PC Shuts down Shortly after Start

[BJD88]

Hi Guys!

 

Another challenge for you all - in the process of moving into a new house, so my system has been in storage for a few months :Cry:

 

So when I got the system to the new pad and set everything up, it shuts down 10-15secs after being switched on :eek:

 

1st.. I thought maybe the power socket could be faulty, so tried different plugs but same issue. I even took a kettle upstaires to see if it would boil when plugged in the same socket, and it did. :confused:

 

Most of the time I can reach the windows loading screen but dies shortly after.. also tried going into BIOS to see if it dies then and it does... strange..

 

Done a tiny bit of research and come up with a few ideas of what it could be:

 

1. CMOS battery dead or dying.. (but the date and time settings are correct in BIOS)

2. Power Supply Faulty.. (this doesn't seem likely, my psu is second-hand, but I don't think its a year old yet!)

 

I'm really hoping its not the power supply - as i have quite a high end system and will be expensive to replace haha.

 

What do you guys think??

 

cheers, BJD

[BeeCeeBee]

The most obvious answer (although not necessarily the correct one ) is overheating. It is quite possible that got pretty dirty and dusty inside during storage. Do you hear the fans running? If so do they seem to be abnormally fast or slow?

 

Finally do you hear any other odd sounds like a clicking or grating sound?

[maynardvdm]

Hi

 

I also think it is either overheating (like Barry said) or then the power supply. Try cleaning the inside of the pc, just be carefull not to damage any components.

[Dalo Harkin]

I would have a look inside the PC for anything obvious, if its been moved around it could have loosend the RAM, GPU or something similar, reseat them anyway just to be sure, when the PC POSTS does it list all the components, all HDDs etc

Overheating is the most likely cause as the others have said (especially if it has been in storage) get some compressed air and have a good blast in the system (short sharp bursts)

 

Did you build the PC or someone else?

[BJD88]

Hey all thanks for the replies!

 

The most obvious answer (although not necessarily the correct one ) is overheating. It is quite possible that got pretty dirty and dusty inside during storage. Do you hear the fans running? If so do they seem to be abnormally fast or slow?

 

Finally do you hear any other odd sounds like a clicking or grating sound?

When my system was in storage I packaged it all in the case's Box and also used the plastic bag to cover it and sealed the box - however I will certainly have a look inside and get some air spray. As for the fans - there doesn't seem to be any abnormalities, the system is fairly quiet but all seem to be operating as normal.

 

I would have a look inside the PC for anything obvious, if its been moved around it could have loosend the RAM, GPU or something similar, reseat them anyway just to be sure, when the PC POSTS does it list all the components, all HDDs etc

Overheating is the most likely cause as the others have said (especially if it has been in storage) get some compressed air and have a good blast in the system (short sharp bursts)

 

Did you build the PC or someone else?

 

This is a custom built PC I put together myself (rather glad I did as I saved around £200 on components) and has never had any problems pre-storage to my knowledge. Reseating the components is a good thought, I'll give that a try and check the post screen.

 

Cheers for the advice guys!:)

[Dalo Harkin]

No worries let us know how you get on :)

[BJD88]

Hello guys, thanks so much for your expertise! So im pleased to report that my metal monster is back up and running :D:D:D

 

I looked inside the case and found the dam CPU heatsink and fan had detached itself from the mobo (clinging on with only 2 screws!) so the cpu was in fact overheating it looks like. I was using a Nero Akasa cooler which, if i recall was a pain in the butt to install! Had tremendous trouble making sure the bracket was screwing into the Mobo, but managed to do it somehow, not to mention trying to attached the heatsink and fan to the bracket.

 

So what I've done is what I should have done when I built the system and purchased a Corsair Hydro H50 cpu water cooler, which was a breeze to install. I've been put off using air coolers for my cpu after the fiddling around I had to do with the nero. And Whallah! It's up and running.

 

So lesson learnt.. Always check inside system when pc has been in storage!

 

Cheers! BJD:cool:

[BeeCeeBee]

Heatsink Past re-applied in a very small amount right? :)

[Dalo Harkin]

From memory the H50 comes with it pre installed :)

[BJD88]

Heatsink Past re-applied in a very small amount right? :)

 

No need, the H50 as Dalo pointed out comes pre-applied ;)