Not exactly a BSOD but computer is randomly "resetting" itself?

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Not exactly a BSOD but computer is randomly "resetting" itself?

just today my computer decided to instantly shut down as if i unplugged it and then a few seconds later it turned back on and started booting up again.
showing windows didnt shut down properly
and in the event viewer it says the same thing. unexpected shutdown uncleanly.

I'm at a loss to why and how this has happened. theres no temperature problems with CPU or GPU or motherboard or even the power supply. it has been working fine for months.
two times today it has done this. once in the morning around 7 AM and another time around 5 PM

I havent changed anything recently either so i have NO clue why or how this happened.
Theres also not a problem with dust buildup or anything in my computer. everything is plugged in securely. no loose cables or anything anywhere.
 

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Windows 7 Pro x64i7 3770k 3.5ghz up to 3.9ghz turbo boost 4 co...32GB 4x8GB DDR3 1600mhz CL9 patriot viper gam...ZOTAC GTX 1650 low profile overclocked GPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
CPU
i7 3770k 3.5ghz up to 3.9ghz turbo boost 4 core 8 thread CPU
Motherboard
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF OEM board
Memory
32GB 4x8GB DDR3 1600mhz CL9 patriot viper gaming ram
Graphics Card(s)
ZOTAC GTX 1650 low profile overclocked GPU
Sound Card
realtek integrated HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" acer gaming 144hz 1ms monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 @120hz/144hz
Hard Drives
ADATA 128GB SSD
ADAtA 256GB SSD
x1 Seagate 250GB 7200 RPM drive
x1 Seagate 500GB 7200 RPM drive
PSU
430w thermaltake smart
Case
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF
Cooling
Stock + new thermal paste
Keyboard
REDRAGON mechanical blue switch
Mouse
ZELOTES wired T-90 mouse
Internet Speed
10MB/s (80mbps) download good internet
Antivirus
in-use/other
Browser
IE11 + firefox + Google Chrome randomly switches between
Other Info
Info updated

power supply doesnt fit but still works with adapter its just sitting on the desk behind the computer wires going into the case where the old power supply was.
Hi realflow100,

Have you installed any new software/updates that could be triggering a re-start?
 

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Win 7 HP SP1 64-bit Vista HB SP2 32-bit Linux Mint 18.3
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FUJITSU FJNBB06
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AVG FREE
No its not restarting like that. the computer is turning off and restarting in a manner as if i had pulled the power cable and put it back in then turned the computer back on. but its not set to automatically restart during a power failure. so it shouldn't be doing this. but its still doing it randomly every once in a while.
its not "restarting" like a normal restart. I dont see any "shutting down windows" or anything. the screen goes black and the power button light turns off and then a few seconds later the power button lights back up and the computer is starting up again and says windows didnt shut down correctly giving me safe mode options
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Pro x64i7 3770k 3.5ghz up to 3.9ghz turbo boost 4 co...32GB 4x8GB DDR3 1600mhz CL9 patriot viper gam...ZOTAC GTX 1650 low profile overclocked GPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
CPU
i7 3770k 3.5ghz up to 3.9ghz turbo boost 4 core 8 thread CPU
Motherboard
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF OEM board
Memory
32GB 4x8GB DDR3 1600mhz CL9 patriot viper gaming ram
Graphics Card(s)
ZOTAC GTX 1650 low profile overclocked GPU
Sound Card
realtek integrated HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" acer gaming 144hz 1ms monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 @120hz/144hz
Hard Drives
ADATA 128GB SSD
ADAtA 256GB SSD
x1 Seagate 250GB 7200 RPM drive
x1 Seagate 500GB 7200 RPM drive
PSU
430w thermaltake smart
Case
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF
Cooling
Stock + new thermal paste
Keyboard
REDRAGON mechanical blue switch
Mouse
ZELOTES wired T-90 mouse
Internet Speed
10MB/s (80mbps) download good internet
Antivirus
in-use/other
Browser
IE11 + firefox + Google Chrome randomly switches between
Other Info
Info updated

power supply doesnt fit but still works with adapter its just sitting on the desk behind the computer wires going into the case where the old power supply was.
No its not restarting like that. the computer is turning off and restarting in a manner as if i had pulled the power cable and put it back in then turned the computer back on. but its not set to automatically restart during a power failure. so it shouldn't be doing this. but its still doing it randomly every once in a while.
its not "restarting" like a normal restart. I dont see any "shutting down windows" or anything. the screen goes black and the power button light turns off and then a few seconds later the power button lights back up and the computer is starting up again and says windows didnt shut down correctly giving me safe mode options
my bet is your power supply or motherboard is failing.
 

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Win7 pro x64stock i7 7700kCorsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 @ 320...integrated Intel HD 630
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
diy
OS
Win7 pro x64
CPU
stock i7 7700k
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z270N-WIFI mini-ITX
Memory
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 @ 3200MHz
Graphics Card(s)
integrated Intel HD 630
Sound Card
onboard Realtek ALC1220
Monitor(s) Displays
two vertically mounted samsung 55" 4k un55mu8000
Screen Resolution
1920x1280
Hard Drives
256GB Samsung EVO 960 M.2 pci-e NVMe SSD
PSU
SilverStone Nightjar ST45NF 450Watt Fanless
Case
No case. Motherboard is mounted directly onto power supply
Cooling
Evercool low profile 815EP with Panaflow 12L fan at 7v
Keyboard
Ortek MCK-86 mini
Mouse
Belkin 5-button USB
Internet Speed
spectrum 400mbps
:( I dont have any money to replace it D:
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Pro x64i7 3770k 3.5ghz up to 3.9ghz turbo boost 4 co...32GB 4x8GB DDR3 1600mhz CL9 patriot viper gam...ZOTAC GTX 1650 low profile overclocked GPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
CPU
i7 3770k 3.5ghz up to 3.9ghz turbo boost 4 core 8 thread CPU
Motherboard
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF OEM board
Memory
32GB 4x8GB DDR3 1600mhz CL9 patriot viper gaming ram
Graphics Card(s)
ZOTAC GTX 1650 low profile overclocked GPU
Sound Card
realtek integrated HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" acer gaming 144hz 1ms monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 @120hz/144hz
Hard Drives
ADATA 128GB SSD
ADAtA 256GB SSD
x1 Seagate 250GB 7200 RPM drive
x1 Seagate 500GB 7200 RPM drive
PSU
430w thermaltake smart
Case
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF
Cooling
Stock + new thermal paste
Keyboard
REDRAGON mechanical blue switch
Mouse
ZELOTES wired T-90 mouse
Internet Speed
10MB/s (80mbps) download good internet
Antivirus
in-use/other
Browser
IE11 + firefox + Google Chrome randomly switches between
Other Info
Info updated

power supply doesnt fit but still works with adapter its just sitting on the desk behind the computer wires going into the case where the old power supply was.
it hasnt done it in a few days since it last happened.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Pro x64i7 3770k 3.5ghz up to 3.9ghz turbo boost 4 co...32GB 4x8GB DDR3 1600mhz CL9 patriot viper gam...ZOTAC GTX 1650 low profile overclocked GPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
CPU
i7 3770k 3.5ghz up to 3.9ghz turbo boost 4 core 8 thread CPU
Motherboard
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF OEM board
Memory
32GB 4x8GB DDR3 1600mhz CL9 patriot viper gaming ram
Graphics Card(s)
ZOTAC GTX 1650 low profile overclocked GPU
Sound Card
realtek integrated HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" acer gaming 144hz 1ms monitor
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 @120hz/144hz
Hard Drives
ADATA 128GB SSD
ADAtA 256GB SSD
x1 Seagate 250GB 7200 RPM drive
x1 Seagate 500GB 7200 RPM drive
PSU
430w thermaltake smart
Case
HP Elite 8300 compaq SFF
Cooling
Stock + new thermal paste
Keyboard
REDRAGON mechanical blue switch
Mouse
ZELOTES wired T-90 mouse
Internet Speed
10MB/s (80mbps) download good internet
Antivirus
in-use/other
Browser
IE11 + firefox + Google Chrome randomly switches between
Other Info
Info updated

power supply doesnt fit but still works with adapter its just sitting on the desk behind the computer wires going into the case where the old power supply was.
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