Computer freezing

[rick2020]

new E machine ET 1810 computer with vista, freezing multiple times. memory diagnostic tool checked OK what can be freezing/locking up even when no programs are running.? happens when modem is disconnected as well.

 

[o1die]

Sounds like a heat issue, or the power supply is going bad. I would change power supplies. You can get a 585w hec from newegg for $29.99 shipped. Better brands are available such as corsair, antec, pc power and cooling, seasonic, enermax or ocz.

 

[GhislainG]

new E machine ET 1810 computer with vista, freezing multiple times. memory diagnostic tool checked OK what can be freezing/locking up even when no programs are running.? happens when modem is disconnected as well.

If it's new and under warranty, you should get them to fix it for you.

 

[saaiello]

could be a number of things most common thing is your power supply or your video card are you useing on board graphics or a dedicated card

 

[Onus]

Jonnyguru has a review of the absolutely fecal PSU that eMachines used/uses, a 250W Bestec. It's got a turn-on spike that will, over time, kill the mobo. I'd get it fixed under warrantee, then replace the PSU with one designed to power a computer.