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wmhunter

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August 9th, 2006 03:00

2007wfp freezing computer?

I just set up my new 2007wfp, and most of the time it works wonderfully, but it's made the computer really volatile. If I jiggle any of the cables, try to move the tower, even close a drawer on the desk - anything that jostles the computer in the slightest - the computer freezes up for a moment (no sound, cursor stops moving, etc) and the screen shuts off for about a second. When the screen comes back on everything starts working again.
This doesn't seem like a problem with the 2007wfp itself, but nothing like this ever happened with my old monitor. Is there anything that setting up the monitor could have done to bring out an undiscovered flaw in the computer? Does this sound like something that could be caused by an insufficient power supply?
  • KevinR100

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    Posted August 9th, 2006 04:00

    Insufficient power supplies cause a heap of problems with modern computers esp. with intel P4. The latest performance machines require a quality brand psu like antec preferably over 500 watts.
    You could check inside your computer for dust, ill fitting cards, loose plugs (as well as making certain that everything is plugged in - happens more then you would think - esp. graphics card add. power imput & mother board) in fact anything that does not look right. Can even at times have a fan let go (I did with my chipset fan) & not cool what it should.
    The above assumes you are confident with internals;-)
    Otherwise, maybe get a replacement monitor.