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PSU Probs

  • 30-08-2006 7:24pm
    #1
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭


    Ok, about 3 years about i built a Pc. Most of the interior was bought new, Mother Bord, Ram CPU etc, but over the last few weeks ive been having power issues.

    When i shut down my pc, and if i try to turn it on as soon as its off, i press the power button, the led's flash for a second and it goes dead. if i wait a few secs and try again, the leds flash and nothin. When i leave it for 5mins and try again it works.

    Now lately when im playin games, my graphics card manager is showin a power indicator sayng ive insufficent power. (Pic -01.jpg)

    Im runnin a AMD athlon 2400 2gig and 512 Ram, 6600GT card.

    The power supply was taken from an older ATX case i had, and its 350W.

    Is this just a prob with the power supply, and i need to replace it, or could this be something else?

    -V-


Comments

  • #2
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    I think the screenshot says it all I'm afraid. :( Time to fork out a few squid for a new PSU.


  • #3
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    though so,

    I need a decent PSU to Run the basics and a few harddrives and fans

    Looking at this but i dont recognise the make.

    Any good?

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=314765


  • #4
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Very highly recommended make. Buy it. You wont have any probs with it. :D


  • #5
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    Just pried the credit card out of my wallet and ordered that PSU. Hope it does the trick cos the last thing i need is a fried mother board.

    Cheers guys for your help.

    Matt


  • #6
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    That 1 only has 2 sata connections, change to a different 1 if you need more. Newer gpu's are using more power, so maybe go for 500/600w to futureproof. You could use it again when you build next. These makes are highly recommended: Antec, Ocz, Seasonic, Hiper.


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  • #7
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    well i got the power supply today. way to go Komplett (well DHL) and power supply is runnin smooth an silent, and battlefield 2 has never been more fun.

    Cheers all


  • #8
    vengeance52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭vengeance52


    Ok guys, well i havent had the insufficent power message from my graphics card, but im still having issues with abrupt shutdowns and waiting 5-10 mins to restart my machine. I wondering if it could be a problem with the case it self and the power button. I bought the case last year and I now remember that some of my power issue began after i got it.

    its a Antec Centurion that i got of komplett.ie with no PSU.

    Or could it be somethin as simple and not enough power in my sockets in my room.

    Matt


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