Strange Crashes

kongking

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(skip down to the actual problem section if you want to skip the story)I have been having trouble with this computer ever since I assembled it, but remain puzzled as to why this current problem occurs. I started with a Gigabyte GA-K8NS PRO mobo, which, much to my chagrin, would not allow me to run my memory at 200mhz with stability. So I updated my bios. Now let me tell you something about that mobo, it had dual bios, which is, in theory, supposed to be a failsafe incase your primary bios gets corrupted. However, gigabyte decided to make it so that when you flash the primary, you flash the backup, as well. So much for redundancy! Well, you can guess what happened next, thats right, I corrupted it. However, not the least of my problems. When that occurred, my graphics card evidentally became corrupted as well. Not so much. One new mobo and a leased nvidia 5200 later, I have come here to ask what you think is causing the most recent of my worries.

*current problem explanation begins here*

With my new motherboard, an asus K8N-E deluxe, my computer is crashing about half the time on start up and if i leave the computer idle for a few minutes. It took me 4 tries to boot up into windows most recently, and I had just applied some more thermal paste to my cpu, so maybe that had something to do with it (it was slightly spread too thinly before). Any suggestions, ideas, or questions that are relevant to the repair of this problem are welcome. Thank you for your time!
 

Fern

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It seems hard to have too little paste. Check temps if you can

What PSU? Is it a no-name cheapo?

Run memtest86, you won't need to get to the OS. It's a stand-alone/bootable proggie.

Fern
 

kongking

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Oct 4, 2004
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my cpu temp is not extraordinarily high, it is 52º when gaming.

PSU is a 450 watt L&C, VERY cheap, could this be causing my troubles ya think? if so, maybe that is why my graphics card didnt work, because it requires additional power, i got it sitting in the box next to me, i will test it out on my other computer tomorrow.

*edit* after unplugging all of my USB things (which require power) it seems to act better, I am becoming more concerned about my PSU.

Thanks for the suggestion, Fern, I think you have found the problem!
 

daveybrat

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I HIGHLY agree with Fern on this. You NEED a better power supply than crappy L&C brand for the Athlon64 setup you have. Get an Antec, Enermax, TT, or something high quality and that should solve your issues.

:)
 

kongking

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Oct 4, 2004
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just tested the video card on my other computer and it works, so i just ordered a TT 420 watt off newegg for a nice deal, thanks for the help!