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Question

Computer keeps restarting

by Oct 13, 2016 4:33PM PDT

so i built this computer about 2 years ago and all of a sudden my computer is restarting itself at random times. Once it has restarted one time its on some kind of loop. The computer restarts itself untill it is unplugged. I am unable to turn the computer off so thats why i unplug it. The computer was able to be overclocked when i first got it. i havent tried it recently however. I dont know what to check to see what makes my computer restart

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Check RAM
by Oct 31, 2016 5:29AM PDT

Probably your RAM is at fault. Did you check your RAM for errors. There is Windows Memory Diagnosis tool inbuilt in windows. check through that for errors

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Dead PSU/Motherboard
by Nov 11, 2016 11:48PM PST

I know it hurts, but I have to say that, probably your Power Supply Unit or Motherboard is dead. Try to reset the CMOS battery.

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