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PSU Problem

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jotajota

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Hi,

Currently I have a Raidmax Storm Case (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-156-132&depa=0)

I am using the PSU it came with, which is only a 420 watt, here's a link to its stats:
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.../11-156-132-09.JPG&CurImage=11-156-132-11.JPG

Recently I have had a few times while playing computer games where the computer just resets. It will shut off and then restart all by itself. At first I thought it might be a ram problem bc I was also getting "memory can't be read" messages so I upped the voltage on the ram (per Kingston's Tech Supports instruction). I haven't gotten any of those messages but the computer will still sometimes shut itself off and then reboot, but only when I am playing games. I think this might be bc the PSU is inadequate, bc while I am gaming the fans in my case speed up, the graphics card is working harder, etc. I don't think the stock Raidmax PSU is that great (look at the amps it gets for the 12 V connection).

Could anyone suggest a good PSU for my computer or at least a way to test if it is in fact my PSU that is causing the computer to reboot.

I am running:
P4 3.2 gigahertz
1 gig of DDR 3200 RAM
200 gig Seagate Harddrive
A DVD Burner, a CD Drive, a Floppy Drive
6600 GT Graphics Card
Four 80 mm stock fans
And a Gigabyte 8I915P Duo Pro mobo
 
I’d probably be inclined to replace that PSU before it breaks something in your system, it pretty light weight.

Read the sticky section and I think you will find all the info you need there, including a list of brand names and “how toos”.

Luck
 
jotajota said:
BTW: does anyone know of a software program that can test the PSU. For example, max out all your components power draw to see how the PSU handles it.
Click to expand...

Yes, but it requires hardware like this :(
 
I got a question too, I have the exact same issue, Is there any cheaper PSU that is rock stable, this is annoying for it to lock up in the heat of the momment within games :(
 
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