Problems starting computer...

Hello,
Heres my problem, I have an Athlon 750 on an Abit KA7, and when i start my computer, it starts to boot, then shuts off. I have to repeat this until my 7th-9th try, and then it stays on...
Now would this be a problem with my power supply? Or something a lil more serious? Any help greatly appreciated!
Thanks for your time.

 

Hi Dan!

If you suspect a PSU problem, list all the hardware you have, all the drives and all the fans, memory.

The tell us exactly the rating of your PSU, for example, 250W, 340W or whatever.

And when you say it starts to boot, does it do a POST? Do you get a beep, then it fails?

 

actually i do not have the items, i am trying to do this for my father...who is actually very computer ilirate but....i am somehat...so what could be the cause if it crashes after the bios does its beep?...what if it shuts off after the ram check and cpu name and speed...or even before that? i am going over to his house tomorrow to help...