New system randomly shuts down

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teje

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Hi there:

I just built a new system with the ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe, the other components are as follows:

memory: 1 stick 512 crucial memory 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
videocard: VGA ATIOEM|RADEON 9600 256M 8X RTL
cpu fan: thermaltake volcano
2 hard drives 40G and 120G
Enermax case (has lit up lcd screen connected to powersupply to tell temperature)
Power supply: 350w
OS: windows XP
cpu: AMD|3000/400 ATHLON XP BARTON %

I had to update the BIOS to fix a problem with VC, then it was working fine but it started shutting down. Usually when I get home at night I get to work with it for 30 to 60 minutes with no problems, then it shuts down, but the power light is on so I have to press the power switch 5s to turn it off and then I can turn it on again. After the first shut down it will shut down as soon as it finishes loading Windows. CPU is running at 54/55 degrees with fan at full speed not sure if this may be it, also thought it could be PS if the MB takes more power than usual. Please help.
 
Like Beedubaya said... Get a 480 watt... But make sure it isnt some cheap brand. Get a quality product. I would strongly recommend the Antec TruePower 480 Gold or Antec TrueBlue 480 (if you want to get fancy). ;)

The importance of the power supply is underestimated. Dont go cheap!
 
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