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My computer turns itself off!

lynnemcf
lynnemcf Posts: 1,233 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
The message I get when it reboots is serious error nvidia and then some numbers. The computer was built for me in February 2001, has run perfectly until now.

All I have running is Word and the Internet.

I'm guessing it is time to chuck it, cos I have no idea what is going on, and getting a chap to sort it out will probably cost half the price of a new PC.

Advice please.

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  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Nvidia is a graphics card manufacturer, so it sounds like the graphics card has gone. you could always update the driver from the nvidia site

    you can always get a cheapo one from the likes of ebuyer and dabs
  • Markyt
    Markyt Posts: 11,864 Forumite
    Does it run normally for a while first? if so, it could be overheating - check the fan is turning and isn't full of dust etc.
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