Recent content by Phil27

For awhile now, my computer has been randomly freezing from time to time, but it is always able to recover. (message pops up saying that windows corrected a memory issue). However, last night for the first time when I was trying to start the game 'Starcraft' my computer went black like it...

UPDATE: I removed one of the ram sticks and the computer is now working like normal.

Okay, so I just installed a new PSU (first time doing it on my own) and the computer powers on, but then it rapidly makes a beep noise for 5 seconds then shuts off. Any ideas? did I install the PSU wrong?

Sorry for the delayed response. I did what you said and the smell seems to be coming from the PSU. I did the paper clip trick connecting one end to the green wire and the other with the black end for the PSU wire that connects with the Mobo. Turned the PC on and nothing happened, so I guess...

So last night I shut down my desktop after doing a little bit of school work and gaming and it shut down fine with no problems, like it does every night. This afternoon when I went to turn the computer on it would not power up at all. Every now and then when I would repeatedly press the power...