computer dead?

[Super-Sheep]

so, when im trying to start my pc it doesnt even get to "choose user" menu just bluescreen pops saying something and then the pc reboots. i can start it only in safe mode without bluescreen. sounds like fans are on very loud. i was thinking that my motherboard is broken...

or could it be ram?

at the moment it looks something like this (in case the screenshot works):

 

[The_wand_mirror]

Videocard?

 

[Grey Nightmare]

Are there any noises coming from, or lights flashing in the tower?

It may be the video card but if you can still boot up in safe mode... I don't think so.

What does the bluescreen say? If you can get a snapshot somehow... camera?


Ehm either way I'd assume it's a hardware error rather than software, last time that happened to me the hard drive had blown, but I couldn't even boot in safe mode.

You may just need to reinstall windows, if it is software related (backup first..).

 

[Dr Super Good]

Looks like video card problem.

 

[The_wand_mirror]

Are there any noises coming from, or lights flashing in the tower?

It may be the video card but if you can still boot up in safe mode... I don't think so.

What does the bluescreen say? If you can get a snapshot somehow... camera?


Ehm either way I'd assume it's a hardware error rather than software, last time that happened to me the hard drive had blown, but I couldn't even boot in safe mode.

You may just need to reinstall windows, if it is software related (backup first..).

I thought like, if he can boot into safe mode some videocard program components that are causing the bluescreen may not load and thus you get this fucked up screen. In my experience when you're screen looks like that it's most likely your videocard.

 

[Grey Nightmare]

I wouldn't know, thank god ^.^

That's a good point though, I wrongly assumed you meant it was completely knackered, but a certain component within being damaged, would make an awful lot of sense - my apologies.

Either way looks like you'll be wanting to try another GPU or switching back to the onboard chip (if your motherboard has one).

EDIT: The fans are loud? That could explain the reason behind the broken video card, check the internal temperature, it may be overheating/too hot.

 

[Dr Super Good]

If the fans are loud it eithor means their cooling efficency is low (dust cloging up the heat syncs) or that the fans are mechanically damaged (so are making more noise than they should while cooling less than they should).

Eithor way the screenshots given point towards a problem in your graphic card. If this is happening on computer start it might be that poor cooling has permantly broken your graphic card meaning you will have no choice but to get a new one. If it happens after a short while, it could be over heating so clean your computer from dust internally and check the fan is spinning properly.

Loud fans emiting an unusual noise point towards bareing damage, try oiling them or replacing the loud unusual noised fans. If the noise is cause they are running fast (no unuaual fan noises), that is caused by integrated systems controling the fan (from graphic card or motherboard) governing the fan speed to try and cool a component(s) down which will point towards some serious fault in the cooling of your computer.

 

[Miss_Foxy]

Could it be your... Hard drive... Like the same thing which happened to me?

 

[swipe5weep]

Just troubleshoot your PC. Remove all the connections first, remove the rams, hard disk drives, power, and give your motherboard a blow. I mean remove the dust by blowing just be sure it wont get wet. Then return every parts to where they must be. I think that was caused by a loosed part probably video card. If problem persist consult your technician. ^^

It can't be the hard disk Miss_Foxy, the computer can still access the operating system installed in the disk. Just errors on reading it.

 

[Super-Sheep]

im now at my bro's computer

so, the problem was that video card was broken, but because it was laptop video car was integrated to motherboard. They told that the motherboard itself would have costed somewhere around 400... And its already 5+ year old so now I'm getting new computer somewhere early next week. I guess that this was unavoidable and just had to happen sooner or later... 1.6ghz 1000ram non-gaming purposes designed computer, often running around 80c.

wonder that it lasted this long. :/

 

[swipe5weep]

not bad for your computer.
too good you'll have a new one.

 

[Dr Super Good]

I mean remove the dust by blowing just be sure it wont get wet.

Someone obviously does not read the warning saying "do not blow air on these components".

Anyway, as long as you do it carefully, avoid moiste air and use your lungs over a large area its fine. Do not use compressed air.