Starting Troubles

Apathetic · 07-08-2006, 11:56 PM

Whenever I click the on button on my computer, it will usually give like a heartbeat (fans move little and lights come on and off fastly) or it just doesnt do anything. I have gotten new speakers and mouse since my original build, am in need or a more powerful PSU or should I check some wiring?

TheChef · 07-08-2006, 11:59 PM

If you gave usn your system specs and what kind of PSU you have or the amperage on the +12v line of the PSU (on a sticker) we could diagnose it for you. It sounds like a PSU problem from waht you're saying.

Apathetic · 07-09-2006, 12:02 AM

450W PSU
AMD +3500
1GB corsair XMS
160GB maxtor
PNY Tech 6600GT
PLextor 712SA
DFI Lanparty mobo
Razer Diamondback
2 Logitech speakers (satellites)

Apathetic · 07-14-2006, 09:40 PM

Oh and it has a red slide on it, right now its at 115v. Bump as well, I still havent fixed it =/

mrjack · 07-14-2006, 10:35 PM

I assume you live in the US (115V is also used in Japan), if so, don't change it to 230V. Did the problem suddenly arise? Make sure all cables and wires are properly seated and in their right places. If possible you should test with another PSU.

m0nk3ys1ms · 07-15-2006, 05:05 AM

Have you tried to do any overclocking? That can cause your computer to surge like that.

Apathetic · 07-20-2006, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrjack

I assume you live in the US (115V is also used in Japan), if so, don't change it to 230V. Did the problem suddenly arise? Make sure all cables and wires are properly seated and in their right places. If possible you should test with another PSU.

I will probably try that soon. Oh and should I be worried if all the cables are touching other cables and parts in the computer? My PSU brand is Just PC, INC. if it helps to know. Oh and nope I dont overclock. Sorry was gone on vacation

07-08-2006, 11:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Apathetic Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 437	Starting Troubles Whenever I click the on button on my computer, it will usually give like a heartbeat (fans move little and lights come on and off fastly) or it just doesnt do anything. I have gotten new speakers and mouse since my original build, am in need or a more powerful PSU or should I check some wiring?

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TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	If you gave usn your system specs and what kind of PSU you have or the amperage on the +12v line of the PSU (on a sticker) we could diagnose it for you. It sounds like a PSU problem from waht you're saying. __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=47630 http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

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mrjack VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Finland Age: 17 Posts: 2,319	I assume you live in the US (115V is also used in Japan), if so, don't change it to 230V. Did the problem suddenly arise? Make sure all cables and wires are properly seated and in their right places. If possible you should test with another PSU. __________________ Main rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 @ 3GHz \| MSI P7N Zilent 2x2048Mb OCZ Titanium 800MHz DDR2 Samsung Spinpoint T166 320Gb SATAII Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250Gb SATAII Western Digital Caviar SE 160Gb SATAII MSI NX8800GT OC 512Mb @ 660MHz/950MHz Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio \| Antec Truepower Trio 550W Last edited by mrjack; 07-14-2006 at 10:37 PM.

07-15-2006, 05:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
m0nk3ys1ms Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hanover, IN Age: 16 Posts: 4,270	Have you tried to do any overclocking? That can cause your computer to surge like that. __________________ Soon to be new rig: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 w/ AC Freezer 7 Pro Mobo: DFI BloodIron P35-T2RL GPU: ASUS Radeon HD4850 512MB RAM: 4GB G.SKILL DDR2-800 PSU: Rosewill 550W HDD: 250GB Seagate (16MB Cache) Monitor: 27" LCD Sound: Logitech X-530 (5.1) OS: Vista Ultimate x64

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07-09-2006, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Apathetic Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 437	450W PSU AMD +3500 1GB corsair XMS 160GB maxtor PNY Tech 6600GT PLextor 712SA DFI Lanparty mobo Razer Diamondback 2 Logitech speakers (satellites)

07-14-2006, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Apathetic Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 437	Oh and it has a red slide on it, right now its at 115v. Bump as well, I still havent fixed it =/