computer problems!

[-Major-]

so, my computer starts rebooting all the time... sometimes it just gets completely black and the computer reboots, and sometimes screen freezes and some "rrrr" sound is played.

I suspect it's the hdds that are overheated, but I'm not sure... otherwise I know my windows is quite fucked up.

it just recently started happening, it takes about 10 hours or so untill the first time the reboots (turns it off while I'm sleeping).


I have no idea how I could fix it if it's the hdds that are getting overheated, cuz I even got an extra passive cooling thingy on them Oo.

:DDDD SO! what mostlikely is the problem? ;o

[Centurion]

Don't keep your computer running the whole night. The inventor of computers invented the "Turn off computer" button for a reason.

[pavliko]

-Major- you disapoint me T_T
Just check If your system overheats, you know cpu,mother board,video card & mother board(BIOS will show you).
Be sure to check the HDD temperature.
You can do it by simply touching it, but do it when the PC reboots for no reason!
And if next time you won't ask me on irc before you ask here, I will make your life horrible >:3

[-Major-]

-Major- you disapoint me T_T
Just check If your system overheats, you know cpu,mother board,video card & mother board(BIOS will show you).
Be sure to check the HDD temperature.
You can do it by simply touching it, but do it when the PC reboots for no reason!
And if next time you won't ask me on irc before you ask here, I will make your life horrible >:3

those temperatures ussualy doesn't work... and I've tried touching the parts, it's only the hdds that are warm, but they aren't too warm, my http://www.edstromsel.se/assets/images/element.jpg is almost warmer..

[pavliko]

That's hot :3 . Fix all bad sectors & defrag...

[ScHaLL]

Don't keep your computer running the whole night. The inventor of computers invented the "Turn off computer" button for a reason.

This.

Other than that, defrag helped me out on a similar problem once.

[Skyancez3o4]

This rebooting problem isnt really caused by overheating the computer, sometimes it's caused by viruses, sometimes it's caused by cutting off the power by pulling cord or pressing off at the back of the computer or the power button on those multi-plug things.

[-Major-]

it just recently started happening, it takes about 10 hours or so untill the first time the reboots (turns it off while I'm sleeping).

I think this answers:

Don't keep your computer running the whole night. The inventor of computers invented the "Turn off computer" button for a reason.

also, no, computers are supposed to run for long times. atleast when I lived at the dorm I ussualy had it on for weeks without any problems (only rebooted if I had to).

This rebooting problem isnt really caused by overheating the computer, sometimes it's caused by viruses, sometimes it's caused by cutting off the power by pulling cord or pressing off at the back of the computer or the power button on those multi-plug things.

I think I would notice if that was the cause.


however, I'm quite sure I'm missing some windowsfiles, so it might not be completely off to guess that. but if it was a windows crash, I think it would just freeze and not reboot itself.

[Mexer]

I once had the same problem as you and I noticed that my pc power supply had some problems. I opened it up and fixed the problem (with the help of my dad) (if this is the cause of your problem, call an expert).

[Skyancez3o4]

Try restoring your PC with the backup CDs you burned when you first got your PC. and quote Mexer: Call an expert

[-Major-]

problem is already solved, it was the hdds that got overheaten, I just removed one from the passive cooler (since I got it was overloaded), and put it for itself.

[Centurion]

Don't keep your computer running the whole night. The inventor of computers invented the "Turn off computer" button for a reason.

also, no, computers are supposed to run for long times. atleast when I lived at the dorm I ussualy had it on for weeks without any problems (only rebooted if I had to).

It shortens the life-span of your computer. My computer is 5 years old (duh, piece of s**t) but it hasn't had any problems. Buy your computer had dead cooler. I wonder what caused that?
Anything that works wears down - everything, including computer parts.

[-Major-]

Don't keep your computer running the whole night. The inventor of computers invented the "Turn off computer" button for a reason.

also, no, computers are supposed to run for long times. atleast when I lived at the dorm I ussualy had it on for weeks without any problems (only rebooted if I had to).

It shortens the life-span of your computer. My computer is 5 years old (duh, piece of s**t) but it hasn't had any problems. Buy your computer had dead cooler. I wonder what caused that?
Anything that works wears down - everything, including computer parts.

a passive cooler can't be dead.

if you don't know what a passive cooler is: http://www.rbmods.com/Bilder/Articles/Ultra/Harddrive_cooler/pic5.jpg

also, lots of things decreases things life span, like loading old phones before their battery is completely dead.

[D4NG3R NL]

Don't keep your computer running the whole night. The inventor of computers invented the "Turn off computer" button for a reason.

also, no, computers are supposed to run for long times. atleast when I lived at the dorm I ussualy had it on for weeks without any problems (only rebooted if I had to).

It shortens the life-span of your computer. My computer is 5 years old (duh, piece of s**t) but it hasn't had any problems. Buy your computer had dead cooler. I wonder what caused that?
Anything that works wears down - everything, including computer parts.

a passive cooler can't be dead.

if you don't know what a passive cooler is: http://www.rbmods.com/Bilder/Articles/Ultra/Harddrive_cooler/pic5.jpg

also, lots of things decreases things life span, like loading old phones before their battery is completely dead.

Even a passively cooled PC needs at least 1 fan to blow out the hot air...

[a-4-year-old]

Those fans will outlive you no matter how long you keep them running.

[Fireman]

That's hot :3 . Fix all bad sectors & defrag...

Since when can you fix broken sectors in a HD ( unless you want to take it apart.., if that's what you're saying )

Get HDTune, the free one or the trial.

and this http://www.filehippo.com/download_speccy/

Oh and you fixed it? By doing what I don't understand what the hell you are saying D:

"also, no, computers are supposed to run for long times. atleast when I lived at the dorm I ussualy had it on for weeks without any problems"

Desktops...you could say, if it's in a hot as fk environment without any AC then you shouldn't..if it's nice and cool then perhaps you could

It's usually laptops that shouldn't be on for a long time.

Also Danger is right, but usually you need one intake and one exhaust fan. ( excluding the PSU fan )

[D4NG3R NL]

That's hot :3 . Fix all bad sectors & defrag...

Also Danger is right, but usually you need one intake and one exhaust fan. ( excluding the PSU fan )

I got an small formfactor PC at our TV for Blu-ray movies ect. That thing has 2 fans, the PSU fan which sucks out warm air, and a front intake fan which sucks in cool air. The thing never shows temps higher than 60c, and is pretty quiet  .