Problem with computer

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by Cooper, Jul 14, 2005.

  1. Cooper

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    I was playing counter-strike 2 days ago, when my computer for some reason just shut down. I thought there was a power surge, but all other electronics in the house were fine. I tried booting up my pc again, but no no prevail. Not even the fans would start up. The odd thing was, all my LED lights were still on. I replaced my power supply with a less powerful one just to test it, and everything turned on....but my video card started smoking so I shut that off quickly.
    So I'm wondering what exact part is fried, power supply or video card. I have a feeling it might be both, and if that's the case, I might as well buy a new machine. Any ideas?
     
  2. zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG

    zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG HWF Guitar Freak

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    the older PSU probably fried out completely, the new one isnt powerful enough to power your computer, I recommend you try to get a stronger PSU from someone else you know and try it out, then everything should work, if so, then buy one that has the appropriate wattages, wat are your sys. specs?
     
  3. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

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    yo kevin want me to come over?
     
  4. Cooper

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    I still can't go anywhere, my dad thinks that all my friends are going to supply me with drugs. <_<
     
  5. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

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    oh alright.
    well whenever you can, call me. we gonna fix your pc.
     
  6. Cooper

    Cooper Geek Trainee

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    And specs:
    2.8ghz pentium 4 (prescott, ninjafetus makes fun of me every time he uses my pc)
    Radeon 9800pro
    512mb ddr ram
    400W power supply (my pc is being a pain in the ass and won't open so I can't check company.
     
  7. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

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    It's a generic power supply
     
  8. max12590

    max12590 Masterful Geek

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    I bet the PSU fried and went postal on the way out.
     
  9. Exfoliate

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    Well if you're video card started smoking I would imagine that it's dead as well, burning silicon can't be good.
     
  10. Cooper

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    Opened up my case just now, I have an MGE 400W power supply.
     
  11. Cooper

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    Well, I got an Ultra 500W power supply, plugged it in, and everything works...except for my video card. bah.
     
  12. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

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    Video card might be under warranty. Check the warranty and RMA that poopy if you can.
     

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