My computer just cuts out

[Diddy4848]

Hi my computer just cuts out and i dont know why could anyone help me figure out why. My hard drive failed a self test if this helps thanks

[Ant]

Can you supply a bit more information?

What are your machine specs? How old is it? By cuts out do you mean switches off or resets? What exactly happens? Have you done anything like install new hardware or software which might have caused this? Do you get any errors messages showing up?

It could be related to your hard drive if it's beginning to fail, but without more detailed info it's difficult to tell.

[Ant]

Oops, in case your hard drive is going to fail, make sure you back up or copy any important data before it does.

[Disk_Contented]

Originally Posted by Diddy4848

My hard drive failed a self test

I think you realise the answer lies right there. Read and write failures, probably.
It's the logical starting point.

[Diddy4848]

hi i removed my tower from the space in my computer desc i have the computer has two fans on the side i now just have it next to the computer and it hasnt cut out now lol thanks alot for your help i have another question do you know how i can make my computer run faster playing games its ded slow thanks

[Ant]

Glad you've sorted it out. Heat's a big problem.

Stop all "unnecessary" programs running via task manager before you run your game including your Virus Checker (unless you're connected to the internet that is), that should free up some resources and increase game speed.

[Diddy4848]

thanks alot i have tried closing programmes but my game is still running slow could it be my graphics card if so can i update it thanks