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 Jan 13 2008, 01:21 PM
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Jan 13 2008, 01:34 PM
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 Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 10,660 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
Video card or onboard? Reseat the card and double check all the wiring in case you missed a plug or knocked something loose. If you disconnected the monitor to change the ps, check the connection for bent pins and make sure the connection's solid
Mark This post has been edited by garmanma: Jan 13 2008, 01:35 PM -------------------- Mark
 why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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Jan 13 2008, 01:44 PM
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 Hardware Guru Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,872 Joined: 25-January 07 From: Tiffin, Ohio Member No.: 108,353 |
What kind of computer is it and what all do you have installed? Drives, fans, Video cards etc..
-------------------- ~Chad~ Biostar P4M900-M4, Celeron 2.7GHZ OCD 2.95, 2GB patriot DDR2 667 CL3, 60,20 GB IDE HDD,2 Dell 19" Flat Panel monitors, XFX 512mb OC'd Geforce 9500, Windows XP Professional SP2, SAS, MBAM, MCAFEE STINGER, Zonealarm, Linksys Router, and A Modded Palm TX HandHeld. |
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Jan 13 2008, 08:14 PM
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 Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 22-October 07 From: beachmere qld aus Member No.: 164,717 |
so your pc doesnt work with either psu??
goodluck... -------------------- =)
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Jan 13 2008, 11:25 PM
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im using the onboard card to try and diagnose the problem. its an emachines t3522 with an added ram and a geforce 7900gs. if i use my old one the computer actually turns on but the monitor stays off, whereas with the other psu nothing turns on.
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Jan 14 2008, 12:22 AM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 22-October 07 From: beachmere qld aus Member No.: 164,717 |
ok for the psu that doesnt turn anything on - i beleive its cactus
with the "old one" remove one stick of ram, try to boot, remove vidcard(if there is onboard video), try to boot, etc do this, keep removing componenets until you are left with bare essentials. goodluck -------------------- =)
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Jan 14 2008, 05:21 AM
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Hardware Guru Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,872 Joined: 25-January 07 From: Tiffin, Ohio Member No.: 108,353 |
There is a good chance its the psu and the motherboard. E-machines are notorious for this problem, I have personally repaired several machines. Sounds like they are both shot
 This post has been edited by Sneakycyber: Jan 14 2008, 05:22 AM -------------------- ~Chad~ Biostar P4M900-M4, Celeron 2.7GHZ OCD 2.95, 2GB patriot DDR2 667 CL3, 60,20 GB IDE HDD,2 Dell 19" Flat Panel monitors, XFX 512mb OC'd Geforce 9500, Windows XP Professional SP2, SAS, MBAM, MCAFEE STINGER, Zonealarm, Linksys Router, and A Modded Palm TX HandHeld. |
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Jan 14 2008, 05:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 23-January 07 Member No.: 107,940 |
okay its not the ram, its not the hd, im using the onboard video card, stock psu, only thing i havent checked was the mobo or processor which im guessing is the problem. the "broken" psu im going thru warranty to get that fixed and im about to give up and just buy a new mobo/processor.
also for buying a new mobo/processor ive never had ne experience with it. do i need to get one that is compatible to my ram and psu? |
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Jan 14 2008, 06:06 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 22-October 07 From: beachmere qld aus Member No.: 164,717 |
what kinda ram do you have?what is tha max. watt rating your psu is rated at?
goodluck -------------------- =)
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Jan 14 2008, 07:09 PM
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Hardware Guru Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,872 Joined: 25-January 07 From: Tiffin, Ohio Member No.: 108,353 |
THIS is your computer. He/She has a Celeron D processor (most likely LGA 775 since the socket 478 does not have 64 bit support, not positive though) 512 MB of DDR2 PC4200 memory. The computer only shipped with a 300 watt power supply, if you have added ANYTHING even a cd/rom drive or a mild video card this is too much for the power supply. You will need to get a bigger one to prevent it from failing again. Start with the power supply and go from there remove anything you added and see if the computer boots. If it does upgrade to a larger power supply. If it doesn't you will need to get a new motherboard. Before you order a MB check the socket and make sure its LGA 775.
-------------------- ~Chad~ Biostar P4M900-M4, Celeron 2.7GHZ OCD 2.95, 2GB patriot DDR2 667 CL3, 60,20 GB IDE HDD,2 Dell 19" Flat Panel monitors, XFX 512mb OC'd Geforce 9500, Windows XP Professional SP2, SAS, MBAM, MCAFEE STINGER, Zonealarm, Linksys Router, and A Modded Palm TX HandHeld. |
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Jan 14 2008, 07:21 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 22-October 07 From: beachmere qld aus Member No.: 164,717 |
sorry this is offtopic: but what exactly is emachines? is it a hp/compaq/dell/acer equivalent, of low quality? i have heard alot of flaming towards them (in regards to low quality/failing parts etc)
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Jan 14 2008, 07:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 23-January 07 Member No.: 107,940 |
emachines i think is owned by gateway? not sure but its horrid. been having problems since day 1. in regards to sneakycyber i took out everything that i added when im using the stock 300w psu. so the computer is how it came when i first bought it but the comptuer only boots and the monitor still gets a no signal
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Jan 14 2008, 07:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 23-January 07 Member No.: 107,940 |
also if i need to get a new mobo what kind should i get?
psu: hiper 480w video card: geforce 7900 gs pci-e ram: 2x512 pc4200] i need to make it compatible with these components? budget around 200-250 |
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Jan 14 2008, 09:53 PM
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Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 10,660 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
QUOTE(4ward_tristan @ Jan 14 2008, 07:21 PM)  sorry this is offtopic: but what exactly is emachines? is it a hp/compaq/dell/acer equivalent, of low quality? i have heard alot of flaming towards them (in regards to low quality/failing parts etc) eMachines used to be a stand alone builder of computers similar to Packard Bell. Both used proprietary hardware/software of questionable quality and ZERO customer support. After going out of business, I believe they were resurrected in the UK until Gateway bought them out. Although showing some improvement, they had a period where, when a power supply failed, it took out the whole system. There were quite a few Mark -------------------- Mark
why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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Jan 14 2008, 09:57 PM
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Computer Masochist Group: Moderator Posts: 10,660 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Cleveland, Ohio Member No.: 108,618 |
You can save some money and get more bang for the buck with an AMD processor instead of Intel
Mark This post has been edited by garmanma: Jan 14 2008, 09:58 PM -------------------- Mark
why won't my laptop work? Having grandkids is God's way of giving you a 2nd chance because you were too busy working your butt off the 1st time around Avatar by Handplane |
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