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Re: [LUG] Hardware Issues

 

On 07/01/07, Mark Thurston <Mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Check the CPU temp and run a test on the RAM using memtest
> (http://www.memtest86.com/)
>
> You may need to replace the CPU cooler or put more thermal compound
> between the CPU and the cooler - this sounds like the most likely
> problem.
>
> Otherwise faulty ram could do this I think.
>
> Anyone else have any ideas?
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> On Sun, 2007-01-07 at 04:34 +0000, Mike Martin wrote:
> > My Box has all of of sudden started shutting down without waring under
> > fairly heavy load (video encoding)
> >
> > I have replaced PSU (350-450 unit)
> > Monitor,mouse and keyborad still show as functioning - but obvoiusly
> > with no inputs
> >
> > To restart I have to take out plug and restart
> >
> > Any ideas on which part of HW to look at next?
> >
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CPU - Sempron 2400 @ year old
loads of upgrades NVidia 6200, TV Card , two new drives , why I suspected PSU
PC restarts if I pull plug out and put it straight back in (no wait)

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