Computer Restarting

[Guest]

My computer keeps restarting while playing games. It never did it before. I
have not added anything to it. It just one day started doing it. I have
tried new memory, and a new video card. Neither one of them worked. If any
one has any suggestions I would appreciate it. I am out of ideas. I am
runing Windows XP home edition. 2000 athalon processor (1.6ghz), 256MB
Memory

 

[S.Sengupta]

Can you see any error during restart?
Are those games compatible with XP?
Disabling the restart on system failure feature may permit the exact
cause to be isolated: Right-click on My Computer, click Properties,
click the Advanced tab. Under Startup & Recovery, click Settings. Under
System Failure, uncheck the box in front of System reboot.

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Guest]

if this issue only occurs when playing games ? it could well be heat related
as the processor will be working hard during game play, check your heatsink
and fan are in good working order

good luck

 

[Plato]

My computer keeps restarting while playing games. It never did it before. I
have not added anything to it. It just one day started doing it. I have

Chances are it's an overheating issue. Check the fans on the video card,
if any, the cpu and others, including the power supply.