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Computer Randomly crashing
Hey guys. So I've been dealing with this issue for a while now. I got the point where I said muck it and went to my laptop for months and just ingnored the issue but now I'm really wanting to get it fixed. The problem is my computer crashes on me randomly. There's been a lot done leading to where I'm at now so I'll explain what I've done so far.
- Computer was showing a blank screen. ( replaced video card ). Turns out the monitor died on me at the same time. ( replaced monitor ).
- Image came back on screen and was able to run everything normally.
( Computer crashes )
- Tested computer in different room to see is power bar was faulty ( still crashes )
- Did a complete format of the HD and reinstalled windows. I'd run a lot of virus scans etc and cleared out a ton of junk from my HD previous to getting to this step and nothing seemed to work.
- Finally new windows installed. logged in. Crashed...
- Tested both(2x) 2gb ram sticks individually and in different slots while running windows memory diagnostic. Diagnostic made it past 50% both times then crashed ( ruled out bad ram / bad ram slots ).
- Ran windows memory diagnostic with HD unplugged. Crashed around 50% again.
Switched around sata cables from HD.
- Ran crystal disk info to check HD ( Caution message with 1 bad sector located )
- CPU temp hovering around 65-68 degrees.
At this point I'm not sure what the problem could be but I'm leaning towards the mother board being mucked or the power supply. Could also be the CPU though? the fans in my case are running and this continues to happen even with the sides of the case off giving lots of cool air. My next steps are to do a good dusting of processor / ps fan. I don't think its a dust issue but maybe it could be a bit cooler. Anyone have any advide on where I should go from here? I usually just throw money at the problem but If I can find out what the problem is exactly maybe I can save a few bucks. Thanks and looking forward to your replies.
PS. windows has yet to crash in safe mode..
Also.. my computer is on carpet flooring. Sometimes when I step near or around the it will randomly power off. if the dog walks neat it she might randomly reset it also. Computer never blue screens just either resets or goes completely off.
Last edited by schweeee; 20 Feb 2016 at 05:03.