Power Problems!

krtismo · Post by **krtismo** » June 6th, 2005, 4:02 am

While on the internet last night my computer lost all power and shut off. Moniter and all other equipment plugged into the powerstrip were still working. Now the computer wont start when the power button is pressed, yet the green light on the motherboard is still on. When I flip the little black power switch on the back of the power supply off and then on, and then push the power button, the power will come on and the fans will spin for about a 1/2 second and then it will shut off again Not sure where the source of the problem is and would love some input. Thanks, Kurt

simon · Post by **simon** » June 6th, 2005, 11:34 am

Mine was like that. I changed PSU from 300W to 450W - problem sorted. I also replaced the following: PCI slot case cooler. hard drive twin-fan coolers. 80mm cooling fan.

krtismo · Post by **krtismo** » June 7th, 2005, 9:29 pm

The PSU is what I assume the problem to be. But I wanted to hear from others before spending the money. If anyone would like to recommend a PSU for me that would me appreciated. Thanks for the help

richh0323 · Post by **richh0323** » June 7th, 2005, 11:44 pm

I would replace you're power supply, classic signs of failure.

simon · Post by **simon** » June 15th, 2005, 9:21 am

I bought this one; not too sure if it is any good. JeanTech 400W PSU +3.3v 28A +5v 35A +12v 17A +3.3v & +5v combined give 220W +12v gives 204W After refreshing Windows98se and reinstall all software and applications, the problem just come back!! What a XXXXXX! System freezes whenever I ran programs which had video and sounds. Not too sure what is wrong now

PSU might not be good!