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Thread ID: 127863 2012-11-18 20:25:00 My computer is being shut down at random lostsoul62 (16011) Press F1
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1313239 2012-11-19 07:24:00 After it shuts off I can restart it so I'm hoping it's my power supply which I will replace in the morning. I think I can sleep better knowing it shouldn't be my CPU. The computer is 4 1/2 years old. Also 90C isn't really hot because Intel can run at 100 OK but AMD runs cooler.

90 is hot. I have a Phenom II, runs sub 30 degrees idle and never over 60 on load. Most sandy bridge chips are the same (Ivy is a bit hotter).
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1313240 2012-11-20 17:03:00 I have an Intel E6550 dual 2.3 Gig at 4 1/2 years old. I put in a new 750 watt power supply. I tried different OS's and different monitors and after it tried to boot for about a minute it shut off. After that it would turn on for about 15 seconds and would not fire up the monitor. So I'm wondering if I need a new Video card or is the CPU just shot?. I have a GT 240 video card. lostsoul62 (16011)
1313241 2012-11-20 17:25:00 ark.intel.com - I think it said that my CPU us support to run at 72C and shut down at 90C? So I guess I need to build another computer - I didn't see a way to edit my post? lostsoul62 (16011)
1313242 2012-11-20 19:21:00 Pull it apart and put some more thermal paste on the CPU. That may fix the overheating. And clean out the case, if its full of dust Speedy Gonzales (78)
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