Too little wattage?

Matteeee · 05-05-2008, 09:23 AM

My computer has started going weird, sometimes the hole computer, including screen freezes and i cant do a thing and have to restart.

I'm guessing on that my power supply's wattage is too low( ~200 W). But it may also be the graphics card overheating.

I've noticed that every time it freezes the computer case's "wall" has been on.

I had this problem about 2-3 weeks back, but then only when playing games. I solved that problem with changing drivers. Now the same problem is back (but now when i'm not doing anything special), and I don't know what to do.

Thanks in advance.

carnageX · 05-05-2008, 09:44 AM

Specs? What are you doing when this happens? Have youtried monitoring your temps (Use Rivatuner for graphics cards, and CoreTemp for CPU temp). And what do you mean by "case wall is on"? Do you mean the side panel?

Also try going through this guide: http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f51/sp...osiris-165828/

Matteeee · 05-05-2008, 12:48 PM

I'm doing nothing and sometimes playing games (like Civ 4, BF 2).

My specs:

1,92 Ghz
AMD Athlon XP 2600+
1,5 Gb Ram (256 + 256 + 1000)
ATI Radeon X1650 Pro

I have'nt tried monitoring my temps at all, will try if this problem keeps showing up.

And yes I mean the side panel.

phucng_10 · 05-06-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matteeee

I'm doing nothing and sometimes playing games (like Civ 4, BF 2).

My specs:

1,92 Ghz
AMD Athlon XP 2600+
1,5 Gb Ram (256 + 256 + 1000)
ATI Radeon X1650 Pro

I have'nt tried monitoring my temps at all, will try if this problem keeps showing up.

And yes I mean the side panel.

Well, 200Watts seem to be fairly low for a computer like yours. Even with those components, I would suggest something around ~400W. But then again, you'll have to remember that it's not all about the watts but the +12V railings as well.

Have you tried cleaning out your computer? Sometimes, dust can be a problem to computer problems.

Redmo0n · 05-08-2008, 07:36 AM

Try cleaning it.

My first problem at tech forums was performance related and it turned out to be overheating from so much dust.

Matteeee · 05-08-2008, 10:01 AM

And how do I clean the parts "safely"?

Redmo0n · 05-08-2008, 11:47 AM

Compressed air is the safest.

I use a standard house hold vacuume.

Matteeee · 05-08-2008, 02:22 PM

So no need to go with some kind of rag?

Would that brake the things btw?

networkgeek · 05-08-2008, 02:34 PM

generally just use the can of compressed air

to blow the dust away from the fans , heatsinks and such.

05-05-2008, 09:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Matteeee Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 21	Too little wattage? My computer has started going weird, sometimes the hole computer, including screen freezes and i cant do a thing and have to restart. I'm guessing on that my power supply's wattage is too low( ~200 W). But it may also be the graphics card overheating. I've noticed that every time it freezes the computer case's "wall" has been on. I had this problem about 2-3 weeks back, but then only when playing games. I solved that problem with changing drivers. Now the same problem is back (but now when i'm not doing anything special), and I don't know what to do. Thanks in advance.

05-05-2008, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
carnageX Lurker Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 2,695	Re: Too little wattage? Specs? What are you doing when this happens? Have youtried monitoring your temps (Use Rivatuner for graphics cards, and CoreTemp for CPU temp). And what do you mean by "case wall is on"? Do you mean the side panel? Also try going through this guide: http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f51/sp...osiris-165828/ __________________ /Antec 900...................................Intel e6750 @ 3.53GHz\ /Xigmatek Rifle S1283..............GigaByte GA-P35-DS3R mobo\ /2x1GB G.Skill/2x1GB OCZ Gold DDR2-800 @ 5-5-5-15, 441MHz\ \EVGA 8800GT 512MB @ 730/1000................Corsair 520hx PSU/ \19" Hanns-G Widescreen LCD.............19" AOC Fullscreen CRT/ \SeaGate 500GB/320GB; Maxtor 160GB external; W.D. 160GB/ 3DMark06 Score: 13700 \| carnageX \| e6750 @ 3.53GHz \| 8800GT 512MB @ 760/1080 \| XP Home 32bit Last edited by carnageX; 05-05-2008 at 09:49 AM.

05-05-2008, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Matteeee Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 21	Re: Too little wattage? I'm doing nothing and sometimes playing games (like Civ 4, BF 2). My specs: 1,92 Ghz AMD Athlon XP 2600+ 1,5 Gb Ram (256 + 256 + 1000) ATI Radeon X1650 Pro I have'nt tried monitoring my temps at all, will try if this problem keeps showing up. And yes I mean the side panel.

05-08-2008, 07:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Redmo0n Techalicious Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,510	Re: Too little wattage? Try cleaning it. My first problem at tech forums was performance related and it turned out to be overheating from so much dust. __________________ I gorge of your kudos.

05-08-2008, 10:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Matteeee Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 21	Re: Too little wattage? And how do I clean the parts "safely"?

05-08-2008, 11:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Redmo0n Techalicious Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,510	Re: Too little wattage? Compressed air is the safest. I use a standard house hold vacuume. __________________ I gorge of your kudos.

05-08-2008, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Matteeee Newb Techie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 21	Re: Too little wattage? So no need to go with some kind of rag? Would that brake the things btw?

05-08-2008, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
networkgeek Super Techie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TN Posts: 337	Re: Too little wattage? generally just use the can of compressed air to blow the dust away from the fans , heatsinks and such. Last edited by networkgeek; 05-08-2008 at 02:36 PM.

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