computer keeps shutting down

[thenayster]

My computer shuts down right in the middle of playing games. When I start it up it takes forever to load up. Im new to puters so any help would be appreciated. thanks

my computer keeps shutting off during playing games, etc

[dai]

what are you running
video card brand and model
cpu
m/board
ram
power supply
brand
model
wattage

check the listings in the bios for 12v line voltages and temperatures and post them

[flaperjacker]

It might be an overheating problem. Check ur tempretures if you have a program. If not you can download one off the internet. Some CPU's and graphics are set to turn off if the heat is too high. It could also be power supply failing. Mine failed on me and took other components with it. Had the same symptoms.