Random Reboots!! HELP!!

[marketsons1985]

My computer is rebooting randomly and i have no idea why!?

Could it a compatability issue with something in my computer?

I can't even type 2 lines of something without it rebooting!

HEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!!

 

[marketsons1985]

Please help!!!

 

[Erasmus-X]

I'm assuming that the linked rig is the one giving you problems.

I used to have lots of random lockup problems with the exact same CPU, motherboard, and memory. It usually comes down to two things: BIOS and PSU. Early revisions of the 8KHA+ had bad BIOS's installed on them; the latest BIOS update from Epox's website should solve all of those issues.

Second, what kind of PSU are you using? Initially, I had an old 300W Supermicro PSU in my case that just wasn't cutting it. I replaced it with an Antec 350W and I haven't had a lockup problem since. Athlons are VERY picky with the voltage supply fed through the power rails.

 

[marketsons1985]

I'm using the PSU that came with my case, it's a 300 watter, I've been running my rig perfectly for about 2 months since i got it and all of a sudden today it randomly reboots. Could it be a problem with my temperature? cuz it seemed to be a bit up there......

 

[marketsons1985]

Can anyone else please help?

I cannot find the latest bios because epox.com isn't working currently, and I'm not sure if my 300W PSU is sufficient. HELP!!!

 

[Mem]

Could be a faulty PSU,I had random reboots followed by it powering down,turned out to be my new AMD 300w approved PSU going faulty after 9 months,anyway what temps you getting and what CPU do you have,it could be a few things.

 

[Mem]

Ok is it that XP 1700+ you`ve overclocked I would say it`s a PSU problem, your 300w is probably not enough especially with Epox boards since they like good combined power on the rails so need a decent PSU,anyway reduce the OC back to normal speed and see if that helps,if not a better PSU would seem to be in order.

If you think it`s a heat problem try it with the case open and at default speed still.

 

[marketsons1985]

I've got it runnin at normal speed now, with the case open, and haven't had any problems. Could I have somehow messed something up o/c it too high and maybe busted a wire or something?

 

[Mem]

If it`s fine at normal speed with the case open then it`s either PSU or temp problem,since overclocking puts more strain on the PSU and will increase the temp on the CPU.


You are probably better off getting a Dual fan PSU like the Antec 350w or Enermax at least that will give you more power and help reduce temps at the same time.

 

[habba]

(You are probably better off getting a Dual fan PSU like the Antec 350w or Enermax at least that will give you more power and help reduce temps at the same time.)

Do you mean a better ps will help with cpu temps? How's that?
I may be having the same problem

habba8

 

[Mem]

<< Do you mean a better ps will help with cpu temps? How's that? >>




Some PSUs like Enermax have a second fan on the PSU that suck air from the case out so they reduce case temps which also help cpu temps,remember a hot case will be no good for the cpu while a cooler case will help a little.If the cpu is still too hot then a better heatsink/fan will be the best solution.

 

[habba]

I have the same problem, only twice so far. I use a 1.4@1520 1.7v 41c w/Volcano7 and 2 Sunon fans. AK31ver2 400w noname ps. I'm wondering if updating the bios would help? Especially with o/c'ing further.

Sorry for barging in on your thread.

 

[Mem]

Could be afew things like OC stability where you might need to back down a little on the cpu speed or bump the CPU core voltage up or even the quality of the PSU etc,your best bet is to go to the CPU/overclocking forum all the experts are there.

 

[habba]

Thanks for the PS tip