Ok... desktop working..
the CPU wasn't seated properly. *yikes*
The weird thing is.. when I load "SpeedFan" I don't get a reading from both fans.. I get a reading from my Powersupply fan.. but not the one inside the power supply.
It seems that my troubles start when I leave the computer online for long periods of time. The keyboard and mouse (US
literally freeze; but the screen still shows up.