Computer problems, updates pending
August 18th, 2009
Hey guys, you may have noticed only one update last week. This is because I am having some pretty terrible computer problems. There was a heat wave here and now my computer seems to only want to turn on for about 5 minutes at a time and then shut itself down. I’m seeking help, unit then the updates will be sparse.
Sorry to disapoint! I have a whole bunch of comics to post but no way to get them online. If things get really bad I will borrow a computer and get things done that way.
I’m also trying to get a book together collecting all of Chester, so this also puts a bit of a damper on that as well. Stay tuned!
August 18th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Assuming it’s a desktop, open it up and vacuum out all the dust. Usually the fans get clogged up and air isn’t flowing enough.
August 18th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Computer turning off after 5 minutes is usually a stalled fan. Look at the power supply fan first. Get it fixed quick!
August 18th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Getting the silly stuff out of the way, have you used some compressed air on the fans/vents?
August 18th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Well do you know for a fact that it’s overheating?
August 19th, 2009 at 10:29 am
That sounds like a thermal issue.
If you haven’t done so, you should check if all the fans are running in the case – assuming a desktop.. It would be the same problem as a laptop, but slightly more difficult to fix. If the chip or video card overheat, the machine would either bluescreen or freeze up after a few minutes – Lasting longer than normal if the machine is at a cold boot.
August 19th, 2009 at 10:32 am
In a desktop, a good start could be blowing out all the heatsinks with a can of compressed air. There is usually one on the processor and the video card. If those are dusty, the machine can’t cool properly
August 19th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Omg… and jonesing for some more great comics. Good luck with fixing the computer!
August 19th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Oh, I do hope your computer feels better soon.
I would love so VERY much to buy a book from you. I can’t wait until it comes out!
August 20th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Hiho!
No problem… we can wait a bit… I guess… as it doesn’t take too long… really… better hurry up… must…have…comic…!
btw… I like your Ma3 guest strip!
keep up the nice work!
Alex
August 20th, 2009 at 5:02 am
try putting the computer box in the fridge. if that won’t work, uncage the geek.
August 20th, 2009 at 5:16 am
No worries, I (and I’m sure everyone else) is content to wait for your fantastic comics. I hope your computer gets fixed okay.
August 20th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
hey i saw that you guest drew for menage, it was great! when are you going to update here?
August 20th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
aw its alright.
we’ll wait
August 21st, 2009 at 1:20 am
excited for the book!
August 21st, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Hey, great comic. Wonderful style and art! Just got the link from MA3 with your awesome guest comic.
For your comp. Power it off, unplug everything, open it up and vacuum it out or take it outside and air it out with a can of air or I typically use an air-mattress pump. It’s probably rather dusty and things just overheated and can’t cool themselves down anymore but at least it’s powering up so hopefully it’s not the motherboard.
August 21st, 2009 at 7:36 pm
If you still need help. Send me an email.
August 22nd, 2009 at 1:49 am
A whole bunch of comics, eh?
Worth the wait
August 23rd, 2009 at 6:35 pm
go computer go
i shall be praying to materialize an extra fan on that cpu
until then… lets wait
August 24th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Hope you can get your computer fixed
We miss you!
Oh, and the book is such a great idea!
August 24th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Ahh CPU overheating…
I feel your pain! Easiest/cheapest way to stop that is to take your CPU and unscrew one side of the casing, then remove the casing! That won’t harm it unless you, like, play football with it or something. And then you can point any regular house-fan directly at its innards. I hope it works for you!
August 27th, 2009 at 12:51 am
If it’s a laptop they sell little fans that cool your laptop fans! If it’s a desktop I’ve heard a small fan works to cool it off some.
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:14 am
I love how everyone is so quick to offer help ^_^
September 16th, 2009 at 12:26 am
I would put money on it being an overheating powersupply, most cpu’s will throttle down if they get too hot. Powersupplies, however, cannot do that. If you do need to get a new one though, don’t go with the cheapest thing you can find; look around to find popular and highly rated models. Those will usually be your best bet.