Random reboot? help

[sh0rty888]

So like the topic says , my computer randomly reboot. For no reason whatsoever. I could be playing a game or just surfing the internet and out of no where bam! a reboot, there's no blue screen or anything it just restarts on it's own. Is there anything i can do that might solve this problem out? thanks

 

[Amaroque]

Were you going to list any system specs? Or were you just planning on everyone just guessing?

 

[sh0rty888]

ok ok :S

Amd 64 3000+ s754
Gigabyte GA vt800
Geforce 4 ti 4200 128mb tv-out
80GIG WD 7200 rpm 8mb
512 DDR pc 2700
Antec Sl400 (400 watts)

and that's about it i guess?

 

[Amaroque]

What RAM are you using? Is it generic (no name) RAM?

You aren't using a generic PSU, so I wouldn't immediately suspect that. I would start by running Memtest, and see if you are getting errors.

 

[sh0rty888]

Yes im pretty sure it's low qualite, like Major? and another stick that is Kingston?

Anyways it's 2x256mb both low quality lol

 

[sh0rty888]

/bump ?

 

[sh0rty888]

/bump ?

 

[stevty2889]

I would try running memtest, you aren't overclocking the ram are you? Also, what are your temps?

 

[jonnyGURU]

Two sticks. Run them one stick at a time to see if the problem goes away.

 

[DreamerSpawn]

I hear tell that AMD 64's need at least a 500 watt PSU....so that may be something to consider.

Originally posted by: sh0rty888
ok ok :S

Amd 64 3000+ s754
Gigabyte GA vt800
Geforce 4 ti 4200 128mb tv-out
80GIG WD 7200 rpm 8mb
512 DDR pc 2700
Antec Sl400 (400 watts)

and that's about it i guess?

 

[Amaroque]

Originally posted by: DreamerSpawn
I hear tell that AMD 64's need at least a 500 watt PSU....so that may be something to consider.

Not true.

I've ran the system in my sig with a True430 (only 2 HD's powered up) and it was perfectly fine.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

A kid got a voltometer for Xmas and checking his PC out under load. He totaled around 250-300W max for everything. After hearing that I realized that it is not necessary to spend $150-300 on a PSU. If you wanna do it more power to you, but I have enough problems explaining a $400 video card to my wife...lol