New Outlet? hrmph..that was would be a hoot if that was the problem . I tried 2 different outlets and same problem. The ps is a new antec 300w. I do have some new information though....when i turn it on, while the CD-rom drive light goes on, my floppy drive never gets accessed like my other computers. The computer does, however, make that funny noise (normal, happens on all my computers), i assume thats the HD. Anyone feel like taking a gander on whether its the CPU or the motherboard thats dead? I hope its not the CPU...since this is an AXIA...dont want that baby to die!