Sudden shutdowns

Traxan

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I recently moved, requiring a boxing up of the computer. Since the move, the computer will suddenly shut off, and I mean off, *blink* all is dark. Like the power has been pulled. I have my suspicions but what are the typical subjects to check?

It can't be the power in this place, since the monitor stays on, as does the other computer.
 

mechBgon

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CPU overheat comes to mind. How that might've happened, is if the heatsink retainer broke a claw (happens to Pentium4 systems, is this a P4?).
 

HPTech

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I'd be tempted to agree with mechBgon here, sounds like the heatsink's slipped in transit. Remove/re-apply thermal paste and re-mount

MikeHP