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dogus1   08-13-2003 at 06:10:28 AM

Oh bother!

Last week I determined that my power supply shorted out. This occured after a massive gaming romp in which I forgot to utilize my cooling methods -- that is, placing a BOX FAN against the case. Oh well. My bad. PLEASE, don't comment on that issue -- I know it's bad.

ANYWAY, I assume due to either the excessive heat or the shittiness of the generic power supply ... I tested the power supply and it was indeed shot, so I bought a new, much better Antec True power 430 watts.

Well, my computer STILL won't work -- so now I'm afraid that other components (namely, my motherboard) were fried when my power supply shorted out. Obviously, this is likely, but let me just get some opinion -- here's what happens:

With my new power supply, the computer does start -- just very briefly ... the power lights come on, my numerous fans spin, and then ... the power shuts off without warning after about two seconds, and then my PC speaker starts an obnoxious cacophony of two notes, playing octaves, up and down ... the pc speaker does this, despite the lack of power, until I unplug the cable from the power supply.

I assume this is some kind of error warning, and I assume it is bad news, but by all means, please let me know what you think.

Thank you.

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lhgpoobaa   08-13-2003 at 06:29:56 AM
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the noise could mean anything, especially as you havnt told us ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM besides that it now has a 430W psu.

I would visit the motherboard manufacturers website to see if you can find out waht the noises mean, and/or start removing and checking components, looking for damage.


<b>Regards,
Mr no integrity coward.</b>

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