I did a quick check and for the amount Amazon wants for parts is almost as much as a new AIO. While you have deemed a "quick chill" does wonders that suggests either a damaged solder land or blown cap or some overheated component on mtrbd.(most likely). If your skillset allows you to delve into the innards, then at least check for obvious damage. You can google for any parts swap or what you want to do. I offer Amazon link for an idea and if Amazon offers this, then that also suggest this is a common problem, IMHO.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=gateway+zx6971&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=4965979580&ref=pd_sl_2sjc830mrl_b
I strongly suggest you check the fan or cooling setup, you may have a bad fan or compromised one. Again, check the innards. Robert pretty much hit on the same points I would have.
tada -----Willy ![]()
I have an issue on any restart of ZX6971. 1 beep then 3 beeps and again 3 beeps then black screen. However live in MN and if PC is set outside at 25 deg for 3 minutes it will start after 1 initial beep and run great all day with no issues. I have tried to reset memory in slots with no luck. It has been suggested motherboard has failed. I have a DBGD711001 motherboard installed, 3.3ghz..
Any suggestions on best resolution or further tests to perform?

Chowhound
Comic Vine
GameFAQs
GameSpot
Giant Bomb
TechRepublic