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#144196 10-May-2014 17:32
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Hi everyone.

I'm freaking out.

My Compaq CQ60-210TU is freezing randomly and I have no idea why.

I looked online, and people were saying just fresh install windows, but I've tried that 3 times with 2 different Windows 7 discs.

No luck.

Amazingly it isn't when I'm playing games. Not sure why.

The specs are

1.6GHz Dual Core Celeron
4GB Ram (upgraded from stock 2GB)
160GB Hard drive.

I am really worried, because we cannot afford another and I need one for schooling this year.

I really appreciate any help given. If you need more info, just let me know.

Thanks.




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  #1041418 10-May-2014 17:43
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Well if it's happening when you're playing games it's likely over heating. Disassemble and clean all the crap out of the fan.



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  #1041425 10-May-2014 17:55
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Yeah, I think I might. I'm sure I have some heatsink paste lying around somewhere.

I'm also running a memory test as we speak.




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