automatically shutdown enigma

[sonicvibe]

Hello everybody,

I've had this problem for around 2 months now, and was still unable to determine what is the cause of shutting down.

I noticed that it shuts down whenever i try to install some softwares, or when i play a game, or when i use my music producing program (i'm a music producer).

I had a hard drive crash around 2 weeks ago, and since then i have changed my psu (had a 350watt) 500watt brand new, new cd-writer, new dvd-writer, new hard drive; Although since this problem came up, i have checked the CPU temperature.. and i know most of you were going to tell me that that is the problem.. well its not .. i've only had 50celsius the most .. and the bios alarm is on 60c .. so i guess the CPU is out of discussion.

Only thing left now is the mainboard and ram. I checked the ram today with memtest86+, but it doesnt reach even 40% and then it shuts down exactly like how it did in windows.. im having thoughts about the mainboard too, but i guess having more proof to the ram side .. makes me wonder..

Please if somebody knows what this problem may be, i'd greatly appreciate it! :(

[wayout44]

Re: automatically shutdown enigma

Some spec's on your PC hardware would be good but if memtest86+ is failing then try increasing the voltage to the memory if possible to see if that fixes the errors.

[ANZAC_ELITE]

Re: automatically shutdown enigma

I'd pull all the sticks of ram out and test individually, removing those that give errors and see if the problem persists. If all sticks give errors, then a check of chipset drivers would be next to ensure they are up to date, if you still have problems a brand new stick of ram will help isolate if it is indeed your m/board that is malfunctioning.

EDIT: Totally off topic ...... where in Aussie are you wayout?

[wayout44]

Re: automatically shutdown enigma

Totally off topic ...... where in Aussie are you wayout?

NSW country ;)