System Specs
Windows 7 - x64 Professional
M2A-VM motherboard
AMD Athlon x64 dual core - 2.8ghz
8 gigs ddr ram
The Issue
Recently (very recently last 4-5 months) My computer has been rebooting when I try to load video games, this happens with Final Fantasy XIV, Farm Ville, and Mass Effect; video games from the lowest end graphics possible, to higher end graphics. There is no direct point at which the reboot happens; it's 100% random. For example; Creating a character on Final Fantasy 14 tonight, I was able to get to 5 different points in the character creation process, with random reboots in between each attempt.
Now, I would assume that this would be a graphics problem; But this is where the weird part comes in.
A good majority of my day is spent streaming video through Netflix, or other stream sites such as Hulu; or watch movies on youtube / through media player. I would assume that this would take a graphical toll on my PC as well, but not once while watching a movie or tv show has my computer randomly rebooted.
The problem ONLY occurs when some type of video game is loaded, or video game app is loaded.
I downloaded a program on here called SpeedFan, but I am not sure what it means exactly, as I am not really familiar with how hot my system should be running.
Temp 1 between 40-50c
Temp 2 steady 43c
Temp 3 steady 25c
Core steady 22c
Temp 1 sometimes appears with a flame or a red up arrow, which I am assuming is a bad thing, but I have no idea what "temp 1" is on my actual hardware.
If anyone would be willing to take the time and assist me with this issue, I would greatly appreciate it!
Any other tools, details you may need; please give specific instructions on how to obtain them or do what you need and I will gladly respond to you as soon as I can!
Thank you
-Michael
Windows 7 - x64 Professional
M2A-VM motherboard
AMD Athlon x64 dual core - 2.8ghz
8 gigs ddr ram
The Issue
Recently (very recently last 4-5 months) My computer has been rebooting when I try to load video games, this happens with Final Fantasy XIV, Farm Ville, and Mass Effect; video games from the lowest end graphics possible, to higher end graphics. There is no direct point at which the reboot happens; it's 100% random. For example; Creating a character on Final Fantasy 14 tonight, I was able to get to 5 different points in the character creation process, with random reboots in between each attempt.
Now, I would assume that this would be a graphics problem; But this is where the weird part comes in.
A good majority of my day is spent streaming video through Netflix, or other stream sites such as Hulu; or watch movies on youtube / through media player. I would assume that this would take a graphical toll on my PC as well, but not once while watching a movie or tv show has my computer randomly rebooted.
The problem ONLY occurs when some type of video game is loaded, or video game app is loaded.
I downloaded a program on here called SpeedFan, but I am not sure what it means exactly, as I am not really familiar with how hot my system should be running.
Temp 1 between 40-50c
Temp 2 steady 43c
Temp 3 steady 25c
Core steady 22c
Temp 1 sometimes appears with a flame or a red up arrow, which I am assuming is a bad thing, but I have no idea what "temp 1" is on my actual hardware.
If anyone would be willing to take the time and assist me with this issue, I would greatly appreciate it!
Any other tools, details you may need; please give specific instructions on how to obtain them or do what you need and I will gladly respond to you as soon as I can!
Thank you
-Michael
