RANDOM RESTARTING

[dpk777]

I get random cpu restarting when I'm playing games or surfing the web.
I think it may be an overheating problem or a power supply problem.
If it's a power supply problem...how can I make adjustments?

thx

 

[Ionizer86]

Me too. When I'm using Win2k Pro and I'm playing a game, sometimes I want to temporarily access the desktop. So I hit Alt+tab or the Window button. But sometimes when I do this it reboots, or hangs then reboots. This doesn't happen in Win98. Anyone able to offer suggestions on this?

 

[BadThad]

More often than not, it's your power supply. The only "adjustment" you can make is to replace it with a better, more powerful unit.

 

[Mem]

Try playing games with your case open,then try what " badthad" said a better PSU,if you still get problems then it`s possible a faulty CPU.

 

[Mem]

Anyway it`s also possible it could also be a faulty cpu.

 

[DouglasCleary]

I have experienced the same problem but have also had a problem that seems to occur when the USB port is being accessed. I have a HotSync cradle for a Visor and an HP printer that both use the USB port and both have caused reboots.

I am running;
Abit KA7-100, Athlon 700, 128MB Micron Ram, 2 Hard drives, 1 CD-Rom, 1 CD-Burner
Full Tower case with 300W Smartpower, 3 Case fans
SBLive Value, VooDoo 3000, Cable Modem (PCI nic)

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[purplehayes]

Ionizer86 - That happens to me when I play Age of Empires and try to switch out of it. I'm pretty sure my problem is related to my video card (a Diamond Viper V770). I haven't looked for a fix, I just know not to Alt+Tab when I play.

PH