Computer freezing, seems unstable.
Do PSU's show signs before they crap out completely? My computer suddenly likes crashing, or even restarting out of nowhere. No shutting down. Just Windows one second, a half-second lock, then BIOS the next. I think it's a problem with my processor not getting the voltage it requires. I've posted a while ago about my PSU, but with no money I can't get a new PSU. I think this is only happening under load, so I'm gonna go ahead and turn off one folding console for now. It freezes on the desktop while doing nothing but folding, and it happens in games, so I REALLY think my system is quite unstable. I've even released the overclock (239 MHz FSB) and put it back down to 200 MHz. Even at stock speed, it still crashes. This only started happening yesterday, and by reducing my system's speeds I thought I had fixed it, but that's not the case.
I'll post my ASUS Probe... My processor can't get it's rated voltage even at 200MHz fsb, and my 12v rail is very low under load. As you can see, it has nothing to do with my temperatures. Any help? Thoughts, opinions? Anything would help right about now.
I'll post my ASUS Probe... My processor can't get it's rated voltage even at 200MHz fsb, and my 12v rail is very low under load. As you can see, it has nothing to do with my temperatures. Any help? Thoughts, opinions? Anything would help right about now.
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I suggest changing your PSU before it goes, taking half your computer with it.
In the meantime:
Try bumping the VCore on the CPU 1 notch above the stock voltage.
Return everything to stock speeds, not just the CPU
Start disconnecting stuff- fans in particular. That CPU will be just fine at 50-55*C, so you don't need to worry too much about temps.
What brand and wattage of power supply is it?
My PSU is here. It came with the case.
If you don't have that much cash, a 400W Powmax PSU should hold you over until you can afford something good like an Antec.
1: replace the PSU
2: check with a multimeter to make sure that the voltages are that far off.
Odd thing is that this has started happening to me, too. I used to hit 3.2 on stock voltage, but now I'm at 1.6 just to stay at 3.17ghz. I guess several other people have noticed their chips wearing out quicker, too ...
EDIT: Yeah, I meant 229 MHz fsb.
Get a GOOD 400w+ power supply- Antec, Enermax, PC Power & Cooling, Allied, etc.