My computer won't boot, HELP!

January 30, 2013 6:08:11 PM

Today I was playing a video game that my computer can easily handle. I recently rebuilt it into a gaming computer with:

Processor: Phenom ii x4 965 BE
GPU: Radeon 7770
LOGISYS Computer PS550E12BK 550W ATX12V Power Supply
8gb Ram
BIOSTAR A880GZ AM3+ AMD 880G SATA 6Gb/s HDMI motherboard

I've been gaming perfectly fine for about 3 weeks. I was playing today and all of a sudden I got the BSOD. I tried to reboot and windows got stuck at "Starting Windows" then it reboots and gives me a "Windows failed to start" screen and gives me the option to repair or start windows normally.

I've tried:

1. Starting Windows Normally. The process above repeats itself

2. Attempting to use windows repair takes me to a black screen and nothing loads.

3. I've tried changing BIOS sata from ACHI to IDE, or Native IDE. Neither makes a difference.

4. I tried booting into "Safe Mode". This only gives me a BSOD.

Can anyone offer me and suggestions on how to fix this?

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Ubrales

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January 30, 2013 7:45:39 PM

What is the Make, Model, and Capacity of the PSU?

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samuelspark

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January 30, 2013 7:50:34 PM

andrewcarr said:

That is a very cheap and crappy PSU, I wouldn't be surprised if your lower end hardware overloaded it.

Try a PSU that is quality and hope that nothing else failed with that paperweight logisys calls a PSU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This PSU I own and hasn't given me any problems and it's one of the cheaper but actually good PSU.

VP450 better imo

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samuelspark

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January 30, 2013 7:51:02 PM

That's a pretty crappy PSU you have there

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andrewcarr

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January 30, 2013 7:51:03 PM

That is a very cheap and crappy PSU, I wouldn't be surprised if your lower end hardware overloaded it.

Try a PSU that is quality and hope that nothing else failed with that paperweight logisys calls a PSU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This PSU I own and hasn't given me any problems and it's one of the cheaper but actually good PSU.

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andrewcarr

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January 30, 2013 7:53:36 PM

I just have had no personal experience with that Antec PSU but I know they make great PSU's too.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
But in the end the Corsair model is cheaper, I did get the rebate about 4 weeks after I bought the PSU and it ended only costing me $17.

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Ubrales

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January 30, 2013 7:54:41 PM

andrewcarr said:

..... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This PSU I own and hasn't given me any problems and it's one of the cheaper but actually good PSU.

I got one of these on sale at Newegg for $16, installed it in a Dell C2D desktop; working fine for over a year!

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Thelordsninja

January 30, 2013 8:22:24 PM

Ubrales said:

What is the Make, Model, and Capacity of the PSU?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

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Thelordsninja

January 30, 2013 8:27:14 PM

If I were to buy a replacement PSU, the dimensions would need to be 3.4" x 5.5" x 5.8" to fit in my case. Although could that really be the problem? I know it's super cheap, but it is 550W. Could it really overload from my hardware?

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andrewcarr

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January 30, 2013 8:35:43 PM

Yes they can really be that bad.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/26/exploding_compu...

The PSU I previously mentioned will fit.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

To give you an idea of how crappy they are, here are some reviews of other of their PSU's.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Logisys-PS600A12...
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Logisys-PS600A12...
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Logisys-PS600A12...

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Thelordsninja

January 30, 2013 8:53:24 PM

If my power supply is overloaded/fried,why does my computer still cut on and attempt to boot?

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andrewcarr

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January 30, 2013 9:04:53 PM

It could be supplying unclean power, the voltage could be off enough that it effects the components enough that they can't work properly.

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Thelordsninja

January 31, 2013 12:13:31 AM

andrewcarr said:

It could be supplying unclean power, the voltage could be off enough that it effects the components enough that they can't work properly.

How does this look? ::: Thermaltake- TR2-600NL2NC ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/tablet/detail.jsp?skuI...

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samuelspark

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January 31, 2013 12:27:25 AM

Thelordsninja said:

How does this look? ::: Thermaltake- TR2-600NL2NC ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/tablet/detail.jsp?skuI...

No sorry. That's the crappy version of the TR2 600w. Try an Antec 450w. It'll be plenty and won't break your budget.

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Thelordsninja

January 31, 2013 12:40:33 AM

Alright i want to be sure ill have enough for now and maybe a future upgrade. How is this? Corsair Enthusiast Series TX550M High Performance 550W Power Supply

http://www.frys.com/product/6708365?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN...