cd/dvd combo writer crashes comp

[zoepiglet]

My cd/dvd combo re-writer causes the computer to re-start after 3 uses...........

can play, record, back up etc 2 disks then the 3rd one crashes the computer............... everything shuts down and comp er-starts...

Any ideas how or why????

how do i fix it???? been like this since i got it for christmas

cd/dvd burner is :ASUS DRW-1814BL

processor Intel(r) pentium(r)dual CPU E2180@2.00GHz

running windows media latest download

[sittas87]

Hi there
first of tell me why do say or what makes you say its your cd/dvd writer??
also post your PSU wattage

[zoepiglet]

Guessing related to dvd/cd drive or media software as it only re-starts when cd/dvd being used.

invoice says 480 watts

any ideas what else it might be if its not the media software or dvd/cd drive??? just assumed it woudl be since it happens only when you play 3 cd's in a row type thing...

thanks

zoe

[sittas87]

It can be a number of things thats causing it t behave the way it does but its reasonable its cd/dvd drw.
get a higher wattege PSU (for testing) and see how it behaves.are you running xp?and how much ram do you have my friend

[zoepiglet]

yes xp and Ram is 0.99GB

weird how it runs 2 perfectly then crashes on the 3rd one every time.....

will take a few days to get a higher wattage PSU...

anything else i can test in the mean time?

[sittas87]

I know its pretty weird.i tell you what dont go and buy a new psu yet first test the cd/dvd dwr on a friends computer with a higher psu.il get back to you