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How do I know if I my power supply is fried/dead? HELP!

I just had a similar incidence. My power went out. all devices stopped running. This happened while I was using the PC. power button didnt do anything, no fans, no light, nothing. I checked all connectors and plugs, tried again, and still nothing. So I unplugged the PSU and popped out the...
- marcoco
- Post #6
- Jan 17, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Used to post, but doesnt anymore

Thanks that worked. Do you think they did the same thing in the shop without me noticing? I had the impression that the mobo displayed the CPU as a 2400+ at first boot.
- marcoco
- Post #4
- Jan 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Used to post, but doesnt anymore

I popped the CMOS battery out and back in and it posts now. my confusion is, why is the mobo saying its a 1800+ ? SHouldnt it boot up fine with a FSB 266 and multiplier X7.5? Why did it show up as a 2400+ in the shop? its a jumperless model, so it looks like everything is controlled in the bios.
- marcoco
- Post #2
- Jan 16, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Used to post, but doesnt anymore

I just upgraded the mobo and cpu on my pc. When they booted the motherboard with their equipment at the store, the pc said it was running a 2400+ at bootup. During my installation, I reset the CMOS and it booted up with my old equipment fine but the pc said it was running a 1800+ at bootup. I...
- marcoco
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- Jan 16, 2004
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer FREEZES at Bios

No. It is very random. sometime it freezes/reboots even before windows gets going.
- marcoco
- Post #10
- Jan 26, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer FREEZES at Bios

As per your recommendation, I swapped the RAM into the unused slot. PC worked fine all day yesterday. Today, PC rebooted 4 times already. grrr! My CPU is running at under 40C so I dont think that's the problem.
- marcoco
- Post #8
- Jan 26, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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DEAD - Best Buy WD 60GB 7200rpm HD - $30 AR, sold out? PM @ CompUSA - $40 AR

Was able to PM today at CompUSA in NYC using printout. $70 - $30 MIR = $40
- marcoco
- Post #68
- Jan 22, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAD - Best Buy WD 60GB 7200rpm HD - $30 AR, sold out? PM @ CompUSA - $40 AR

You can find out the store number by using the Store Locator on their website. then try to match it up with the number on your receipts or better yet, the number listed on shelf tags at that same store. This would help us track down what store that shelf tag came from.
- marcoco
- Post #59
- Jan 22, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Computer FREEZES at Bios

It looks like I spoke too soon. This solution only fixed the problem temporarily. I dont know if it was just a coincidence that it worked after I unplugged/replugged the PSU from the mobo or if it really physically did something. My computer still has random reboots and freezes. When I wrote...
- marcoco
- Post #4
- Jan 21, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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CompUsa 1-19 ads up

For the HTML version, simply click on the section that says "HTML FORMAT" instead of the one that says "PDF FORMAT" link
- marcoco
- Post #12
- Jan 20, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Lord of Rings PC CDROM plus 4 Lord of Rings books (box set) for $12 shipped

Earth & Beyond is also FREE after rebate and so is Total Annihilation: Kingdoms getting all 3 would also qualify you for FREE SHIPPING woo.
- marcoco
- Post #6
- Jan 16, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Computer FREEZES at Bios

If you mean resetting the CMOS, yes. If you mean updating the bios, then no. I am worried that it will freeze during the update process which would then risk rendering my mobo useless. I think I found the problem.. since there really wansnt anything left plugged into my PC, I unplugged the...
- marcoco
- Post #3
- Jan 13, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer FREEZES at Bios

My PC randomly freezes and restarts. After investigating, I bought a new PSU 350W Solarmax. I thought this fixed the problem, until this week it started doing it again. Today, I disabled the 'quick power on self test' in the bios, uplugged all the ide drives, and removed all the pci cards...
- marcoco
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- Jan 12, 2003
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Computer Building
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Inexplicable random freeze-ups; could it be the mobo?

did you figure out what the problem was? I'm having similar problems. They started happening recently PC sometimes locks up even before windows starts. It was working fine until yesterday when I popped open the hood to test a new OEM video card I bought for a friend. It started freezing...
- marcoco
- Post #4
- Dec 10, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Running Celeron PPGA 500 without a CPU Fan

The clips just broke on my CPU fan. If I run this old cpu without a fan, will I fry the CPU? Do you have experience if frying your PPGA celery without a fan? How long do I haVe before it smokes?
- marcoco
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Problems upgrading Celeron CPU

When I run my old PPGA 500 processor, it doesn't matter what the multiplier is set to, it always boots up at 66X7.5. Is it possible that I have an incompatible CPU? DOes my mobo not support Tualatin FC-PGA2 processors? I'm guessing that this is my problem. Is there an easy way to upgrade a...
- marcoco
- Post #7
- Dec 2, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Problems upgrading Celeron CPU

Yup, I saw that.. I uploaded the section with the jumpers here. There are 4 jumpers and the settings look something like this (where 1=on, 0=off) The ? values are the ones not identified in the manual. 0000 9.5? 0001 8.5? 0010 7.5 0011 6.5 0100 9? 0101 8 0110 7 0111 6 1000 5.5 1001...
- marcoco
- Post #5
- Dec 2, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Problems upgrading Celeron CPU

My manual doesnt give an 11X multiplier option, it only lists up to 8X. I've decoded their jumper scheme and believe that the highest ratio hardware setting is 9.5X. If I use 8X, shouldnt the pc still boot up using 100X8? or would I get the symptoms that I described above? Is it possible that...
- marcoco
- Post #3
- Dec 2, 2002
- Forum: Computer Building
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Problems upgrading Celeron CPU

I'm upgrading my CPU. I've installed a Celeron 1.10 Ghz, 256kb L2 cache, 100mhz system bus into my Chaintech 6vjd2 Mobo. when I power the PC on, the CD light flickers, and the HD light goes on. Eventually the HD light turns off but I dont get any video or beep. I get a similar response when...
- marcoco
- Thread
- Dec 2, 2002
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Imation RipGO!? Mini CD-R Burner and Digital Audio Player $29.99 AR @ CompUSA

Picked up the RipGo for kicks today not really knowing what I was getting into. Have since found an interesting article at Tom's NOtice the suggested retail price of $399.
- marcoco
- Post #6
- Nov 30, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Koss mp3/cd player 21 clams @ Target b&m

I accept.
- marcoco
- Post #2
- Nov 6, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Canon i320 Printer $29.99 AR @ OD

Is this printer better than the Lexmark Z53 that is available for the same price?
- marcoco
- Post #80
- Oct 27, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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New York City -- Mainframe shops?

Anyone at all?
- marcoco
- Post #7
- Oct 21, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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New York City -- Mainframe shops?

Thanks guys... anyone?
- marcoco
- Post #5
- Oct 19, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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New York City -- Mainframe shops?

I'm looking for a new job in NYC and am having a hard time. I thought there might be fellow Anandtechies out there that might be able to help. My past experience has been mostly in Cobol / PL1 / DB2 / IMS shops but I can really do anything. I am after all a techie. What would be of great value...
- marcoco
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- Oct 18, 2002
- Replies: 9
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Target Electronics Markdowns - Including Digicams

check out the pet food end cap while you're there. I found a box containing 3.5lbs of Purina Special Care & 7lbs of tidy cats clumping litter for $2.12. The cat food usually sells for $4 by itself.
- marcoco
- Post #28
- Oct 17, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Netgear Wireless Networking Kit (MR314 & MA401) $99.95 AR / Coupon

still alive. Quantity Remaining: 100
- marcoco
- Post #6
- Oct 17, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Cloning the screen on a Geforce3 Ti500

My Ti500 has VGA out, DVI out & S-Video out. It looks like I can not run dual monitors on it. I was wondering if anyone was able to get their geforce3 card to output the same video to two of the outputs at the same time.
- marcoco
- Thread
- Oct 8, 2002
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Myth II, Serious Sam, Heavy Metal FAKK2, RUNE & ONI -- All for $14.99 @ Best Buy

Found this " Action Games Pack" at Best Buy B&M for $14.99. It includes 5 complete games, but no manuals. THis may be out there at other stores for less... Myth II: Soulblighter Avg Ranking: 89% Serious Sam: First Encouter Avg Ranking: 85% Heavy Metal Avg Ranking: 80% Rune Avg Ranking...
- marcoco
- Thread
- Sep 30, 2002
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT: $30 DSL a month-SBC SNET CT

got link?
- marcoco
- Post #2
- Aug 23, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Buy.com price mistake of the day : Santa Cruz $50

Santa Clause
- marcoco
- Thread
- Aug 18, 2002
- Replies: 23
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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buy.com price mistake Netgear Wireless Router & PCMCIA card for $149

must resist Netgear Wireless Networking Kit (MR314 & MA401) Pricing only applies for 24 hours!
- marcoco
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- Aug 14, 2002
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Laptop SODIMM RAM -- EDO vs SDRAM?

I decided to dust off the cobwebs from my ole laptop and upgrade the RAM in it. It's a Hyperdata HB8603, K6-2 300mhz, 32mb ram THe PC mem slot says: "this pc uses both standard and extended 144-pin 64-bit RAM SO-DIMM." I ordered 2 X 64 mb, 144pin SODIMM, PC66, thinking that it would work. I...
- marcoco
- Thread
- Aug 1, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Laptops
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NOT HOT! Just FYI: Cyberwings - Received an email from DomainsPricedRight.com

just when you thought things were getting dull at #cyberwings *** Geek4Rent has quit IRC (Kill by OperServ (You are banned from this network: Disclosing other users personal information, such as home phone, etc.. Is DEFFINATELY not tolerated on this network. Email kline@webchat.org for more...
- marcoco
- Post #830
- Jul 21, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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NOT HOT! Just FYI: Cyberwings - Received an email from DomainsPricedRight.com

I can only guess.
- marcoco
- Post #302
- Jul 14, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAD DEAL geforce3 video cards ubid.com final price about 60+S&P

Yipes. the price has almost doubled. Could it really be that AnandTechies are paying more for this than pricewatch just for the thrill of the fight? btw pricewatch has gone down about $10 in the last couple weeks... and dropping...
- marcoco
- Post #57
- Jul 6, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Games @ Comp USA online $4.99 (ROgue SPear, Riven & more..)

Rogue Spear: Black Thorn 4.99 Shadow Force: Razor Unit 4.99 Sinistar: Unleashed 4.99 Myst Masterpiece Edition 4.99 Riven-The Sequel to Myst 4.99 Planescape: Torment 4.99 Adventure Pinball, Jewel Case Only 4.99
- marcoco
- Thread
- Jun 7, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Anandtech Users win Cash from CyberWings

I've had service for a month now so I've already gotten my 3.90's worth.
- marcoco
- Post #20
- Jun 7, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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*DEAD DEAL* Preorder: Black Hawk Down @ Bestbuy.com for 15.99 - $10 digital coupon **CHECK YOUR EMAIL: $10 DC arrived**

I went to a World Economic Forum protest in NYC. Due to police barricades that re-routed people AWAY from the protest site (freedom of speech?), we ended up in front of Lowes THeater in Times Square. The chants were transmuted from "W.E.F. -- Shut it down" to "Black Hawk -- Shoot it down". I...
- marcoco
- Post #28
- Jun 6, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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*DEAD DEAL* Preorder: Black Hawk Down @ Bestbuy.com for 15.99 - $10 digital coupon **CHECK YOUR EMAIL: $10 DC arrived**

We're supposed to be Boycotting this movie because it is war propaganda that was approved by the US government as a tool to make the population believe that Somalia is a country we should be at war with. I havent seen the movie, but here's some info about it: Workers.org International...
- marcoco
- Post #16
- Jun 6, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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