PC restarting - no BSOD

[Bellcheese]

PSU. Do you have a spare or borrowable PSU available to test the theory?

Sort of, my girlfriends PC is right next to mine but the problem is it's only a Corsair 430w with one PCI-E connector. So I wasn't sure if it was worth using, given my system specs - reckon it'll be alright? Somewhat relevant point but I'm in the UK and have Amazon Prime. They're amazing in the UK, if I buy a PSU from them and it turns out it isn't the issue they will refund me no questions asked so it seemed a viable route.

 

[Robert17]

You could probably pick up a Molex/PCIe adapter for a couple of Pounds or Euros or bars of gold locally. And then have one for her PSU if some other use for it pops up. Easier, quicker, and less hassle than buying one, then returning it if that's not the answer. Example:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...E16812400034&gclid=CJaztOPIzcECFQyMaQodRXgAFQ

 

[Bellcheese]

Btw, as I mentioned before - do you think it's dangerous for the power to cut out like this? I have a good surge protector from the wall, so it's nothing to do with fluctuations from there obviously. I just don't want any damage to the components obviously. Thanks for all your help btw.

 

[Robert17]

If the power cuts off that's kind of the opposite of a surge, right? I don't think anything bad will happen to components but the OS may not like the hiccup depending on what program you're running. I've never had a hardware problem related to power cutting off excepting that it is usually a symptom of a bad part, which is what you're experiencing.

 

[Bellcheese]

If the power cuts off that's kind of the opposite of a surge, right? I don't think anything bad will happen to components but the OS may not like the hiccup depending on what program you're running. I've never had a hardware problem related to power cutting off excepting that it is usually a symptom of a bad part, which is what you're experiencing.

Great, just wanted to check as I could really do with waiting until December to replace it, moving house and christmas is expensive! Thanks again for your help.