic driver issue or memory. First, upgrade the driver and run a test for memory.
 
Sorry I should have mentioned that as well. I ran memtest86 even though this is a brand new stick of ram. It didn't find any problems. I'm using an older Nvidia 4400Ti agp card, and I downloaded the latest drivers from Nvidias site.
 
I would also find out the the temp of your video card. Your pc temp is high, but nothing astronomical. Is your power supply rated for all the equipment it's powering inside your rig? One trick you could do is to take the side of your case and point a regular household fan at the inside and see if that changes anything.

I don't think it records temps at shutdown, but I like to use Everest Home Edition. It gives you temps and readings galore about anything inside your pc. It's discontinued, but you can find a copy around MajorGeeks.com.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top