Computer Shutdowns Randomly!

Problem :
Since i bought the PC and i weren't able to install windows XP on the PC the computer just shutdown at different times in the
setup of windows XP so i tried with vista and i had several shutdowns before i was able to install it
Later i tried to install a new windows and i have several shutdowns again but i was able to install it at last
Currently i can't get in the windows setup because the computer shutdowns randomly even before booting from the DVD
maybe at loading rams or when i am the bios setup or sometimes after the Currently installed OS boot it just shutdowns
at anytime i thought its a powersupply problem so i changed it but same :( so i tried with a new Ram 512mbs 800mhz
and same problems i even tried to use linux live cds but same problems the strange thing is that the longer i leave the
computer not running the longer the computer lasts before shutdowning! i thought its something related to temprature and
i did put a big fan infront of the Motherboard and same problem! so is that something related to my vga card or what is it?
Please help me because i can't find a solution because that problem seems to be unique of mine!
My PC Specifications :
P965 neo
Bios 1.10
VGA Card : XFX nVidia GeForce 7300 LE
Memory Type : 2 x 512mb (667mhz)
Power Supply : Premium
Information on the power supply:
V-Input | Voltage | Current | Frequency
| 230V | 8A | 60Hz-50Hz
4A
V-Output|+3.3V|+5V|+12V|-5V |-12V|+5VSB|PS-ON |POK|COM
|28A |45A|18A |0.8A|1A |2.5A |REMOTE|P.G|RETURN
Operating System : Microsoft Windows Vista
Processor : Intel Core2Duo E6300 1.86Ghz 1066mhz

Quote from: Jack the Newbie on 05-October-07, 03:39:30
You can't simply add the amperages together. Combined maximum amperage for Giftmacher's PSU for all 12V rails is 50A (600W), not 54A.
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=279&type=expert&pid=2
In any case, what does his PSU have to do with ashourism's problem?
Correction 50A total.

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