computer switching off on its on

wakinews

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guys i need your help. I have an Hp running win 7 and as soon as it switches on it powers off . Am suspecting its the CPU as am told. How do i tell for sure if its the CPU? what tests can i carry out? please help. thanks guys you always come to my rescue
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
Hello wakinews,

In my experience it's most likely the PSU.
Also check the CPU FAN to make sure it is working.
A CPU rarely dies unless it has overheated a lot, or it's over volted.

Make sure the PC is clean from dust build up - fans, heat-sinks, vents, etc.

If you have a lot of devices attached, you could try removing them and see if it helps.
If the PSU is dying that might lower the power draw enough to boot up...

The best way to test is to try known working components.
i.e. borrow a good PSU and test your PC with that, or test your PSU in another working PC.
That's not always easy, possible, or practical...
If you know a reliable repair shop you could see how much they would charge for testing to determine the cause.
They should have equipment/parts that they can test with.

Personally, i would buy a new PSU and try it.
Even if that is not the problem in this case, it never hurts to have a spare back-up PSU on hand.

You do use a good surge protector or UPS, right?

hope this helps,
David
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
home built
OS
Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
CPU
AMD Athlon II x4 620
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA785G-UD3H
Memory
6GB GSkill DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
AMD 4670 GPU + AMD 4200 IGP
Sound Card
on board Realtek ALC889A
Monitor(s) Displays
RCA 40" LCD TV, Insignia 32" LCD TV, HP 15" LCD monitor
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB,
Samsung F3 1TB (3),
Several others - WD, Seagate, Hitachi, ...
PSU
Corsair 500 W
Case
Rosewill mid tower
Cooling
CM 90mm rifle
Keyboard
Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, Dell USB wired
Mouse
Gyration wireless, Logitech wireless, V7 USB wired
Internet Speed
Spectrum - 100Mbps D / 10Mbps U
Antivirus
Avast, MBAM3, EMET, WinPatrol
Browser
Pale Moon, Firefox, IE
Other Info
2 multi-boot PC's
Mainly HTPC/Office/Gen purpose (no gaming).
Trendnet USB KVM.
LG DVD burner/Blue Ray Player.
Tray system for removable SATA backup drives.

Not currently OCd, under-volted.
I use Hybrid sleep, rarely re-boot or shutdown.

Hauppauge HD-PVR, Avermedia PCIe TV Tuner, Hauppauge PCI TV Tuner.
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