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possibly broken PSU

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SilliGoose

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My computer recently starting crashing heavily a few months ago after I replaced a defunct AthlonXP 1800+ with a 2500+. It crashes alot and I haven't seem to figure out anything that makes it crash more frequently (happens in desktop and games). The computer itself doesn't lock up, it just shuts down as if there was a power outtage, which leads me to beleive that the PSU is the culprit. Its an antec 480w TruePower that Ive had for about a year and a half (I think, I just know that Ive had it for a while). So is there anyway to check to see if the PSU is the culprit, dont feel like spending money on a new one if this ones fine. Specs are as follows:

AMD AthlonXP 2500+ Barton
MSI K7N2 (nforce2, latest bios/drivers)
2x Corsair XMS 512mb @ 2-3-3-7 (Ive tried more relaxed timings and the problem still occurs)
Antec 480w truepower
Lian-li PC-65
Nvidia GeForce4 MX (also happened on Radeon9600Pro AIW but the pins are broken on the dongle thing now)
WDSE 80gb, WD60gb
 
temps are pretty solid, CPU is usually 40c idle/45c load. Mobo usually runs 30c idle/35c load. Ive got all 4 case fans running on it and the cpu is being cooled by a volcano5 because my volcano9 never wants to sit right, even though its an older HSF its doing a good job according to MBM.
 
The power supply you have will supply plenty of power to your rig so under-wattage shouldn't be an issue.

Is there anything else connected on the same electrical circuit as your computer like an electric heater, microwave, refrigerator etc? If yes, move them off that line if possible and see if your computer continues to shut down.
 
the only thing on the circuit with the computer is my motherboard, and the breakers never trip. I moved my computer to the other side of the room yesterday to see if it was the jack, no dice though.
 
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