It is currently Fri May 24, 2013 3:50 pm


Post a new topicPost a reply Page 1 of 1   [ 6 posts ]
Author Message
 Post subject: Problems with my computer
PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:46 am 
User avatar

Joined: Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:29 pm
Location: Canterlot Castle, Sometimes the Moon
Reputation: -/+
For a while now I have been experiencing problems with my computer, namely when I have it on for a very long time (1 whole day) or I run a large program (League of legends), both my monitors will go black and the computer will still be running. When I try to type on the keyboard nothing happens and the num-lock key does not turn off the light. The only way to get the screens to come back on and the computer to be "unfrozen" is to manually turn of the computer by holding the power button.I have looked this up and what Ive learned is that it may either be a fried motherboard, or graphics card. I was wondering if anyone in this forum would be able to give their insight onto what might be causing this because It is very annoying when I cant use my computer for games that I need it for.

__________________

Twilight: Favorite Pony -Rainbow Dash: Cutest Pony -Fluttershy: Most Related Pony
Pinkie Pie: Funniest Pony -Rarity: Good Advice Pony -Applejack: Best Friend Pony
My Blog: http://joesopinions.blog.com/ -Check it :)
Previously H1veM1nd


Top
  Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Problems with my computer
PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:54 am 
User avatar

Joined: Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:17 pm
Location: Farms, Accursed
Reputation: -/+
Definitely sounds like your graphics card might be busted, or the drivers aren't working correctly.

Try updating your graphics card drivers, and if that doesn't work, consider getting a new graphics card.

A fried motherboard sounds a bit unlikely as that would probably impact more, most likely not letting you even turn on the computer, but it's hard to tell.

__________________

"I am Captain Gordon Freeman of the Intergalactic House of Pancakes, ordering you to open!"
"Ohey, it worked!"


Top
  Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Problems with my computer
PostPosted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:59 pm 
User avatar

Joined: Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:52 pm
Reputation: -/+
It could just be overheating. Try taking the panel off your computer case and blowing a fan at it and see if the problem still occurs.


Top
  Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Problems with my computer
PostPosted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:57 pm 
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:04 am
Location: 38°16'48.96"N, 104°34'9.42"W - Don't forget to -rep me.
Reputation: -/+
Sounds most like an overheat, next like a driver problem. Could be the video card, the processor, or even the northbridge/southbridge chipset.

As Alyxx and Ross said, driver updates and side panel removal. (unless it's a laptop, then just stick a fan underneath it)

__________________

I'm not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally.


Top
  Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Problems with my computer
PostPosted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:57 am 
User avatar

Joined: Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:01 pm
Location: UK
Reputation: -/+
Princess Luna wrote:
For a while now I have been experiencing problems with my computer, namely when I have it on for a very long time (1 whole day) or I run a large program (League of legends), both my monitors will go black and the computer will still be running. When I try to type on the keyboard nothing happens and the num-lock key does not turn off the light. The only way to get the screens to come back on and the computer to be "unfrozen" is to manually turn of the computer by holding the power button.I have looked this up and what Ive learned is that it may either be a fried motherboard, or graphics card. I was wondering if anyone in this forum would be able to give their insight onto what might be causing this because It is very annoying when I cant use my computer for games that I need it for.


I experienced this exact issue when my HD4850 was overheating due to the fact it was slowly dying and becoming unable to keep its temperature low when under strain. It would usually die when it reached 100 degrees Celsius.

Try running this utility and let us know how you get on:

http://www.ozone3d.net/benchmarks/fur/

__________________

Feel free to PM me about almost anything and I'll do my best to answer. :)

"Beware of what you ask for, for it may come to pass..."


Top
  Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Problems with my computer
PostPosted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:03 pm 
User avatar

Joined: Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:55 am
Location: New York
Reputation: -/+
It defiantly sounds like a hardware issue if it's freezing that severely.

__________________

"I hate computers! Why do they always blow up when I use them?"


Top
  Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post a new topicPost a reply Page 1 of 1   [ 6 posts ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  


Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
twilightBB Style by Daniel St. Jules of Gamexe.net