Computer keeps restarting

[ComputerNoob]

well yeah i made a computer like 6months ago...i dont know now
 i have to press the rest button alot just to have it start up now...and
my computer just restarts out of nowhere....hahaha kinda crazy! i think
its haunted or sumthing...well if you find a solution to my problem can
you please help me on it? and remember IM A COMPUTERNOOB!! 
                                ~Thanks~

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[soybean]

Hmm, you're a "COMPUTERNOOB" but you built your computer.  Do I have that right?

We're going to need a lot more info from you?  Read this: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,33586.0.html

[ComputerNoob]

i have Windows Xp serivce pack 2, intel core duo, 2.0 ghz, 1.5 of RAm...
and yes im stilla computer noob XD

[ComputerNoob]

anyone hlep?

[Dead_reckon]

we'd need more detailed specifications on your system if we aim too help you.

[Aegis]

When did this start happening?  What were you doing on the computer when it started to do this?  What happens to the computer when you press the start button?  How often does the computer "restart" itself?  Are you doing anything in particular when it restarts, or is it truly random?

[!~*:.Pink Floyd.:*~!]

Is it possible its overheating or somethings not installed right?

[ComputerNoob]

we'd need more detailed specifications on your system if we aim too help you.

well what do you need? cuz i really need help on this

[ComputerNoob]

When did this start happening?  What were you doing on the computer when it started to do this?  What happens to the computer when you press the start button?  How often does the computer "restart" itself?  Are you doing anything in particular when it restarts, or is it truly random?

this happend liek a week later after i built the computer so like
6 months ago..when i press the start botton on my computer it starts up but my monitor is
black..so i have to press the reset button liek 3-6 times to make my monitor start up...and
this happens everytime i start up my computer now....and this is not random...my dad
has been telling me to get help and im working on it...so if you would be kind and help? if
you can find a solution...thanks

[ComputerNoob]

Is it possible its overheating or somethings not installed right?

i dont think so...i had my dad check and my dad is
a good computer dude...and he tells me everything is working alright but then
he can not find the solution to it...so yeah...i dont really know whats going on with
my comptuer lol its just messed up i guess....but if you can find a solution can you
help? lol if you cant its all ok...thanks for your time too for reading my troubles

[kebber]

this happend liek a week later after i built the computer so like
6 months ago..when i press the start botton on my computer it starts up but my monitor is
black..so i have to press the reset button liek 3-6 times to make my monitor start up...and
this happens everytime i start up my computer now....and this is not random...my dad
has been telling me to get help and im working on it...so if you would be kind and help? if
you can find a solution...thanks

I once had the same problem before.  I had to reset a few times before anything came up on my monitor because my computer did not meet all the requirements of my video card.

[CBMatt]

Your best bet is to actually learn a few things about computers before attempting to build one.

[ComputerNoob]

this happend liek a week later after i built the computer so like
6 months ago..when i press the start botton on my computer it starts up but my monitor is
black..so i have to press the reset button liek 3-6 times to make my monitor start up...and
this happens everytime i start up my computer now....and this is not random...my dad
has been telling me to get help and im working on it...so if you would be kind and help? if
you can find a solution...thanks

I once had the same problem before.  I had to reset a few times before anything came up on my monitor because my computer did not meet all the requirements of my video card.

oh so it could be the video card that is making me rest alot? if so lemme know more? thanks for
replying

[ComputerNoob]

Your best bet is to actually learn a few things about computers before attempting to build one.

LOL i had my dad help me sooo yeah...iono we still cant find the
problem lol

[patio]

At what point are you going to be posting some info on this machine, the components installed etc ? ?