My recently built e6400/BadAxe2/2gbpatriotram/nvidia 8800gts320mb computer has been running like a top for about 6 months. I have not changed anything with the system. But now all of a sudden, it will not start.
It began with the computer freezing in XP, with an infinite soundloop of whatever audio was being played. Now, it will not boot at all. I'll run down exactly what happens.
From a cold start, the computer starts, my monitor fires up. The monitor warms up just in time for me to see the end of the POST and then the monitor flicks off. The power button on my monitor blinks as if it is getting no display signal. The computer is still running at this point, but it is hanging. The fans are all spinning but I know it isn't getting to XP because I never hear the "welcome music". This rules out the video card.
I've already looked for dust, suspecting an overheat issue. No dust found. MoBo is pristine. I had another person suggest the power supply to me. Do any of you guys think this is a possibility? I've never had a PS fail on me so I have no idea what the symptoms are.
Any (speedy) help would be appreciated. I have a big dirty political science paper to work on, and a couple seasons of "The Wire" to watch, along with "Crysis" to beat. I also use my PC as a reciver for my XBOX360 audio, so I can't even play that right now. I am soooo Rotted!!!! Can anyone help please?!?!?!?!