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Power Problems!
Posted: June 6th, 2005, 4:02 am
by krtismo
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
Posted: June 6th, 2005, 11:34 am
by simon
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.
Posted: June 7th, 2005, 9:29 pm
by krtismo
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
Posted: June 7th, 2005, 11:44 pm
by richh0323
I would replace you're power supply, classic signs of failure.
Posted: June 15th, 2005, 9:21 am
by simon
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!