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AirBud · 25th Sep 2010, 03:03

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post but I was wondering if anyone could help me with my computer.

A few days ago when I went to turn on my computer, it powered on but didn't post, then 3 seconds later it powered itself off. Right after this it proceeded to cycle through powering itself on and off continuously till I shut it off. Nothing appears on the screen and all the fans are spinning.

When I tried to replace the power supply it seemed to be fixed and I used the computer for an hour or so before it froze, is reset it and from that point on it has gone back to powering on and off again.

I've had the computer for about 2-3 years and if it helps the specs are as follows.
Intel 8200 CPU (not overclocked)
Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4
XFX 9800GTX
Cosair 2x1024mb DDR2 Ram
Coolermaster PSU 520w RS-520-asaa-a1
250GB SATA Harddrive

I haven't replaced any parts in the computer at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Gryphon · 25th Sep 2010, 15:04

That does sound like a power supply problem... especially as a new PSU fixed it for a bit..

Is the coolermaster PSU the original one or the new one you put in. Also is the new one actually new, or is it and old spare?

Basically i'm wondering how likley it is that the replacement PSU has blown aswell.

sui_winbolo · 25th Sep 2010, 15:34

Disconnect all your disk drives from power and data and try booting again. Also try disconnecting anything not vital for boot and attempt to troubleshoot that way.

HDDs or disk drives can go bad and short themselves out. Causing your system not to boot properly.

If that doesn't work, try running just one RAM stick at a time. I would remove the first RAM stick, and place the second one in the first slot and try booting. Then vice-versa if it fails.

Let us know how it goes.

Jedra · 25th Sep 2010, 16:53

Also, make sure that the inside of the machine is free of dust. Clean all the fans, case inlets and outlets etc. A build up of dust can cause this problem (I just fixed a PC today with the exact same problem - and it was simpy dust).

AirBud · 26th Sep 2010, 01:02

Well i tried a few things, one being your suggestion to take a RAM stick and use the 2nd one in the 1st slot. The PC started straight away and seems to be running fine for the past hour or two.
So i guess the problem must have lay with the other RAM stick or the 2nd RAM slot that was orignally occupied.

Hopefully that solved the problem,
Thanks for the help guys

Nexxo · 26th Sep 2010, 14:09

Faulty RAM can be a real PITA. It can prevent a whole PC from booting. Usually the stick that has gone wrong is the one that is too hot to touch.

sui_winbolo · 26th Sep 2010, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirBud

Well i tried a few things, one being your suggestion to take a RAM stick and use the 2nd one in the 1st slot. The PC started straight away and seems to be running fine for the past hour or two.
So i guess the problem must have lay with the other RAM stick or the 2nd RAM slot that was orignally occupied.

Hopefully that solved the problem,
Thanks for the help guys

The good news is RAM has lifetime warranty and it's really easy to obtain an RMA from Corsair. Best of luck to you.

25th Sep 2010, 03:03	#1
AirBud What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2	Help please, My computer turns on then immediately turns itself off Sorry if this is the wrong place to post but I was wondering if anyone could help me with my computer. A few days ago when I went to turn on my computer, it powered on but didn't post, then 3 seconds later it powered itself off. Right after this it proceeded to cycle through powering itself on and off continuously till I shut it off. Nothing appears on the screen and all the fans are spinning. When I tried to replace the power supply it seemed to be fixed and I used the computer for an hour or so before it froze, is reset it and from that point on it has gone back to powering on and off again. I've had the computer for about 2-3 years and if it helps the specs are as follows. Intel 8200 CPU (not overclocked) Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4 XFX 9800GTX Cosair 2x1024mb DDR2 Ram Coolermaster PSU 520w RS-520-asaa-a1 250GB SATA Harddrive I haven't replaced any parts in the computer at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

25th Sep 2010, 15:04	#2
Gryphon Hypermodder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southampton Uni Posts: 976	That does sound like a power supply problem... especially as a new PSU fixed it for a bit.. Is the coolermaster PSU the original one or the new one you put in. Also is the new one actually new, or is it and old spare? Basically i'm wondering how likley it is that the replacement PSU has blown aswell. __________________ .:. i5 750.:.Crucial 64Gb SSD.:.EVGA P55.:.4GB G.Skill1600MHz.:.4870 1Gb .:. Samsung F1 1TB + F2 1TB.:. .:. Silverstone Fortress FT01B.:. Logitech G11 .:. Logitech Mx518 .:. Dell SP2309W 23" .:. .:. Mordaunt-Short Alumni 9 Sub .:.CA DacMagic.:. CA 340A amp.:.Wharfdale Diamond 9.1 speakers.:. Want a free GiffGaff sim with £5 credit?

25th Sep 2010, 15:34	#3
sui_winbolo Computer Technician Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Posts: 1,516	Disconnect all your disk drives from power and data and try booting again. Also try disconnecting anything not vital for boot and attempt to troubleshoot that way. HDDs or disk drives can go bad and short themselves out. Causing your system not to boot properly. If that doesn't work, try running just one RAM stick at a time. I would remove the first RAM stick, and place the second one in the first slot and try booting. Then vice-versa if it fails. Let us know how it goes. __________________ SUI-OMEGA :: Intel i5-2500K \| ASUS P8Z68-M Pro \| Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB RAM \| XFX 6870 1GB \| WD Black 1TB HDD \| Corsair Pro 650w PSU \| Lian-Li Mini Tower ::

25th Sep 2010, 16:53	#4
Jedra Supermodel Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saxilby, UK Posts: 1,558	Also, make sure that the inside of the machine is free of dust. Clean all the fans, case inlets and outlets etc. A build up of dust can cause this problem (I just fixed a PC today with the exact same problem - and it was simpy dust). __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASUS P6X58D-E - Intel Core i7 930 - Thermaltake FRIO - 12GB Corsair (6x2G CMD12GX3M6A1600C8) - Corsair AX1200 - 2GB Sapphire Radeon HD5970 OC - 256Gb Crucial SSD - X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro - Silverstone Fortress FT02R-W Steam Profile ---------- XBL:Jedra ---------- PSN:Jedra ---------- BF3:Jedra7609 & Jedra

26th Sep 2010, 14:09	#6
Nexxo There is no rep for awesomeness. Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 22,508	Faulty RAM can be a real PITA. It can prevent a whole PC from booting. Usually the stick that has gone wrong is the one that is too hot to touch. __________________ "You actually hope to achieve your ideals, I just use mine as an excuse to hate everything" --specofdust "Right wing Republicans, all the murderousness of nut-job Iranian ayatollahs, none of the bearded coolness" --specofdust

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26th Sep 2010, 01:02	#5
AirBud What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2	Well i tried a few things, one being your suggestion to take a RAM stick and use the 2nd one in the 1st slot. The PC started straight away and seems to be running fine for the past hour or two. So i guess the problem must have lay with the other RAM stick or the 2nd RAM slot that was orignally occupied. Hopefully that solved the problem, Thanks for the help guys