computer trouble?

Question

my computer went through a phase where it would randomly shut off when i used it. now when i hit the power button the monitor and keyboard don't work. also the fan runs really loud when it is on. the computer is around 3 years old. what might the problem be?

Update:

how much would the parts generally cost

and how can i reboot it if the monitor does not display anyhting?

Answer 1

Favorite Answer

Could be anything.

Try this

http://www.lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to...

If that doesn't improve things wait till Vista comes out and buy a new machine which has Vista Premium installed.

http://www.microsoft.com/Windowsvista/

Or get a Mac now.

http://www.apple.com/imac/

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Answer 2

I'm suspecting that your fan was not working and it burned out your CPU. Depending on the type of computer, the CD's that came with it most likely has a disk utility that might be able to test parts of your hadware.

Answer 3

Sounds like a virus!