[Ham-Computers] Computer shutting itself down - the final chapter?

[Dave Corio]

    The parts came today. Installed the power supply and intake fan. 
closed off the intake vent on the front of the computer, since the new 
fan on the back is blowing room-temp air almost directly over the processor.

    At the risk of speaking too soon, I'm amazed. The computer even 
boots up faster now! I had both of the dual processors working fully for 
the past four hours, and even scanned for viruses at the same time, with 
none of the previous shut-down activity. I even re-activated the DVD 
burner that had been disconnected, trying to cut down the power 
overhead. Everything works as it should!

    The real surprise came with the UPS. The percent of load on the 
battery in the UPS actually dropped around 8 % from what it was with the 
underpowered supply. And that's with adding the new fan and DVD burner 
to the equation. I can feel the air being drawn in through the new fan 
in fine shape, and while the air exiting the machine is warm, at least I 
know the circulation within the cabinet is greatly improved.

    I'd like to thank everyone who helped with this project! All the 
suggestions were greatly appreciated! (except maybe for billing Gateway 
lol!! Gotta be realistic!)

73 all
Dave
KB3MOW