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Title: Anyone know what might be the cause of a random computer restart
Post by: Judith Howarth on January 15, 2012, 05:11:57 pm

I have a computer with a UD3, 2011 board and this thing just restarts itself for no reason sometimes.  The problem does not seem to happen during the heaviest stresses, so It does not seem to be thermal in nature, though it certainly could be.  Anyone know how I might track down this problem? I mean it does have to happen for a reason. 

Title: Re: Anyone know what might be the cause of a random computer restart
Post by: johannab on January 15, 2012, 07:05:08 pm

Quote from: Judith Howarth on January 15, 2012, 05:11:57 pm

I have a computer with a UD3, 2011 board and this thing just restarts itself for no reason sometimes.  The problem does not seem to happen during the heaviest stresses, so It does not seem to be thermal in nature, though it certainly could be.  Anyone know how I might track down this problem? I mean it does have to happen for a reason. 

What is your CPU temp? Did you buy an aftermarket CPU cooler? Did you apply your own thermal paste?

Title: Re: Anyone know what might be the cause of a random computer restart
Post by: Dark Mantis on January 15, 2012, 07:55:01 pm

Hi

A list of your system's components by make and model would help to get a better idea of what the possible causes could be.

Title: Re: Anyone know what might be the cause of a random computer restart
Post by: Rolo42 on January 17, 2012, 09:04:59 am

Is Windows crashing and set to automatically restart?  Check Event Viewer for BSODs.

If Windows isn't crashing, your power supply is suspect; faulty/inadequate/cheap PSUs cause spontaneous reboots.