Is my power supply failing? :(

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Bloomfield920

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Recently (according to Event Viewer, May 8) my computer has started getting BSODs. They usually happen while I'm away so I never get a chance to catch the error code. In Event Viewer, there are multiple instances of Event 41 (unexpected shutdown) that happen every 1-2 days. I cannot figure out what the problem is. I tried a different surge protector, changed my RAM, removed possibly conflicting anti-malware/virus programs, and it's still happening. The only thing I can think of now is PSU failure. Is there anything else that could be causing this problem or am I screwed?

Specs:
Core i5-650 (ignore username)
4GB RAM
Dell motherboard
GeForce GTX 750 Ti
EVGA 600B Bronze PSU
 
First, I said why that software and numbers would not be accurate.

Second, repeatedly said is what must be done to have a useful answer in a next reply.
"Without a meter and some requested instructions, no useful reply on the entire power 'system' is possible."
Use a meter, request instructions, and post the resulting three digit numbers. Then progress towards a solution will occur.




 
I am having a similar problem. The computer turns off without any warning at random times and won't start up again until I unplug it, leave it a few seconds then plug it back in.

I suspect it could be the power supply, but all the components of the computer are basically new, a few months old, I do not overclock.

I use it for rendering some videos, and this may put stress on the computer, but the thing is that the computer doesn't usually turn itself off while this is happening. It just turns itself off at random times, even if I am doing something simply like browsing the internet.

I have downloaded hwinfo and here are some screen shots. I have no idea how to interpret the results:

http://imgur.com/HlLIfRb

http://imgur.com/iqJB1TF

http://imgur.com/yfL6Jjh

Any help you can offer, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!