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  • 03-01-2015 12:15am
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    kristian12
    Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭


    Please be gentle and use idiot proof words as I am completely dumb when it comes to technology. I seriously panic if the tv does something strange so the pc is a complete meltdown ;-)

    The pc has started cutting out if games are played on it even fb games. The man in pc world told me I needed a new power cable so I bought one but the problem still happens. It doesn't cut out if just browsing the internet

    It does restart after a while, very occassionally (twice and months apart) I've had a blue screen.

    Any suggestions as I can't afford to replace it at the moment.


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    What computer is it?

    Make, model etc? Is it a laptop?

    It sounds like it is overheating by the very little we have to go on. A power cable will not fix that if it's the issue, and I would be returning the part to the guy in the computer shop asap.


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    ftse100
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    Reckon it's overheating possibly... Or graphics card problems.


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    CountyHurler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,657 ✭✭✭CountyHurler


    kristian12 wrote: »
    The man in pc world told me I needed a new power cable so I bought one but the problem still happens. It doesn't cut out if just browsing the internet

    that really is shocking bad advice and you should probably bring back the cable...

    First step would be to find the latest driver for your graphics card/chip and install it... Also looking through the Event Viewer | Application Log and System Log might tell you what is causing the problem... This is under Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Event Viewer.


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    kristian12
    Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭kristian12


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    What computer is it?

    Make, model etc? Is it a laptop?

    It sounds like it is overheating by the very little we have to go on. A power cable will not fix that if it's the issue, and I would be returning the part to the guy in the computer shop asap.

    Thanks, Its a hp pc bought from pc world about 3 years ago. As to the model I can't remember and don't know how to find out :-(

    If it is overheating what can I do?


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    kristian12
    Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭kristian12


    CountyHurler wrote: »
    that really is shocking bad advice and you should probably bring back the cable...

    First step would be to find the latest driver for your graphics card/chip and install it... Also looking through the Event Viewer | Application Log and System Log might tell you what is causing the problem... This is under Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Event Viewer.

    Thank you that's very helpful.

    I will give pc world a call about the cable.


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    corsav6
    Registered Users Posts: 1,597 ✭✭✭corsav6


    kristian12 wrote: »
    Thanks, Its a hp pc bought from pc world about 3 years ago. As to the model I can't remember and don't know how to find out :-(

    If it is overheating what can I do?

    Dust been sucked in by the fans can cause this issue. If you can pop the side off and have a peek inside, also look at the fan on the back to see if there is a build up of dust on it.
    A quick going over with the hoover may solve it.


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    harrymagina
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 126 ✭✭harrymagina


    It could be the power supply is dying or processor is overheating. Download a tool called coretemp and it will tell you the temperature. Monitor it when trying to game.

    If you can also open up the case and check for dust.

    If its the power supply then a new one will have to be got and fitted. One can be got for 30 euro and plenty of videos on YouTube on how to fit one. Repair shops will charge an arm and a leg. It is easy enough to replace the power supply.


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    Zen 2nd
    Registered Users Posts: 509 ✭✭✭Zen 2nd


    corsav6 wrote: »
    A quick going over with the hoover may solve it.

    You have to be careful with using a hoover as it can cause static electricity which would fry your computer if it touches off any electrical components.

    Also if hoovering the fan, use a pencil to stop the fan from spinning as the hoover may cause the fan to spin faster than it normally would or in the wrong direction, doing damage to the fan.


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    corsav6
    Registered Users Posts: 1,597 ✭✭✭corsav6


    Zen 2nd wrote: »
    You have to be careful with using a hoover as it can cause static electricity which would fry your computer if it touches off any electrical components.

    Also if hoovering the fan, use a pencil to stop the fan from spinning as the hoover may cause the fan to spin faster than it normally would or in the wrong direction, doing damage to the fan.

    Agreed, and I should have mentioned your points in my post.


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