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10-17-2009, 08:08 PM
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Heat is probably the culprit if it shuts down unexpectedly but if it REBOOTS unexpectedly then it is likely a Windows problem. If it is rebooting then try disabling the automatic reboot on error and hopefully it will just throw you an error instead of critical failure.
To disable automatic REBOOT: 1.Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2.Click the Advanced tab. 3.Under Startup and Recovery, click Settings to open the Startup and Recovery dialog box. 4.Clear the Automatically restart check box, and click OK the necessary number of times. 5.Restart your computer for the settings to take effect. If it is a heat issue then used compressed air to clean inside the case, fans and heatsinks. Inspect fans while running to ensure they are spinning fast, replace as needed. Fan are cheap ~$10-15 bucks each.
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10-17-2009, 08:26 PM
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ya like everyone has stated it's usually an issue with heat, after so many years parts either build up a substantial layer of dust or things like hair and random particulant stuff in the fans/ heatsinks.
Try compressed air and the reboot method snaz posted. If you still have issues it could be any number of things including RAM/CPU or just general load being to much for an older set-up. Hopefully the easy fix does the trick but if not you most likely will need some new parts. Luckily good stuff is reasonable these days and wont take much to get some components
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10-17-2009, 08:49 PM
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Sounds too me like two issues either defective memory or a hd that may be starting to go. There is utilities on the web that can test both. Usually defective areas in a memory module cause the PC to lock up. I have seen a bad HD cause a pc to reboot, but usually the "Blue screen of Death" comes up first.
Could also be the motherboard I believe Asus had a history in the past of bad capacitors on the motherboard. Look for caps that appear to be bulging at the top. this is often a dead giveaway. Oh.. and for every computer nerd out there. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.21997
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10-17-2009, 10:02 PM
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Ya Alot of times, the instant off issues are heat. Open up case and blow out dust bunnies. The CPU cooler usually gets pluged solid over time
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