Re: Computer randomly shuts off
Many computer cases come with cheap power supplies. Even if your PSU is rated to 350 or 400 watts, that doesn't always mean it's capable of delivering that much power, or being able to provide stable power at all times.
Computer components (motherboard, etc.) can be sensitive to fluctuations, enough so that a bad PSU can cause you all kinds of headaches.
Unfortunately, computer problems can be caused by so many different factors (memory, motherboard issues, driver issues, etc.) that it can be difficult to diagnose without having lots of spare parts and spare time to test EVERYTHING.
I believe there are power supply testers you can purchase for reasonable prices online, helps to eliminate that as one of the issues without going and replacing all the other more expensive components first.
This is why I custom build my own system, so I know exactly what's in it.
P4 3.0C Ghz overclocked to 3.45Ghz on 230 FSB
MSI Neo2-FISR 875P motherboard
2x512MB of Kingston HyperX PC4000 500mhz DDR
120GB Seagate 7200rpm drive
200GB Seagate 7200rpm drive
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro all-in-wonder 128MB graphics
Modular 500W PSU with modded lighting & fans
Dell 20" LCD Monitor
My system USED to be top of the line, now it's barely middle of the road. Looking to snag a 6800 GT card before I eventually replace in the future with an AMD system for gaming.
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