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Computer turns itself off! What do I replace (first)?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by streblo, Dec 19, 2005.

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  1. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    I'd suggest u buy this PSU
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103935
    Its high quality and has 2 fans, so no overheating problems. But its got a 4-pin connector so buy a mobo thats compatible otherwise try the others on that list nork gave u. Try to buy Antec coz they have really, really good PSU's. Good luck. And don't forget to check the connector on each of them.
  2. nork TechSpot Guru

    If you read post number 15 you will see he already replaced the power supply and the system is now booting up.
  3. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Whoops my mistake man. Guess I got a bit over-zealous. :p
  4. nork TechSpot Guru

    I shouldnt even have mentioned it as i have done the same thing many many times.
    But if i didnt then there might be another 10 posts about power supplies for this person when its already dealt with on the first page, lol. He already bought and installed a new unit and so we were right, he needed a new power supply.

    It was a good choice of power supply you made too! Too many people think you need like 600 watts.
    I run about 6 h drives, burner, 22 in monitor, but i only use onboard vid as im not a gamer, hence i dont need a $100 power supply. I only need a good quality 350 to 400 watt job, about $40 to $45 as you pointed out in your link, thats a perfect unit for the right person, like me.
    Not only that, but the mfgrs of the cheap junky power supplies are the same people who twist the truth or just lie and tell you its a really powerful 680 watt power supply when its a lie!! You gotta watch out for that too!
    Now some of the better mfgr do in fact have a ps that runs 600 watts or so, but you can tell by the price as it will be $100 and more!
    While on the subject, if anyone is going to build their own unit, buy a cheap case, take the power supply out and keep it as a spare or sell it, and buy yourself a separate, good quality power supply. Thats what i do. I dont mind a cheap case, but i DO mind and wont buy a cheap power supply. A good quality 300 to 400 watt enermax, antec, or other good make is the only way to go!
    Every day on forums like this there are dozens of people, just like this post, they have an old, newer, and even brand new junk power supply and their pc wont start.
    I would never buy a pc, i build my own, but if i did, i would order a new power supply and take out the ps thats in it. Unless, of course, the pc was from alienware or some other high-end dealer.
    Just last week a guy brought a pc in. It was an Acer, still under warranty. I suggested he take it back to the dealer for the warranty. What did he say to me? He said forget it, i would rather pay you than take it back and he told me a half dozen reasons. I checked the power supply, a piece of junk of course, the 12 volt line was down to 10 something, replaced the power supply and all is well.
    I would say that 25 to 30% of all pc probs are the power supply and i have read that too.
    rant over.
    Sorry to have corrected you.
  5. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Hey no bad blood and no damage done. Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to u!
  6. streblo Newcomer, in training

    Just to tell thanks to everyone who helped out with my PSU problem. I feel much safer now that I found out this fantastic forum full of kind fellows. Thanks nork for illuminating me about the caps. I'll think about your recommendations.

    Happy holidays!
  7. nork TechSpot Guru

    Merry xmas back to you, Rage_3K_Moiz, and to all!
    streblo, glad we were able to help. Im new here at this forum, but i was at another professional forum for many years, so i've run into the cap probs on your mobo many times and I've had people bring the same mobo in for repairs in that condition. I'm retired and i do computer builds and repairs part-time.

    I'd say the best thing is to find out which mobos you can use your present ram and cpu with and get one here, used from someone. That would be your cheapest solution.
  8. nork TechSpot Guru

    oh, one more thing.
    You would be in a position to get, say, a combo of a used mobo with something like an athlon xp 2000. In other words, you can not only look for a mobo that can handle the cpu and ram that you have, but you can also look for a combo deal with another mobo and perhaps a better cpu with it, for not too much money and also sell your old cpu but keep your ram.
    these are all cost saving ideas because, unless you can or know someone who can solder new caps on your present mobo, you will have to get another mobo. Trust me on this, if you have caps that are not flat on the top, and one like you said with a black hole, your mobo is on its last legs and will simply die one day soon.
    Better get whatever backups you need asap.
    Just trying to give you good advice on this.

    merry xmas
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