Quote Originally Posted by AREA 51 View Post
Go to intels site and download the processor id utility, then use their processor spec finder to determine the voltage required by your cpu. You may have an impending power supply or mobo voltage regulator problem which could cause data loss or corruption.
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Ya, step by step it.

Mobo or power supply, especially considering you dont let the PC rest in the OFF state, heh. Constant power = generated heat + spinning fans/bearings + hot chipsets/silicon = slow but sure dry chipset board/all plastics, burned out fan bearings. At this point, anything goes.

Plus, constant running machines are sitting ducks for power surges and spikes, depending on the reliability of your backup unit (if there is one).

I was in the same boat last year. Ended up getting a new mobo AND power supply. Just remember, NewEgg.com is your friend.