Quote Originally Posted by jdc2000 View Post
Try a different outlet, and without the power strip as a test. I'm betting that you need a new power supply though.

Link:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023
Different outlet is not an option, I only have one on this side of the house and it checks out ok.

As to the power strip I'm sure it's not the problem, the first thing I did was put a new power cord from the power supply to the power strip and changed to a different outlet plug when I did that. I also have a printer, phone, speakers and a small fan (only used in summer) I use for aux. cooling of the cpu none of which is giving the slightest problem. It has a very heavy cord and it is a relatively new power strip/surge protector. when I say relatively new I mean it's about a year old and not a cheapie.

I'm kind of leaning to the power supply thing my self, but why doesn't it give problems when the computer is actually running? I've never had one do this before.

Thanks for the reply.