The_Dude

My PC has started just going out and then coming back on as if the power is cut off or something.

I need to verify that this is indeed the psu going out and nothing else.

what are the signs of this happening? (other than the shutoffs?)

lemme explain more. how exactly do i know that this is not one of the system features (like proc overheating (couldnt be since the temps are normal) or some kinda automatic shut off?)

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The_Dude

if anyone is interested, i ran a memory test on the sytem and it came up with several errors.

so i called up crucial and they right away offered to replace it. so it'll be here real soon.

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sailor

Good. I had the same problem a while ago, and it turned out to be faulty memory.

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saltfish

I had the same problem in the past, my problem ended up being that I had a bad voltage regulator on my mobo.

If you can, go to your BIOS and check your voltages..

-SF