Is this a power supply problem?

Concept · 23-06-2006, 06:47 AM

For the past months my computer has been crashing (monitor and computer both still on, but screen black). This only happens when I am on hard to run games such as World of Warcraft. I have also noticed that it crashes MOST of the time when there is a lot happening on the screen.

I have looked into it possibly being a graphics card problem, I have gotten newest drivers, fans, even REPLACED the entire last card (Geforce fx 5200, to a Geforce 6800+, which cost me $180...)

I know very little about power supplies, but I THINK mine is 250w, and I do know that it is the original power supply for my 3 year old Emachines.. so I think it is about time for a new one since I have replaced most of the parts in the computer.

If anyone could lend a hand I would appreciate it.

roy92 · 23-06-2006, 07:34 AM

wow, im surprised that it even works! that is a possiblity, try replacing it with a higher rated psu. i think that GPU's recommended PSU is 350W

Concept · 23-06-2006, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy92

wow, im surprised that it even works! that is a possiblity, try replacing it with a higher rated psu. i think that GPU's recommended PSU is 350W

I will start looking into a new one.

roy92 · 23-06-2006, 08:44 AM

But before you buy, try use Big B's PSU sticky as a guide.

PSU STICKY

Concept · 23-06-2006, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy92

But before you buy, try use Big B's PSU sticky as a guide.

PSU STICKY

Ok.

donkey42 · 23-06-2006, 03:26 PM

Emachines have underpowered PSU's and crap power switches, a PSU that kicks ass is Antec Smart Power II also replace the power switch (from mobo to front of case)

Parachutes · 27-06-2006, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy92

But before you buy, try use Big B's PSU sticky as a guide.

PSU STICKY

Thanks, I was just wondering if there was a thread like this around here somewhere.

Ghostman 1 · 29-06-2006, 03:22 PM

Man you are right donkey 42, i work on allot of emachines only to change there
week power supplys and switches.. This as too be one of Gateways flaws...
Since eMachine is built by Gateway , I have notice the same Flaw in Gateway
Pc's as well. emachine's are a good computer after a little tweaking..

donkey42 · 03-07-2006, 06:32 PM

well, i didn't know Emachine were built by Gateway, but yeah, Emachines are great (after a little tweaking, thats why i've got one, with an Tagan TG330 & obviously a bod-j ed power switch

Willz · 03-07-2006, 07:42 PM

i have an old emachines 150DVD, power supply started dieing in it, wired noise coming from the power supply, sounded like the bearings in the fan were going, and it was a 120w psu !!!! :o, i have had all the parts of that e machines out and all over the place, even dropped the mobo once, everything still works perfectly, my old e machines is about 4 years old now, dont use it anymore, it served its last days as a mandriva 2006 file server then an SME Server for file server and floating profiles, it's in a cuboard now, i sat a 300watt ower supply on top of it, emachines are reliable tho, anyone should get one if theyt just surf the net

23-06-2006, 06:47 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
Concept Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 18 Male Posts: 21 Status: Offline	Is this a power supply problem? For the past months my computer has been crashing (monitor and computer both still on, but screen black). This only happens when I am on hard to run games such as World of Warcraft. I have also noticed that it crashes MOST of the time when there is a lot happening on the screen. I have looked into it possibly being a graphics card problem, I have gotten newest drivers, fans, even REPLACED the entire last card (Geforce fx 5200, to a Geforce 6800+, which cost me $180...) I know very little about power supplies, but I THINK mine is 250w, and I do know that it is the original power supply for my 3 year old Emachines.. so I think it is about time for a new one since I have replaced most of the parts in the computer. If anyone could lend a hand I would appreciate it. Last edited by Concept; 23-06-2006 at 06:49 AM.

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roy92 CSS HAXOR Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 15 Male Posts: 547 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	wow, im surprised that it even works! that is a possiblity, try replacing it with a higher rated psu. i think that GPU's recommended PSU is 350W __________________ I helped someone! here - laptop hard drive here - graphics card problem this indeed is true Interested in SLI? visit slizone Need help with PSU's? drop by Big B's PSU sticky Nvidia Display Drivers - here ATI Display Drivers - here Hate spyware and adware? Grab spybot and adaware

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roy92 CSS HAXOR Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 15 Male Posts: 547 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	But before you buy, try use Big B's PSU sticky as a guide. PSU STICKY __________________ I helped someone! here - laptop hard drive here - graphics card problem this indeed is true Interested in SLI? visit slizone Need help with PSU's? drop by Big B's PSU sticky Nvidia Display Drivers - here ATI Display Drivers - here Hate spyware and adware? Grab spybot and adaware

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donkey42 Paranoid Geeky Geek Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Male Posts: 5,667 Times Helpful: 303 My Mood: Paranoid Status: Offline My Computer	Emachines have underpowered PSU's and crap power switches, a PSU that kicks ass is Antec Smart Power II also replace the power switch (from mobo to front of case) __________________ GRUB manual \| Google Linux \| Distrowatch \| Linux Chix \| Kubuntu \| My Mini City

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donkey42 Paranoid Geeky Geek Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Male Posts: 5,667 Times Helpful: 303 My Mood: Paranoid Status: Offline My Computer	well, i didn't know Emachine were built by Gateway, but yeah, Emachines are great (after a little tweaking, thats why i've got one, with an Tagan TG330 & obviously a bod-j ed power switch __________________ GRUB manual \| Google Linux \| Distrowatch \| Linux Chix \| Kubuntu \| My Mini City

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Ghostman 1 Ultra Geek Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 645 Times Helpful: 31 My Mood: Mellow Status: Offline	Man you are right donkey 42, i work on allot of emachines only to change there week power supplys and switches.. This as too be one of Gateways flaws... Since eMachine is built by Gateway , I have notice the same Flaw in Gateway Pc's as well. emachine's are a good computer after a little tweaking..

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Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 4,234 Times Helpful: 150 My Mood: Lurking Status: Offline My Computer	i have an old emachines 150DVD, power supply started dieing in it, wired noise coming from the power supply, sounded like the bearings in the fan were going, and it was a 120w psu !!!! :o, i have had all the parts of that e machines out and all over the place, even dropped the mobo once, everything still works perfectly, my old e machines is about 4 years old now, dont use it anymore, it served its last days as a mandriva 2006 file server then an SME Server for file server and floating profiles, it's in a cuboard now, i sat a 300watt ower supply on top of it, emachines are reliable tho, anyone should get one if theyt just surf the net __________________

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