Computer keeps going to sleep while using compressor

I have been using compressor for years to compress my video files. I edit the videos during the day and I let Compressor run all night long. Last night when I tried to run compressor over night something happened and I am hoping someone out there can help me out. What happened is that after a few minutes (probably 30 or less) my computer went to sleep. I have the computer settings set to never sleep, and it never does. Except now I find that when I run compressor, for some reason it goes to sleep. I can wake it up using the mouse, but that is not productive for overnight batch jobs. I even tried installing "jiggler" a program designed to move your mouse for you, but that didnt work. The computer still falls asleep. Does anyone know what is going on or how I might fix this problem?
I am using final cut Pro 5.0.4 and Compressor 2.0.1
I have a G5 (dual 2.7 Ghz Power PC G5) with 2GB DDR SDRAM
I am running OSX 10.4.11
I have 10 500GB firewire drives
Thank you in advance for any solution options you may come up with.

I got this issue resolved. It turns out that the computer was overheating while using the processor intense compressor program. All I had to do was to open it up and clean the dust out and off of the heat sinks. Who knew that such a simple solution would stump so many people.

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