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    Computer shutting off.

    Right off the bat, I'm not too big on hardware.

    I moved my computer (Along the same wall, different outlet) to a new location and ever since then it runs for 30-45 minutes and shuts off.

    I checked tempatures, CPU was around ~40C and the GPU was around ~45C, so I'm not sure if it's an overheating issue. I also checked any loose connections etc. Could it be the Power Supply? If that's not it I'm guessing it's faulty hardware some where.

    Any suggestions?

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    Re: Computer shutting off.

    Could it be that the outlet itself has an problem is carrying a consistent stream of electricity?

    If it worked from one outlet but not another, there is where I would start.

    Can you move it back for a hour or so to test?

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    Re: Computer shutting off.

    Quote Originally Posted by Hack
    Could it be that the outlet itself has an problem is carrying a consistent stream of electricity?

    If it worked from one outlet but not another, there is where I would start.

    Can you move it back for a hour or so to test?
    I thought that too, but it doesn't matter which outlet. I tried from 2 different outlets, including the original.

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    Re: Computer shutting off.

    Is the computer going through the shutdown process or just powering off all together?

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    Re: Computer shutting off.

    Quote Originally Posted by sevenhalo
    Is the computer going through the shutdown process or just powering off all together?
    Powering off all together.

    I've taken a side panel off the case and put a fan next to it, so far it hasn't powered off. We'll see.

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    Re: Computer shutting off.

    Quote Originally Posted by NickMeuir
    Powering off all together.

    I've taken a side panel off the case and put a fan next to it, so far it hasn't powered off. We'll see.
    What kind of a machine is it and how old?

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    Re: Computer shutting off.

    sounds like your CPU is more than likely over heating do you have a or a cpu fan? if not i'd get one its probally one of your best bets try it see if it still shuts off with the cpu fan installed

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