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Just this week my PC has been having trouble starting up. Fails & restarts again by itself before even the ''motherboard page' appears on screen. Finally it 'kicks in' and I'm back online.


(Current hassles besides this are BSOD unsolved & screen-crash due to video card also unsolved.)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 HomePremium 64-bit 7601 M...Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.20GHz8GbNVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Generic - custom build
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 HomePremium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. EP35-DS3P
Memory
8Gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Sound Card
(1) USB Audio Device (2) USB Audio Device (3) NVIDIA Hig
Monitor(s) Displays
older 21" thinkvision brand?
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
WDC WD5000AAKS-22A7B0 ATA Device
ST3500418AS ATA Device
ST3320813AS ATA Device
PSU
ANTEC NEO ECO 520W
Case
generic tower
Cooling
couple of 4" fans
Keyboard
logitech k220
Mouse
logitech 305
Antivirus
malwarebytes premium
Browser
FireFox + opera
As a first step check your hard drive with chkdsk see if it's corrupted
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

win 8 32 bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
win 8 32 bit
AaLF said:
Just this week my PC has been having trouble starting up. Fails & restarts again by itself before even the ''motherboard page' appears on screen. Finally it 'kicks in' and I'm back online.


(Current hassles besides this are BSOD unsolved & screen-crash due to video card also unsolved.)
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Do you live near the sea? (oxidation - corrosion?)
Did you do a memory test?
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
Had this same problem a few years back. Video card was failing caused by known problem,heat ( should have cleaned the box long before, I have since made schedule). Anyhow the failing card was tripping out the overload safety of the PSU on boot. Very random and sometimes took three or four tries to start.
Art.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win7 sp1 Pro 64bit / XP sp2 Pro (games only)Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.00GHz8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 400MHz (5-5-5-18)1024MB GeForce GTX 560
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Win7 sp1 Pro 64bit / XP sp2 Pro (games only)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.00GHz
Motherboard
Intel Corporation DP35DP (CPU1)
Memory
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 400MHz (5-5-5-18)
Graphics Card(s)
1024MB GeForce GTX 560
Sound Card
NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
SyncMaster (2048x1152@60Hz)
Hard Drives
240GB Sandisc Extreme Pro SSD
244GB Seagate ST3250410AS
488GB Seagate ST500DM002-1BD142
931GB Western Digital WDC WD1003FZEX
PSU
Corsair 720
Case
ATX
Keyboard
HID Keyboard Device Logitech
Mouse
HID-compliant mouse Microsoft
Other Info
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223L

HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH12LS35
I have Open Hardware Monitor, a small program that shows the temperatures on the task bar and a small window on the desktop that you can configure to show used memory and GPU temp.
Open Hardware Monitor - Core temp, fan speed and voltages in a free software gadget
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My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
My experience is that multiple attempts needed to restart a computer has always shown that the power supply is dying.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win10 Pro 64-bitAMD Ryzen 7 3800X32 GB Kingston DDR4-2666MSI nVidia GT 710 (2GB)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built
OS
Win10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
Motherboard
Gigabyte X570 UD
Memory
32 GB Kingston DDR4-2666
Graphics Card(s)
MSI nVidia GT 710 (2GB)
Sound Card
Creative Audigy FX 5.1
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VG2439Smh 24"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
3xWD1TB; 1xSeagate 1TB... all spinning rust
PSU
EVGA 100-W1-0500-KR (500w)
Case
SilverStone PS10 (modified)
Cooling
CPU:AMD Wraith Prism. Case:3x Noctua 120mm
Keyboard
Compaq Professional PS/2
Mouse
Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse 2.0
Internet Speed
Fiber 1Gbit/sec down/up
Antivirus
Avast Free
Browser
FF, Chrome
Other Info
2x LG GH24NSC0 DVD burners, Mackie CR3 monitor speakers

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 HomePremium 64-bit 7601 M...Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.20GHz8GbNVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Generic - custom build
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 HomePremium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.20GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. EP35-DS3P
Memory
8Gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Sound Card
(1) USB Audio Device (2) USB Audio Device (3) NVIDIA Hig
Monitor(s) Displays
older 21" thinkvision brand?
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
WDC WD5000AAKS-22A7B0 ATA Device
ST3500418AS ATA Device
ST3320813AS ATA Device
PSU
ANTEC NEO ECO 520W
Case
generic tower
Cooling
couple of 4" fans
Keyboard
logitech k220
Mouse
logitech 305
Antivirus
malwarebytes premium
Browser
FireFox + opera
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