PC Power Cut

[Dazbo666]

I've got a problem with my PC resetting itself without warning, and I'm getting really frustrated trying to work out why it's happening. Wondering if anyone's had any similar problems or got some suggestions??

It usually happens when I'm playing a game, the HSF fan keeps spinnig, but the PC switches off as if someone has pulled the plug.
Then I have to reboot/reset to get the PC running again??

I've checked the CPU and system temps, and they both seem to be normal, I've also checked my power surge mains socket, and that's OK too.


My main idea, is if it could be dodgy voltages coming from my PSU?? (QTEC 550w)..... EDIT: or a dodgy memory strip??

Just for info my system spec is:
XP 2600, Volcano 9 HSF, Maxtor 80Gb HDD, Liteon DVD, Freecom CDRW, Panasonic FDD, 2 x 512mb PC2700 memory

EDIT: I just had the idea about the memory strip cos that's the latest thing to be upgraded...?

[tony_j15]

Its easier to replace the cheaper stuff, so try a diff power strip. I'm guessin its your PSU though. How old is it?

EDIT: oops. You said memory strip and I thought power strip. Uhh, what is a memory strip?

[Dazbo666]

The memory I'm using 512mb PC2700

[tony_j15]

sorry, never heard it called that before. If you have some different ram, try plugging it up and seeing if the system is stable.

[Dazbo666]

Well I've got the two sticks of RAM, so I'll probably try using them one at a time, and see if the new one is unstable??

So, ATM it looks like either I've got some unstable RAM, or a dodgy PSU??

[tony_j15]

to both questions, the answer is yes.

[Dazbo666]

Well, I can probably check out the RAM, and I have a spare 350w PSU.... Should I look for anything else too??