pc stopped working

[robina_80]

ive got a situation here, basically i was looking on the forums on the internet and suddenly my pc just decided to switch off i tried to turn it back on but it wouldnt turn on so then i decided to hoover the inside it was dusty after i hooverd it i tried to turn it on again no luck i know its not my psu because my monitor runs of it aswell and its powered on

 

[Lax]

QUESTIONS 101
Sounds like the PSU could be shot.

 

[robina_80]

if it is my psu i will change it but if it the mobo f*** it il buy a new pc an amd x2 3800+
but if it is my psu can you advise me what psu to get out of these i want a psu over 500watts can you look at the link below to see whats the best psu over 500watts im going to upgrade to the amd x2 if it isnt the psu so it will have to be a good one
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Products.ASP?CatID=33&Category=Power+Supply&Thumbnails=yes

 

[converting_boxes]

Thats a good idea.

 

[X24]

I'd get a nice psu, with like 36a on the +12v, and if that doesn't work, then keep the psu, and buy yourself the rest of the parts for ur computer.

 

[robina_80]

so it doesnt matter the wattage well if you have more wattage the more molexes you get but whats with the 36a???

 

[X24]

the more amps on the +12v rail, the better. really, aslong as its over 400 and has like 28 or more amps on the +12v it should be fine

 

[robina_80]

you know the amd x2 mobos are they 20 pin or 24? the atx connector

 

[Praetor]

PSU 101.


All new systesm are pretty much 24p