Computer Help

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by MrIvy, Feb 25, 2015.

  1. MrIvy

    MrIvy Well-Known Member Retired Staff

    Hello.
    Over the past several weeks my computer has been having some major issues. If anyone has any ideas for a solution input would be greatly appreciated.

    Problem: My computer shuts off without warning and I am only able to use it for like 3 minutes before it does this.

    It started off happening every few hours, but now it happens so fast it renders my computer pretty much unusable.

    I am 95% sure it is not overheating as it has plenty of circulation and my fans are running fine. If it was overheating it should be able to work longer after it cools down but doesn't.

    I get no warning or error before the computer shuts off. It just does.

    If anyone has any educated suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!
    -Ivy/Sauce
     
    MrIvy, Feb 25, 2015
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  2. Dusty

    Dusty Well-Known Member Penguin Retired Staff

    Well.. I know nothing about computers, but it used to happen to my old computer too... make sure you check that it is plug in fully..
     
    Dusty, Feb 25, 2015
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  3. NapkinDabber

    NapkinDabber Well-Known Member Retired Staff

    FEVEN AND OLO TO THE RECUE DU DU DU DUUUUUUUUN
     
    NapkinDabber, Feb 25, 2015
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  4. Olocool17

    Olocool17 Well-Known Member

    First of all, its good to check if your Power Supply is going to the scrapyard.
     
    Olocool17, Feb 25, 2015
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  5. Ryan3419

    Ryan3419 Active Member Retired Staff

    Try to perform a virus scan as there probably are viruses which program your PC to shut down after a certain time
     
    Ryan3419, Feb 25, 2015
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  6. johnyman333

    johnyman333 The John Penguin

    From what I know, it could be dust gathered inside playing tricks on you.
    Same thing happened with my old laptop, and a good dust cleaning helped tremendously.
    So, if you can, dust the insides of your PC if you can, may not fix it but it'll help anyways.
     
    johnyman333, Feb 25, 2015
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  7. MrIvy

    MrIvy Well-Known Member Retired Staff

    I did a couple weeks ago and I'm clean. I've already tried that thanks for the input anyway.

    A month or so ago I opened up my case and cleaned it out. Thinking this could be the issue again I looked about a week ago and my insides are clean.

    Yeah I was thinking it could be my power supply. If I can't find any other solutions I was planning on replacing it. I looked at it on my computer though and it seems fine but someone told me it'd be worth replacing just in case.

    Edit: I'm getting a new power supply. Considering this is the only possible solution I have at the moment, I might as well try it.
     
    Last edited: Feb 25, 2015
    MrIvy, Feb 25, 2015
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  8. Joshthebest01

    Joshthebest01 Member

    Yeh i would start cleaning it out if the performance doesnt improve it could be a different part like the CPU which might have been damaged or something if the heat sync (the giant fan infront of CPU) is broken or might be clogged up. PC MAINTANCE IS KEY TO LIFE SUCCESS :D Hope this helps
     
    Joshthebest01, Feb 27, 2015
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