Computer Shuts Down Unexpectedly

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bjoo109

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My Custom Computer Specs:

P4 3.0 GHz
1 GB Ram
Radeon 9600Pro Video Card
80 GB HD
Windows XP

Just recently my computer started shutting down randomly whenever it feels like it. I dont know if its a hardware, virus, or power problem. Please help me I am desperate to fix it.

Also, my monitor recently started acting weird. When I turn on my computer and turn on my monitor, my monitor would stall for 30 seconds before showing anything. The status light would be orange for 30 seconds and then turn green and then Ill start seeing things on the screen.

I am going crazy. Help.
 
When you say shut down, is this an instant power off or it is just as if you had shut down Windows properly?
 
its probably the motherboard is bad or the power supply. when does this happen.
 
this happens approximately after 20-30 minutes after turning my computer on.

if the motherboard is the problem what should i do? i have an ASUS P4S800

if its the power supply should i replace it? its between 250-350 Watts. Will any power supply fit?

could it be a virus?

should i try cleaning out the dust on the inside?
 
i built this computer myself and its been working fine for more than a year. it just started happening when i moved into my new apartment. Maybe my wall sockets dont supply enough electricity. the power supply came with my aspire case. is aspire known for bad power supply? if i buy any power supply will it fit in my tower?
 
Correction: I have a 420 W power supply in my Aspire turbo case. Lets say i decide to get a new power supply, is aspire power supply recommended or can i put a Antec power supply in it?
 
I have the same situation!!

bjoo19, I'm in the same situation! I kid you not, I too built a computer about a year and a half ago, then when I moved into my new place the computer started shutting down unexpectedly, as if someone just flipped the switch. I'm thinking that it's perhaps the power supply, but I'm not sure. If you find any solutions or causes, please let me know! I'm just as frustrated here :p
 
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