Computer just powers down after installing gtx 280 ocx

what brand psu? its 90% chance its the psu

eklipz, i think you're right, It's an ultra, and I just checked and it's actually a 600, i just updated that, I'm defanatly gonna get a better than normal one, It's just right now is just after xmas, so that's why i'm low on cash, marcellis, stop being a jagoff... seriously... I don't need your crap right now. I'm trying to figure out what to fix it with right now, and i'm looking at a 1000 watt psu, just gotta find a good one that's not gonna cost an arm and a leg...

Oh and marcellis, the reason I don't just unplug the damn thing and go without for a while is right now i'm taking computer graphics courses at the local college, kinda hard to do with the computer turned off....

It wasn't a stupid question, I was trying to figure out what was the cause of a problem....

Jeez, I come here looking for help trying to fix a computer problem and then you show up being a jagoff. As for my not having a job, First of all, I'm in college, 2nd of all, right now there is nothing in my area hiring. 3rd of all, I'm doing computer work in school, so I NEED my computer to be able to function while running stuff like Photoshop CS4. Money is tight enough as it is with my needing to get books and software for school, so right now I don't need crap from people like you saying "get a job" when in this economy you can't barely even find a thing. There isn't even a mcdonalds for 5 miles, and no public transportation. I live out in farm country, believe me I HAVE been searching for one for over a year, but all I find locally is stuff like registered nurse, and well I'm pretty sure it's a felony to get that job without being a RN. I don't need crap like what you're giving. I just got out of high school and finished my first semester in college. If my comp don't work, I can't work on my school work at home, that's why it's critical to get a PSU that works. I think I found one but I'm probably gonna have to go without it for a while, at least until the bills are all paid off... You need to understand that not everyone lives in an area with a crapton of jobs just easily able to be got. Believe me, I have been looking for over a year now, and nothing is in my area.

Computer graphics won't get you a real job...I live in farming country, and I've had a job in IT fixing computers for more than 25 years, you need to work towards a job that really pays and hires... Look, you described your problem right off, taking your computer to the local tech shop might have cost you $50 to find out the real problem, and most shops would be willing to work with you, ie, "If I buy the parts needed from you, would you waive the labor charge?". Sure, they make the most money on labor, but gaining a good customer is an ever better deal. If you REALLY want a good job, with GREAT benefits, go get a degree as a registered nurse, you can get a good paying job anywhere, and you'll never be out of work.