Ack! My computer died!

And before there's any sarcastic remarks, yes I'm using the computer at my work. Well, I'm really deciding between wants and needs. And as of right now, I don't really "need" a computer. It's almost summer time, I've been more active and have been thinking actually about ditching the computer. But I guess fate decided for me. Anyways, it's time to get my fishing and bike riding on now! Woohoo!!!

Whole computers don't typically die. It could be a matter of one or two components that failed...replacing those will bring your computer back to life.

Of course, if your hard drive is gone, then so is everything that was on it.

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Originally Posted by nathanledet

Whole computers don't typically die. It could be a matter of one or two components that failed...replacing those will bring your computer back to life.

Of course, if your hard drive is gone, then so is everything that was on it.

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Well, I was on YouTube watching the video "Metal By Numbers" which is pretty damn funny. Anyways, it froze and my computer said over and over again "CPU failed!" Either way, I just think this has happened for a reason. I kinda couldn't make up my mind what to do.

you might not have enough memory or your graphics card may not have enough memory. either one of those things would make your computer crash when watching video.

even if your hard drive is dead computer techs have tools to get back you documents (pics, music, ect.) im a tech so if you pm me maybe i could help you out and you could fix your comp wit my assistance :D

If it is a CPU, might as well just buy a new one eventually. CPU's are not generally user friendly to replace and they are not cheap. Anywhere from 100-300 or so dollars realistically and the labor would be another 100 or so.

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Originally Posted by FL0OD

you might not have enough memory or your graphics card may not have enough memory. either one of those things would make your computer crash when watching video.

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Really? Odd cause I run WoW on full blast graphics and NEVER had a problem in the last 2-3 years. Plus, the computer won't even start up. It just keeps saying "CPU failed!"

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Originally Posted by andwhy6

even if your hard drive is dead computer techs have tools to get back you documents (pics, music, ect.) im a tech so if you pm me maybe i could help you out and you could fix your comp wit my assistance :D

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I appreciate that. I really didn't have anything on there. I just used it for Warcraft and web browsing. I transfered all my pics and tunes to my iPod and I made back up CD's to all my tunes just in case. Ive had this computer for a long time. I got my moneys worth out of it. So I'm not too bummed.

does it beep, then not boot up? if you are not even getting to a splash screen, like a windows boot up screen, it could be your hard drive which are cheap to replace. if you are booting it up and get a beeping sound before it crashes it could be your memory or your mother board.

Sounds like your processor is the one to blame, but take that with a grain of salt,as this is an internet diagnosis.

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say it could possibly maybe probably be a CPU failure.... :confuzd:

:D I built my own computer a few months ago and was amazed at how easy it really was.

Open up your box, find the CPU, and then search on ebay for the same one and buy it for a few bucks. Installing it is quite simple. There are a ton of websites with great "how-to" documentation.

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Originally Posted by FL0OD

does it beep, then not boot up? if you are not even getting to a splash screen, like a windows boot up screen, it could be your hard drive which are cheap to replace. if you are booting it up and get a beeping sound before it crashes it could be your memory or your mother board.

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When I restart it, it starts the "CPU failed!" over and over again and no other sound comes up. Nothing comes up on the screen as well.

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Originally Posted by Brimstone111888

If it is a CPU, might as well just buy a new one eventually. CPU's are not generally user friendly to replace and they are not cheap. Anywhere from 100-300 or so dollars realistically and the labor would be another 100 or so.

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What? you're balls nuts! yeah, CPUs are 100-300 bucks, but they are SUPER easy to replace. Pull the lever, pop in cpu (only one way it can go), put on heat sync and done.

Of course, i've built computers all my life, so it's super simple for me. I tell people how to fix their garage door openers over the phone and you'd be amazed at how many people can't program a remote.

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Originally Posted by Vomitore

When I restart it, it starts the "CPU failed!" over and over again and no other sound comes up. Nothing comes up on the screen as well.

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That's not really a good sign. I've never actually seen this error, and have had several CPUs fail on me. Take it apart, piece by piece and clean that sucker out! Like I stated a minute ago, your cpu is simple to replace, and in fact, nothing in a computer is very expensive anymore. Well, video cards can get very, very expensive, but that's not your problem.

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Originally Posted by Skoalbasher

What? you're balls nuts! yeah, CPUs are 100-300 bucks, but they are SUPER easy to replace. Pull the lever, pop in cpu (only one way it can go), put on heat sync and done.

Of course, i've built computers all my life, so it's super simple for me. I tell people how to fix their garage door openers over the phone and you'd be amazed at how many people can't program a remote.

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Nuts? CPUs are extremely fragile and unless you know what your doing or are super careful its not hard to misalign, or put too much pressure and break the pins. You also need the right amount of heat paste. Too much and you will fry the CPU.

I have built several computers my self and to me CPUs are not something for amateurs to be trying in my honest opinion.

I think I'll just get rid of it. I've waisted MANY years on the computer just sitting. With my addicitive personality, I can get very e-couch potato'd. Haha I get too addicted to MMO's and when SWG came out (and was still good before the CU) I'd spend my vacation time on that game and would play for upto 32 hours straight!!! Plus 'cause of it, it uses up a fair amount of electricity and damn the availability to buy ANYTHING you want with the touch of a few buttons!

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Originally Posted by Vomitore

I think I'll just get rid of it. I've waisted MANY years on the computer just sitting. With my addicitive personality, I can get very e-couch potato'd. Haha I get too addicted to MMO's and when SWG came out (and was still good before the CU) I'd spend my vacation time on that game and would play for upto 32 hours straight!!! Plus 'cause of it, it uses up a fair amount of electricity and damn the availability to buy ANYTHING you want with the touch of a few buttons!

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Mail it to me! I'll fix it for cheep and keep it.

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Originally Posted by Skoalbasher

Mail it to me! I'll fix it for cheep and keep it.

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Haha if I did, you'd have a huge death, black, thrash and grindcore MP3 collection! I'll just give it to one of my friends though.