Hey all, first time poster here. I've had this PC for quite a while: MSI G41M-P26 socket775 mobo Q6600 2.4ghz x 4 processor 4gb memory DDR3 1066 Windows 7 32-bit 650w PSU Recently my computer has been "crashing" alot. I'll be in the middle of a game or just on the internet and it'll all the sudden turn off like I just shut it down. Since it's started acting up I've rarely been able to play a game for more than an hour before the computer shuts down on me. There are also instances where I'll turn it on and less than 30 seconds later it'll turn itself off again. Recently, the BIOS page (I think) loaded up on its own and told me that the processor was overclocked too severely. I've never overclocked it, so that leads me to believe that my processor is dying on me. I had to replace the mobo several months back on my own. It was my first time doing that, so perhaps I didn't provide the case or the cpu with enough cooling or something. Does the processor seem to be the problem or is it something else? I don't have another processor to switch out with to check if its my cpu or not. Also, a quick side question. I have 8gb of ram installed but only 4gb are allowed on 32-bit. I used an upgrade CD to upgrade to Windows 7 and it claims it has the 64-bit version on it as well, but I'm never able to pick the option for 64-bit. Anyone know anyway around this? Thanks all for any help! David
That's a pretty good computer you've got there. This looks like either an overheat problem, or power source problem . Try to monitor the temperature of the core. I'm not sure which program can help you to do that. Browse the interweb, maybe you find some thing usefull. If the temperature is above 50, 60 degrees Celsius, than it could easily be an overheat problem. Also, check your powersource. Most pc's come with an 500 mA powersource. That might just not be enough for a computer as good as yours. Check the amperage, and if it's only 500 mA, i advise you to buy a better power source.
