Computer Help
- Thread starter racingal
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possibilities:
Motherboard - depending on the age ... bad capacitors
Power Supply - seems counter intuitive since the FAN comes on ... but if there is not a Clean 5V signal the computer will no pass the POST [Power On Self Test]
CPU [not likely]
Video Card
how old is the PC.
Motherboard - depending on the age ... bad capacitors
Power Supply - seems counter intuitive since the FAN comes on ... but if there is not a Clean 5V signal the computer will no pass the POST [Power On Self Test]
CPU [not likely]
Video Card
how old is the PC.
you files should be fine ....
.... buy a new computer - lots of great deals now ...
purchase or borrow a USB - IDE / SATA Hard Disk Adapter ... follow the instructions, using the hard drive from your old PC
I agree with Gurps. My experience has usually been an issue with the video card followed by old capacitors on the motherboard. I had an Asus motherboard a few years back that had a bad batch of electrolytic capacitors. The little guys blew their tops real good.
PeoplesElbow
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I quit buying MB's that use a SiS chipset after two failed. Never had an Intel chipset go bad.
this ^ Plus:
In my experience ... nForce Chipsets as well .... my 1st Athlon x64 was rock solid
I've had experience with this being a power supply. If you have the technical ability it might be most cost effective to replace it. Depending on what components are in the PC would determine how much of one you need to buy. If you are still messing with it would help if you gave the specs here.