IPod Sync Cause Computer To Crash

*I have recently got a new computer. I have uploaded all my music onto itunes and it plays fine. I plugged my iPod in and tried to sync my music. After about 2 minutes the computer froze and then switched the monitor, speakers, mouse and keyboard off, whilst leaving the actual computer on. My iPod then just charged and only the first song in my libarby showed up. I have reset my iPod and also restored it and the same thing happened again. Is this my iPod crashing my computer or is the a problem with my computer?*
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