help, my computer keeps crashing

redass1876

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Jan 6, 2004
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Specs:

3.0 E
AB60N Shuttle Mobo
1 GB (2x512) PC3200 Dual channel
Audigy
Ti4600 128MB
DVD RW 8x
DVD ROM 16x
160 + 80 GB WD HD
Raidmax 400W PSU <-------- my guess at the problem

i had a problem with my computer crashing ever since i switched from my XP2100 to this P4 3.0 E...Now occasionally, the computer randomly crashed, a couple times when i was listening to music loud, and most of the time when i play games. I was told it was probably my memory at first, so i switched to PC3200 from my old PC2100, and it seemed to fix it, but it crashed again last night. the only thing in there that looks like it could cause a problem is the PSU, if you think this is it, what would be a good one to replace it with?
thanks
 

NokiaDude

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Oct 13, 2002
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Make sure the ATX power connector is fully plugged into the motherboard. Sometimes one side of the connector won't be fully in the connector, that creates problems.
 

neutralizer

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It's either you didn't plug things in securely or the psu. Dont forget the +3.3v connector for p4s. Also what is the SPD timigns on ur ram and what are u running it at?
 

redass1876

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i havent tested this ram, but i did the old ram, and i had the same problem. SPD timings on my RAM are default, and i do have the P4 connector in, i can check to make sure all wires are in all the way, and then ill get back on this