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altis · 12-08-2005, 13:29

Have you tried replacing the PSU?

Unfortunately, most peeps are unwilling to spend much money on this item. Consequently, most products are designed down to a price with many corners cut. This is sad, 'cos these components they are subject to high stress and the PC can exhibit all sorts of random errors when they start to fail.

It's the first place I start when a PC is misbehaving. I'll also remove all cards, memory and the CPU then spray some contact cleaner on all the contacts and, except for the CPU, rub them with kitchen towel. Then I'll put the system back together one board at a time. Start with CPU, memory and graphics card; boot and test and, if all is well, add the next most important card.

12-08-2005, 13:29	#23
altis Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Warrington ntl:81304 Altitude: 12m (and falling) Posts: 4,499	Re: RAM Memory? Have you tried replacing the PSU? Unfortunately, most peeps are unwilling to spend much money on this item. Consequently, most products are designed down to a price with many corners cut. This is sad, 'cos these components they are subject to high stress and the PC can exhibit all sorts of random errors when they start to fail. It's the first place I start when a PC is misbehaving. I'll also remove all cards, memory and the CPU then spray some contact cleaner on all the contacts and, except for the CPU, rub them with kitchen towel. Then I'll put the system back together one board at a time. Start with CPU, memory and graphics card; boot and test and, if all is well, add the next most important card.