I have a T3042 e-machine, my computer will suddenly crash and go blank and make this alarm noise that sounds like an english patty-wagon and shutting it off doesn't stop it I have to unplug it and wait until it finally subsides. I thought it was because my old hard drive was full so I installed a 650 mg harddrive and it still will crash on occasion. I then got a small fan and installed it in the computer compartment-thinking it was over heating-It still crashes on occasion, usually when I have been on it for sometime and/or have numerous programs running. What does that alarm signify and is there a fix to my problem?
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Jump to Postyou are running too many programs at the same time. Also, you might be playing PC games for extended periods without saving often. Also, your graphics ram may not be able to handle excessive video use like games, video etc.
What video ram, Ram, PSU wattage do you use?
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Jump to PostHi,
Can you describe the noise a little better, is it beeps? If so how many (three short one long etc)?
What is the sound if it is not beeps?
Can you determine where it is coming from, your speakers or a part in your PC?
Your wattage is written …
Jump to PostIt is unusual for the machine to crash then start beeping. If there was a problem the beeping would start at boot up and wouldn't let you boot up at all.
I think one of your modules (chips) on your ram has shorted. When the upper limit of the …
Jump to PostHi,
Check your "event log" maybe there is an answer there.
Jump to PostI would say that you are possibly playing PC games and not saving often enough, too much extended play and playing for long periods of time without a break or letting your computer take a cool down break.
If this is the case, don't play games for more than …
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