My Computer Sometimes Doesn't Boot

[RogersGaming]

Hello i bought this computer a while ago and its been great to me, the only problem is that sometimes when i press the power button everything starts but the fans sound a little bit quiet and there is no output image. If that happens i have to force stop the computer and try to turn it on again. Sometimes it takes me 3-4 tries but i don't know whats wrong. Once i press the power button and i can hear the fans go louder thats when i know that its going to output image.. Anyone know what can be the problem? I have put it under windows cause i thought windows might be causing the issue.

 

[dariens007]

is it a store bought computer? what is the make and model? maybe the power supply is going bad or the computer inside needs to be cleaned of dust and what not

 

[mbarnes86]

Hi

If nothing comes on screen when it fails to boot this is a hardware issue NOT Windows

Before opening case disconnect from mains & take antistatic precautions

If you have both a reset button and a power button try swapping the connections on the motherboard incase it is a faulty power switch

Other possibilities are bad connection of the 24pin connector to motherboard or the 4 pin ATX plug which has black & yellow wires (or if modern or powerful PC this is a 8 pin plug)

check PCI-e 12V plug to graphics card
(if you have a graphics card, again black & yellow wires)

If that fails follow Diagnostic FAQ at
http://www.tomshardware.co.ukforum261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

regards
Mike Barnes

 

[RogersGaming]

is it a store bought computer? what is the make and model? maybe the power supply is going bad or the computer inside needs to be cleaned of dust and what not

No it is a custom built computer

 

[Brandonthe1]

Hi I am still having this problem have you found the solution?

 

[zer0c007]

Sounds like a failing ram slot. Remove a stick if you have more than one ram module however a computer without any ram should cause the motherboard to give warning beeps which in this case is good beeps to hear.