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Originally Posted by imsati
Hello, Paul, and welcome to CF!
What you're describing could be a few things, but I'd be willing to bet that either your CPU or GPU is overheating. Is this a pre-built or self-built system (I saw the Purchased in 2005, but do you mean the system or the parts to build the system)? You mentioned swapping out the PSU, but have you swapped out/play with any other parts inside the case? It's possible that a cooling fan or heatsink got nudged a bit and lost it's connection. Also, if a poor-quality thermal paste was used on the CPU/HSF, it may be at the end of it's life.
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It is a custom built computer. I got it made for me by a shop. I chose the parts they put it together. Everything was purchased in 2005 besides the new power supply which was only a few weeks ago. I have never changed any other parts. I have heard about the thermal paste scenario but unsure on how to check it. All fans seem to be spiinning fine. Cheers, thanks for your help