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Dying to dead computer component, not sure what.

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May 31, 2014 10:31:18 AM

I've an old computer that I'm trying to revive. AGP8x, Socket A A7N8XE-Deluxe, AMD 2500+.
A few years back it started generating artifacts(on an AMD 9600xt) and I set it aside. Recently I would try to boot it up and it would reach post 50% of the time. When it did it would artifact. I bought a new geforce 6200 and a new PSU. I got it to post once with the 9600xt and the new PSU. I ran a confirmed working DVI cable to a currently working monitor. Reseated the single ram(pc3200 400/512) in all 3 slots. My guess is a dying motherboard..

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May 31, 2014 11:02:19 AM

Generating artifacts?...
what is the RAM size?
If the mouse and keyboard leds light up, the motherboard is working to some degree and it should at least complete the post. I would check the thermal grease... my guess is it may be overheating... those CPUs ran real hot, and any CPU can overheat in seconds. It would also be a good idea to clear the BIOS by removing the CR-2032 battery, waiting 10 minutes and installing a new battey.
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May 31, 2014 1:22:59 PM

Well ,if it wasn't the PSU killing the graphics card causing the artifacts, it certainly was the lack of ANY thermal paste at all. I'm typing via the newly-fixed computer. Thanks a bunch.
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