Spontaneous Reboot Issue

[Stasis]

I have a ongoing problem. My computer has had a history of freezing problems, and then my install of XP went bad and I kept blue screening about the apci.sys files and couldnt boot. I flashed the bios and it still didnt work, I fdisked, and formatted and I still was getting the error that the that my cmos wasnt fully compliant with apci specs and I needed to update the bios. I flashed again but it still didnt work. I bought a new motherboard and then I was having HDD problems, so I used a friends 27GB maxtor, in place of my 40GB diamond max. I installed 2000 (thats been my OS of choice since the initial problems when I had XP) Im using the FAT32 file system. I can now boot in to windows, and then run for a vairible amount of time untill it will spontaneously reboot. No errors, no warning, the monitor fades to black, then it beeps like it normally will when it starts, and everything acts normal, it will boot back into windows, then repeat the cycle. What could the problem be? I was thinking of buying a new case (with PSU) and then possibly new RAM. I am running a AMD 1.3 tbird with pc2100 256mb ddr (crucial).


-stasis

[Farmer_BOB]

You have a bad PSU.

[Stasis]

Considering the hardware setup I have and also:
3 cooling fans
1 slot cooler
1 64mb geforce 2 64mb
both drives will be hooked up eventually
1 16x plextor burner
1 5x Creative DVD drive
1 floppy
1 zip drive


should I go with a 300W or try and go for more power? I have an ATX style motherboard.

-stasis

[OS-Wiz]

From www.newegg.com

ANTEC SOLUTION SERIES MODEL SLK3700AMB w/ANTEC SMART POWER 350W P4/AMD POWER SUPPLY ATX12V - RETAIL
Offering a large 8-drive capacity in a convenient mini tower. This cost-effective new Super Mini Tower comes in an attractive color - Antec Metallic Bronze - with the features and quality you expect from Antec.
Specifications:
Driver Bays: External 4 X 5.25" - 2 X 3.5" (Tool-less Drive rail system for 5.25 Devices) - Internal 5 X 3.5" (Quick Release Drive cage for 3.5" Drive bays)
System Board: Standard ATX
Expansion Slot: 7 Slots
USB/IO: 2 X USB (front)
Optional Fans: 2 X 120mm (front & rear)
Case Dimensions: 18.6" (L) X 8.25" (W) X 18.3" (H) Model#: SLK3700AMB
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$73.00

[Solidarity]

Have your tried switching out the RAM? If you have more then one module try cycling through them and run a stress test like Prime95 to see if you lock up.

[Farmer_BOB]

Originally posted by Stasis
Considering the hardware setup I have and also:
3 cooling fans
1 slot cooler
1 64mb geforce 2 64mb
both drives will be hooked up eventually
1 16x plextor burner
1 5x Creative DVD drive
1 floppy
1 zip drive


should I go with a 300W or try and go for more power? I have an ATX style motherboard.

-stasis

300w should be enough, but if you're planning an upgrade, you might as well go all out and get a 400w. Like OS_Wiz says, go Antec.

[Stasis]

Thanks guys, I just ordered the OS_wiz mentioned case, and 256mb of Crucial pc2100. It should be here by wednesday.

Grand total:
144$

Thanks guys.

-stasis