Computer Keeps Shutting Off

[Ste]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103931

great PSU and if you want the rebate will knock another 15 Bucks off.

also, this Power supply will only fit if you have an ATX case and mobo.

 

[shockbotkins]

If you mean by computer case, I have a antec case. Would this power supply still work?

 

[Ste]

Probably. ya I think antec only makes ATX cases, but I could be very wrong, its always better to check. Does your current power supply say anything like Micro ATx or ATX? Check to see if mobo says it also.

 

[shockbotkins]

it says ATX p4-12v 400W.

 

[Ste]

Then Yes it will fit, no worries.

 

[shockbotkins]

Alright, thanks. Any other problems it may be besides the power supply? I don't think it would be the ram or anything else if it just randomly shuts down.

 

[Ste]

well sure theres always a chance that its something else, but I would have no idea what it could be, maybe bad mobo, but right now PSU seems the most likely culprite..

 

[shockbotkins]

Alright well thanks for the help, I appreciate it.

 

[shockbotkins]

Alright an update on this, I bought the power supply, an Antec 480W ATX 12v, I put it in last Friday and didn't have any shut offs until just now. I leave my pc on all day and night, I have 512mb od ram coming today or tomorrow, I always have about 10-20 programs open because I do web design. Can this be why it's shutting off? Maybe the ram will stop the shutoffs? Let me know what else it could possibly be.

Thanks,
Scott

 

[Ste]

Ok, I think your CPU is overheating or Components in general are overheating.

Download a program caled speed fan 5, and tell me all your temps.

Also what is your cooling setup

What CPU

What motherboard

what heatsink