need help: computer reboots constantaly

[radiocore]

I need help...no clue whats going on but my computer has been acting up lately...it just randomly reboots for no reason...

Just happened lately and the only thing significant that i can think of that i have changed is my video driver.

I'm running a p3 500 with 256megs or ram...could heat be a cause of the problem or lack of power? any help would be appreciated :frown:

 

[Russ]

Power supply is the most likely culprit. Unless you're running an Abit motherboard, then that would be the primary suspect.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Beau]

If youre processor is overheating it will reboot the system and wont bring it back up.

 

[Luden]

stop hitting the reset button. j/k

 

[notfred]

I agree with Russ - a new PSU or non-abit motherboard si required.

 

[Sluggo]

Try removing ALL of the video drivers you can find, then reload the new ones. If not, maybe time to format and reload Windows.

 

[kamiam]

<< Power supply is the most likely culprit. Unless you're running an Abit motherboard, then that would be the primary suspect.

Russ, NCNE >>

lol...3 caps in the voltage P.S. system on my last abit(be6II) swelled and my compwouldn't boot...went to ASUS...good board...just wish they had more than 2 IDE chains like the abit...I miss that feature

 

[Geekbabe]

When's the last time you cracked open the case cover,checked your fans and gave everything a cleanup with compressed air ?

 

[hzl eyed grl]

The same thing happens to me all the time. I have to turn off the power strip until I can afford to see if it's the power supply or not. I know it's annoying. Good luck.

 

[radiocore]

i'm using an intel cc820 board...and my case is always open. I don't know...not my area of expertise...but it just has been happening recently for about a week or so.

another thing also..not sure if its related or not...but every now and then i hear a click sound from inside the computer...like a switch..any clue what that is?

thanks for all the help guys