- May 7, 2004
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OK, so I came home one night and my computer just didn't boot up. At first, I had to jiggle around the power connectors for the computer to even start, but now it won't boot at all. It starts, but the monitor screen never turns on, and after a few seconds, it constantly reboots.
Here are the specs:
AXP 2800+ Thoroughbred
A7N8X Deluxe
2 GB PC3200 RAM
Leadtek TI4600
400W PSU
60 Gb PATA and 120 GB SATA
The main problem is that I don't have access to my usual computer tools, so there are no extra graphics cards, etc to test things with. I'm thinking that it could be a PSU problem, since the motherboard light at the bottom still turns on (does that even mean anything?). Is there anything else that could be wrong with it?
Also, the second part of the question. If I can't fix this computer, I'm overdue for an upgrade. I have $750 to spend on it, and I would prefer to keep my 2 GB RAM and HDs. What combination of CPU, MB, PSU, and GFX Card should I get? I was thinking a Socket 939 FX-60 or something, but maybe you guys have some better suggestions. Thanks!
Here are the specs:
AXP 2800+ Thoroughbred
A7N8X Deluxe
2 GB PC3200 RAM
Leadtek TI4600
400W PSU
60 Gb PATA and 120 GB SATA
The main problem is that I don't have access to my usual computer tools, so there are no extra graphics cards, etc to test things with. I'm thinking that it could be a PSU problem, since the motherboard light at the bottom still turns on (does that even mean anything?). Is there anything else that could be wrong with it?
Also, the second part of the question. If I can't fix this computer, I'm overdue for an upgrade. I have $750 to spend on it, and I would prefer to keep my 2 GB RAM and HDs. What combination of CPU, MB, PSU, and GFX Card should I get? I was thinking a Socket 939 FX-60 or something, but maybe you guys have some better suggestions. Thanks!