Xclio psu causing sudden restart

Warmonger41 · 30-12-2006, 07:50 PM

The problem is pretty much in the title. I installed my new Xclio 500 watt psu and randomly my computer restarts. So far it has only been while im playing games.

If my little works power 350 watt could power my comp then this new psu shouldn't have any problems.

RHochstenbach · 31-12-2006, 01:23 PM

That new PSU might have a mechanical error, that causes the power to fail.

Big B · 31-12-2006, 07:27 PM

Check the event log for errors. Also, keep an eye on your temps. If possible, get a digital multimeter and use that to check your 12V rail.

Warmonger41 · 02-01-2007, 01:16 AM

How do I check the event log and tempature?

thx for the help

RHochstenbach · 02-01-2007, 10:04 AM

Event log: Windows Control panel > administrative tools > computer management. Select Event Logs in the left culumn. Now you can choose the log that you whish in the right culumn. I think that you'll need the log System. Now about that measurement of the temperature: You can buy a device for this. Most of them fit in a cd-drive bay or floppy bay of your case. Here is an example of such a meter: ALTERNATE. Hardware - Software - Entertainment

Big B · 02-01-2007, 04:00 PM

Oh, as far as temperatures, I meant the CPU and system temps.

Warmonger41 · 03-01-2007, 01:17 AM

Well I was gonna show you guys a pick of it, but it says that the upload failed. Then I rememberd that I had this problem before, so I think the problem is my XP is having a critical error. So what I did is I disabled the whole restart on critical error.

By the way, what is the downside on disabling that?

thx for the help

Big B · 03-01-2007, 03:23 PM

It won't reboot when you have a BSOD unless you manually restart. It's nice because then you'll be able to read what's being cited, if anything.

30-12-2006, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Warmonger41 Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 18 Male Posts: 247 Times Helpful: 3 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	Xclio psu causing sudden restart The problem is pretty much in the title. I installed my new Xclio 500 watt psu and randomly my computer restarts. So far it has only been while im playing games. If my little works power 350 watt could power my comp then this new psu shouldn't have any problems.

31-12-2006, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Check the event log for errors. Also, keep an eye on your temps. If possible, get a digital multimeter and use that to check your 12V rail. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

02-01-2007, 04:00 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Oh, as far as temperatures, I meant the CPU and system temps. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

03-01-2007, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	It won't reboot when you have a BSOD unless you manually restart. It's nice because then you'll be able to read what's being cited, if anything. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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Warmonger41 Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 18 Male Posts: 247 Times Helpful: 3 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	How do I check the event log and tempature? thx for the help

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Warmonger41 Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 18 Male Posts: 247 Times Helpful: 3 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	Well I was gonna show you guys a pick of it, but it says that the upload failed. Then I rememberd that I had this problem before, so I think the problem is my XP is having a critical error. So what I did is I disabled the whole restart on critical error. By the way, what is the downside on disabling that? thx for the help

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