Yeah it would be handy. I think he needs to do it. Maybe he can borrow one from a friend or somebody. That way he would know what the problem is.

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My neighbor just happens to have one. We used it too check his outlets about a month ago.. He had a monitor go out.

What should my wall read?

It should read 115 to 120 volts.

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Yes, it should read around 110 or 120volts, but more importantly you'll want to make sure that the power isn't fluctuating--that's the dangerous part regarding effects on your computer.

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This happens to mine, but only when the computer has been on for more than 12 hours, i have found the problem is where the computer is over heating which causes the computer to error and then shut itself down and restart to help the fan coll it down.

Check to make sure it is not a virus. Some of those will cause problems such as that.

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If the problem is with temperature (and that's a big "IF"), then the worst thing you want is for the PC to do is re-start after it shuts itself down.

To diagnose the problem and see if it really is a temperature issue, I have posted a free software utility. The link to the post is HERE

The PC to auto-shutdown, due to excessive heat temps, is a safety precaution and is an indicator that there's a problem. Maybe the fans need cleaned, excessive dust buildup on the fans or motherboard, etc. There could be a dozen reasons, and each need to be taken into consideration.

Anyhow, your BIOS should be set to prevent the PC from re-starting in the event of auto-shutdown. The PC, if shutting down due to excessive heat, is shutting down for a reason, and probably a valid reason. Don't ignore this problem.

Immediately restarting the PC after auto-shutdown can stress and damage the CPU & other sensative internal electronics. If the PC is overheating, give it time to cool. Then find what the problem may be, closely inspecting air flow patterns, dust, and proper fan control.