Why the CPU in computer shutting down automatically?

Hello, The possibility that your CPU is NO MORE is quite low. Processors are not made to be quite resistant to adverse situations. I mean, they have some inbuilt sensors and protection mechanism that shuts it down if there is any possible threat to it. Now what you should do is to open your chassis and turn on the power. Now, if you see that the processor fan is moving then it is probably nothing related to processor. If its not, then its surely your RAM. Try to bring a RAM of the same kind (DDR1,DDR2 etc) then turn on your computer with this new RAM. Don't forget to remove the old one. This time, I guess you will face no problem at all. Then you remove that RAM and buy yourself a new RAM. Thanks God bless you

you can narrow down the problem like this. 1. if when you turn on the system again you have some glitch on the screen is a problem involved with ram or video card. 2. if the system goes off and you can turn it on immediately and use it again is more like a ram issue. 3. if the system goes off when the computer was doing something with a lot of processing power and shut down and doesnt want to show anything it is overheating... sometimes happens that the overheating issue is misunderstood. when the system doesnt come back normally after re turn it on might not be that the memories are damaged too. but only that the system is overcharge a bit... try this when it goes of disconnect the electricity and any other periferal... press the power button for some seconds to discharge the system for at least 15 seconds then plug everything again and turn it on. if it comes on normally your memories are ok just were overcharged in that case, take 3 dollars and buy another fan for your cpu. if you better can change the whole heatsink with new termal paste

I had this same problem with my last computer and after a while, I decided to give up with it and get a new one. Because the machine was so old, there would have been a problem finding a suitable CPU for it, and then whether or not the motherboard would have lasted it. With several years of it would get hot and this put a lot of strain on the components. The computer I have now, is giving problems. I don't know how long it will last, but I have backed up my harddrive and files and then if I need a new computer, it will just a matter or reinstalling all the software. I am hoping that it will keep going for a while though, but I have certainly had many years of good life from it. _Derek

This does sound like it may possibly be an overheating fault. Does the fan inside your computer on top of the cpu run? Also does it come up any specific errors at all?

because of unwanted programs ie virus or motherboard problems

Hi, there are 2/3 reasons for this type of problem. 1. SMPS problem: due to SMPS this problem can arise. If you replace the SMPS this problem can be solved. 2. Power Switch: Power switch problem can be a reason for this. Need to change the Power Switch. 3. Motherboard: This is the last option if the other 2 reason do not work. you will have to change the motherboard. This problem can't arise for any other reason.

if it is a desktop computer, you try opening the case. Power off, and check there are enough air circulations and no accumulated dust and easily rotating the fan on processor, graphic card, smps and case are running without interruption. If it is a laptop, don't keep it on a cushion like surface, place it on flat hard surface. if the air circulation is less, you can buy Laptop cooling pad that run using USB power. Also the room has proper air circulation and not very hot. If your Processor get overheated, it cause unstable flow of current it will shut down. Peace.

Hi,usually CPU so that when temperature is made to the measure that appears (to CPU strain fail) it automatically sends the shutdown command. It delivered may not cool CPU You must be a bug in CPUCooling search if CPU fan is working or whether it could Hrart CPU leather Fth is oriented material, or whether transition temperature of the CPU is not obviated.

Have you checked your CPU temperature, for a new computer system which is usually always read and if they can cause damage to it will automatically turn off. The main factors that cause this to happen is the fan spinning very slowly and you need a fan that spins faster and stable. Fan hampered because many of the inherent dust, then you can use cooking oil if I'm not wrong after cleaning it dry and then reinstall them.

I had the same problem on two computers at different times, it seem that i picked up a virus that was to take control of my system, and then I loaded spy-bot search and destroy and that found it and taken it out, then I reformatted the hard drive just in case, because sometimes it can hide in several places and come back later, but you can run this program, then when you are done restart the computer and backup your files, and format the hard-drive, then reload your files. that should make your computer as fast as new.

If you heard several beeps, try checking the peripherals inside the computer, those are sometimes a cause of memory with problems or much worst mother board. I do not think it is with your hard drive because if it is a cause of the hard drive it will still boot but a message will appear stating "operating system not found". I often encounter problems like that with my clients, and the common cause is a malfunctioning mother board, memory or other hardware cards inside the computer.

CPU fan is your main problem it seems, it could be dirty from all the dust it collects through the use, or its cooling efficiency is lower than your old one, and it can't cool the CPU fast enough. You can install monitoring software like SpeedFan, it can show you temperature inside the case (that is if there are already thermal sensors on the motherboard, many of the modern boards have lots of them), like CPU temperature, Hard Drive and motehrboard temperature, is a very useful tool and is free. Another thing to look for is thermal paste, is as important as the fan itself. The paste's quality will affect how well it can transform the heat from the CPU to the fan, if your old paste is running poorly, it will slow the cooling effect. There are many pastes to look for on the market, depending on your situation, you can choose the best ones accordingly. Once again, if cooling is your main problem, look into the thermal paste as well as the fan, as they are both important.

I had same situation before.the temperature in the computer is so high that it would shut down automatically in case to ruin the hardware.I think you need to add a fan or chang it.

I had the same problem once, my computer was switching off. My problem were the coolers who were too dirty. To find out if this is the problem just enter your BIOS (when your computer boots press long DELETE, it is the most common key to enter BIOS) then check your processors temperature. If it's too high the the cooler is the problem, it will also show you if it's too hot or not.

aside from the RAM and overheating, a virus may also be the culprit there. its hard to specifically tell for a solution to your problem because the thing that you mentioned is not that detailed. try to observe more when your computer shuts down automatically.

what error it is showing?Mine was doing same thing and i read error message and it was said that that i had change some setting or installed some software which is causing trouble.I restarted computer and type F2 then choose restore previous setting.My computer is working good right now.

Most probably the problem is with your power supply.Maybe there were a lot bad components not giving enough power to your pc that is why is will shutdown automatically and on after a long while. Try to open your power supply inside if your not afraid to open it just unplug the power cord first. I have encountered this kind of problem a lot and most it is the power supply. Or the best thing to do is bring it a shop and try to swap it with a new power supply.

My computer also had faced same problem few weeks what i did firstly i ask my friend who has good knowledge about hardware he said me to format it..and i had did what he said..and it really works..now my computer working perfectly..so i suggest you to go with formatting...BEST OF LUCK..

My computer was affected by the same problem a few months back. Then I was told that the fan in the CPU has been too slow for a processor ( Core i 7 ) that emits lot of heat. So I immediately replaced my CUP fan with a Intel ion - cooling fan and a larger cabinet which allow lot of ventilation. Note : If there is a problem with the RAM , the computer will not start running . This is not in your case , so there will no issues with the RAM. Better change your CPU fan or the excess heat may affect the motherboard.

There are a lot of reasons why your computer may shut down. It may be due to faulty wiring. When you or the computer suddenly jerks, does it power down? If it does, there is a short in you motherboard When your computer shuts down automatically then you immediately turn it on after, does it give out any unusual beeps? Typically, 1 short beep means that the computer is running smoothly. If it's giving out weird beeps, It may be because of your hard disk or RAM, or any other expansions you may have installed on your computer It could also be that your power supply cannot supply the needed electricity inside your computer, how many peripherals (expansions, hardware components) do you have? What operating system are you using? It could also be that you are feeding 110v current to your power supply when it has a setting of 220v. This might cause the power supply to overheat and die on you. overheating could also be due to the weather, make sure your computer is properly insulated :) hope these help you out. If you have any other questions, feel free to reply or to send me a message :)