NoBS|Public Lounge => Rigs, Overclockers, Computers, Tech Help => Topic started by: ReDeMpTiON on July 12, 2008, 04:22:49 AM
Title: Some help
Post by: ReDeMpTiON on July 12, 2008, 04:22:49 AM
I got a Core 2 Quad X6850. and my computer has been shutting down randomly. I'ts been driving me nuts. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: Some help
Post by: DriveRaider on July 12, 2008, 11:40:42 AM
sounds like your motherboard isnt playing nice with your new CPU. have you considered a BIOS flash? see if your motherboard maker has released a new BIOS update and then see if it will support the CPU you are using. although tread cautiously, BIOS flashing can brick your board.
Title: Re: Some help
Post by: smitty1258 on July 12, 2008, 11:45:30 AM
sounds to me like heat issue.
Title: Re: Some help
Post by: ReDeMpTiON on July 12, 2008, 01:00:11 PM
hmm i havent updated the bios..not a bad idea. and it might be a Heat issue. i accidentally broke my new Heatsink(the stock ones are always piece of shits) and its not completly on there. not to mention i couldnt find my thermal paste and theres not much on the processor. ill flash the bios and get a bigger heatsink just to make sure.
Title: Re: Some help
Post by: smitty1258 on July 12, 2008, 11:03:18 PM
all sounds like heat
Title: Re: Some help
Post by: ReDeMpTiON on July 13, 2008, 04:19:54 PM
im gonna pick some thermal compound up tonight and then re-try it...for now im using my Fail E6300. lol
Title: Re: Some help
Post by: smitty1258 on July 15, 2008, 11:46:04 PM