Computer Restarts

[n0kia99]

When playing a game my computer would reboot but nothing shows on screen until I reset it.
What's weird is that my wireless router goes out also same time as it happens *all the time* I notice this because I have my laptop near me and it losses connection to the wireless router.
Using a Edimax Wireless adapter for my desktop. Already got another PSU. What would cause my computer to reboot and wireless router to lose connection also? Tips?

 

[huron]

Are they plugged in to the same power outlet? Do you have a surge suppressor or a UPS on the computer and router?

If so, have you considered it could be a power issue?

 

[proxy711]

I've had brown-outs where my PC acted a lot like how you describe in your post. Loses power restarts and doesn't load anything correctly until you restart again.

Like Huron said there might be a power issue.

Something like the breaker is being pushed close to its limit and the power being provided becomes unstable resulting in a loss of power without the fuse tripping. you could have bad wiring on that outlet as well. I'm not a electrician so I can't say for sure what could cause this. Just an assumption on my part.

The laptop with its own battery wouldn't show any problems since once it loses outlet power just starts draining the battery. So the PC restarts the wireless also drops, but your laptop is still powered.

 

[n0kia99]

Thanks for the replies!

I do have a surge protector for the computer but the wireless dsl router is in a different room. I'm way across the room to where the router is. I'll try plugging in to a different outlet and see what happens. Thanks!!

 

[huron]

I did have a printer that used to cause the lamp in the room to flicker when it printed because it was drawing so much power....strangest feeling that the lights flicker and then the paper starts to come out.

Hope it's something that simple.