I have a strange problem where my computer seems to randomly shuts down. It only happens when i am streaming videos. The screen shuts down like the computer is going to sleep but the only way to get it to turn back on is by holding the power button til it shuts off completely. Then restart. When it happens power stays on the tower but thats it. I have checked all power settings and error logs and can't find anything. Any help is appreciated Thanks
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Jump to PostIf it only happens when streaming videos, it's not completely "random". What operating system and what program(s) are you using? Are you streaming video on the internet with a browser? Does it happen immediately when streaming? In the middle of the streaming? At the end? Does it always happen when …
Jump to PostI would agree with your "motherboard going bad" hypothesis. Again, try reinstalling/updating all the motherboard drivers, particularly the graphics driver, as well as any Windows updates. The fact that your keyboard lights are going out too at the same time adds to the "motherboard going bad" hypothesis. You could try …
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