Is something bad with my pc? :(

Kazuya · August 23rd, 2005, 06:15

First, my monitor just died on me (it didn't turn on).
I bought a new one and in 2 months it started malfuntioning (this time the colors degraded and the picture was shown moved to the left or right while the refresh rate seemed like 40Hz) and i had it repaired.
Then 2 weeks after that my video card died (it didn't seem to be recognized by the system but it was not fried)
Now 2 months after all this my dvd-rw that has been with me for 6 months just died too. The motor doesn't spin any disc.

Please tell me it's just bad luck because i can't seem to find any answer. I don't think my no-break (which is old) or my psu have anything to do with this. Do they?

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Techie · August 23rd, 2005, 08:32

i'd replace the psu btw, if its a cheap generic one, however psu, shouldnt be able to cause ne problems with ur monitor, unless u were usng a pass through cable, then it can be possible, just unlikely. (eg monitor should run off its own pwoer lead, rather than from the psu), check the wattage etc which ur comp uses, then allow some headroom for future upgrades, tagan / enermax psus rock btw, a little more expensive, but well worth it if your doing any overlocking and the likes

demon16 · August 23rd, 2005, 08:56

Did you buy them from the same place? cause I think it might be the supplier. What is the climate like where you live? because it also can be that or maybe dark magic is in play? who knows?

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Kazuya · August 24th, 2005, 05:28

LOL, i bought every part separately. It's really hot these days in my place, almost 42ºC but i keep my computer under air conditioned. My bios has always said my proccesor temp is 80ºC but that i guess my bios needs a flashing.
And i'm not using any pass through cable btw

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**hushypushy** · August 24th, 2005, 06:24

processor temp at 80C is pretty damned high, just FYI. i idle and load around 40 and my cooling system is nothing special.

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dpence · August 24th, 2005, 06:34

Just a thought, but have you noticed lights dimming/getting bright in your home??? It COULD be a problem with your power line.. over/under voltage, spikes, etc...

Kazuya · August 27th, 2005, 07:34

No, the lights are ok, so i'd like to know if it's my psu not providing enough power but i gues that's not the answer.
Ohh, and my procesor temp is pretty high even when it's checked in the bios after half a minute of being turned on. I was suggested it was a bios needing a flash and i guess they are right since my temp keeps the same even after playing games.

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lord_muad_dib · September 2nd, 2005, 08:54

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Originally Posted by Kazuya Mishima

I was suggested it was a bios needing a flash and i guess they are right since my temp keeps the same even after playing games.

well i don't think that's something about the bios
maybe the cpu is quite old and tired
take a look at your pc internals and heatsinks first (for dust or other garbage :P)
check if internal cables are well linked

my old cpu was already at 60°C just using winamp
with my new pc(look at the sig) it goes up to 55°C "only" if i compile a huge program (

). it stays at 28°C when i do light tasks
if you have to flash your bios, check if this "problem" is solveable with the upgrade, (bios changelog etc) if not... there's no need to

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August 23rd, 2005, 06:15	#1
Kazuya The seeker of perfection Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suing somebody Posts: 3,628	Is something bad with my pc? :( First, my monitor just died on me (it didn't turn on). I bought a new one and in 2 months it started malfuntioning (this time the colors degraded and the picture was shown moved to the left or right while the refresh rate seemed like 40Hz) and i had it repaired. Then 2 weeks after that my video card died (it didn't seem to be recognized by the system but it was not fried) Now 2 months after all this my dvd-rw that has been with me for 6 months just died too. The motor doesn't spin any disc. Please tell me it's just bad luck because i can't seem to find any answer. I don't think my no-break (which is old) or my psu have anything to do with this. Do they? __________________ PSN ID: solidandrey Visit my blog in Spanish: http://andreyirrasalazar.blogspot.com

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August 23rd, 2005, 08:32	#2
Techie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: uk Posts: 212	i'd replace the psu btw, if its a cheap generic one, however psu, shouldnt be able to cause ne problems with ur monitor, unless u were usng a pass through cable, then it can be possible, just unlikely. (eg monitor should run off its own pwoer lead, rather than from the psu), check the wattage etc which ur comp uses, then allow some headroom for future upgrades, tagan / enermax psus rock btw, a little more expensive, but well worth it if your doing any overlocking and the likes

August 23rd, 2005, 08:56	#3
demon16 The darkness is near Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 99	Did you buy them from the same place? cause I think it might be the supplier. What is the climate like where you live? because it also can be that or maybe dark magic is in play? who knows? __________________ Mobo Asrock 775s61 - CPU Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz -RAM 1.5 Gb PC3200 - HDD 120Gb 7200rpm Seagate - Optical Drives Samsung 16x dual dvd-writer Samsung 16x dvd-rom - GFX ATI 256 Mb Radeon 9250 Game FX - Sound Card Creative Sound Blaster Live! 24 bit - Sound System X-530 Logitech 5.1 speakers - Other 7130 TV/FM Card, Rockfire psx to usb converter with Sony dualshock controller

August 24th, 2005, 05:28	#4
Kazuya The seeker of perfection Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suing somebody Posts: 3,628	LOL, i bought every part separately. It's really hot these days in my place, almost 42ºC but i keep my computer under air conditioned. My bios has always said my proccesor temp is 80ºC but that i guess my bios needs a flashing. And i'm not using any pass through cable btw __________________ PSN ID: solidandrey Visit my blog in Spanish: http://andreyirrasalazar.blogspot.com

August 24th, 2005, 06:24	#5
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,979	processor temp at 80C is pretty damned high, just FYI. i idle and load around 40 and my cooling system is nothing special. __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994.

August 24th, 2005, 06:34	#6
dpence Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 1,120	Just a thought, but have you noticed lights dimming/getting bright in your home??? It COULD be a problem with your power line.. over/under voltage, spikes, etc...

August 27th, 2005, 07:34	#7
Kazuya The seeker of perfection Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suing somebody Posts: 3,628	No, the lights are ok, so i'd like to know if it's my psu not providing enough power but i gues that's not the answer. Ohh, and my procesor temp is pretty high even when it's checked in the bios after half a minute of being turned on. I was suggested it was a bios needing a flash and i guess they are right since my temp keeps the same even after playing games. __________________ PSN ID: solidandrey Visit my blog in Spanish: http://andreyirrasalazar.blogspot.com