Orcseeker, on 29 January 2013 - 01:02 AM, said:
It sounds like a problem with your power supply. The problem being it can't provide enough power over a certain amount of time or during or as a result of a high load process like this file conversion. As a result, it cuts out completely. Resulting in your computer then turning off.
Paranormalcy, on 29 January 2013 - 06:41 AM, said:
I have that happen too and I have a 650w power supply for a computer I know doesn't require nearly that, and it has happened with Format Factory but a few other programs as well. My issue is that the fan has stopped working in my power supply. I didn't know it was possible, but the power supply can work for over a year (like mine) without a working fan. Not a good idea, but it can.
I have enough airflow and other fans and heatsinks in my case and generally not enough workload that my computer does not produce enough heat to require much of such a large power supply, but when it DOES need it, the power supply simply can't handle it, and it shuts down. It did it a couple of hours ago while I was doing nothing, simply because it has warmed up here, and it just overheated because of ambient temperature.
My PC works best when it is cold in here. I've gotten it to fully convert files by turning the heat down, taking the side off the PC and pointing a high powered fan directly into it while it converts. I know it sounds like one of those "recharge your batteries with a pickle" troll science pranks, but I verify this firsthand.
Either you or a computer-savvy friend needs to take the side(s) off your computer and boot it up and make sure all your fans are running, especially the power supply - mine runs occasionally but stops then starts again. There are also many free programs like
Speedfan that will display the temperatures of various internal components of your computer, such as the CPU, Power supply, memory, fans - providing the sensor leads are connected properly.
My power supply in my computer is an 800w, so I thought that would be enough.... I did check all the fans in the computer, except the one in the power supply, so I will have to give that a check and report back to let you guys know
Mr Right Wing, on 29 January 2013 - 08:32 AM, said:
Automatic shutdowns happen when your pc overheats or if something isnt plugged in properly.
Check your memory cards are fully in, your fans are plugged in and when turned on they're rotating.
Yes everything is ok with those
BiffSplitkins, on 29 January 2013 - 01:19 PM, said:
Most of which come with adware or malware. Cnet is not what it used to be.
BM - is there a possiblity that there was a windows update recently that updated your video card drivers? I have seen cases in the past where Microsoft thinks it can write a better driver than the actual manufacturer's driver. Once the MS driver is installed it wreaks havoc on the PC.
Also, have you tried some of your other software to see if your computer crashes while using it?
Yes, it only crashes with this one programme - Format Factory
Tesla II, on 29 January 2013 - 01:39 PM, said:
Main reason is codec problem, second might be Player.
Try this:
Codec pack
or download this
player far better than anything out there and it is free.
Had the same problem for .mkv files.. everytime i wanted to watch any file that ended with .mkv computer turn itself down...at time i thought it was virus but it wasnt.
I cant explain how does that work, that file can shutdown a computer, but if both solutions dont work.. let me know.
I must take a wee look at that Codec Pack and let you know...
ExpandMyMind, on 29 January 2013 - 10:52 AM, said:
Ahh. If you look on Cnet, they have loads of free converters of all kinds.
Thanks for that, I will be sure to look at that
Edited by Beckys_Mom, 29 January 2013 - 07:52 PM.
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