woolyhead Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 My computer quite often closes down without being prompted my me and the message "overclocking" appears. How can I stop it from doing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotequila Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I'd be surprised if it is overclocking, as that's something that's practically impossible to do without knowing how to, and it's not something a PC would just do by itself. As a first point of call I'd run a full virus scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolyhead Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Thanks, Pyrotequila. I'll run the full virus scan now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghozer Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 If it's saying "overclocking" it could be that it's referring to your RAM... would be better if you can note down the WHOLE message next time it happens, should give a better idea! if your RAM is higher-speed and using XMP, that is effectively 'factory' overclocking... it also depends where you got the machine from originally, it could be the CPU was slightly overclocked... Could potentially just need a good clean out (physically and software) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I've seen this message (or one like it) but only on boot via a BIOS message. Some boards are just fussy with RAM, mix that with the above (XMP) and it can cause issues. Check the BIOS and any firmware updates are done. And to repeat again "Could potentially just need a good clean out (physically and software)" When I got the message, nothing was overclocked. I reset the BIOS to default and then set the BIOS to exactly the same settings with XMP1 3200 and it booted up fine. That PC has been on 24/7 for over 3 years (apart from cleaning and updates) It might be getting a bit tired now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolyhead Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Thank you Zach and Ghozer. I ran a full virus search: nothing found. The machine was ok for ten years after I first got it and I've done nothing to over clock it. Now I'll try what you say, Zach and give the pc a physical clear out first, then a software cleanup. Thanks everyone again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 If it's ten years old already, it's probably time to think about an upgrade anyway. You're easily into the timeframe where components fail due to old age, and it's simply not worth the time, effort or cost to fix such an old system. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolyhead Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Ok Geared, I hear what you're saying. But I think I'll keep this machine until it packs up a bit worse. Incidentally I am 87 years old. Do you think I need replacing too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 (edited) If only getting old was so easy, that you could just go out and replace yourself with the newest model. Edited September 11, 2023 by geared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 87 years old! Impressive, especially when we are constantly told on here by some that the elderly cant use new technology whatsoever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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