Computer randomly restarts.

[pazhman]

For some weird reason today. My computer shuts off and powers on. This is the second time today. Temperatures are fine. What could be the problem?

 

[wildfire99]

Memory. Northbridge overheating. Crap drivers. Any number of things. If you're running windows check to make sure that when there's a BSOD the computer stays on and displays it.

http://techqa.wordpress.com/2008/08/17/disable-automatic-restart-on-bsod-blue-screen-of-death/

 

[pazhman]

No BSODS, just restarts. What should I run? Memtest?

 

[wildfire99]

You can start with the memory, sure. I personally have had a pretty ridiculous amount of sticks fail on me lately (all brands, different boxes). I had a similar issue after installing the latest X-Fi drivers on one workstation. I had system resets because of a failing video card even. You never know. Programs and general tips are in the FAQ below:

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1032266144#post1032266144

 

[pazhman]

Well, It isn't software. I'm ruling hardware. But all my fans are fine. No heating issues. Now it takes longer before it restarts.

 

[Darth Bobo]

Electrical issues or poor seating of components? I'd start by reseating all the components and if that doesn't help then I'd try another PSU...

 

[pazhman]

I tried memtest, and it won't even go past test #4 without restarting!! So could it be RAM? It would take way longer to restart if in Windows.