is this a PSU problem?

darealtulip

I have a comp here which won't switch on, fans go and some lights on mobo come on aswell. The monitor says 'power save mode'. I switched it off several times with the mains switch with no result. Then the fourth time it just came on and never said 'windows didn't close properly' so I think that eventhough the lights come on it doesn't really start up.

It has a very cheap looking NorthQ PSU.

ooPabsoo

doesnt seem like a psu problem,as the fans start etc.....maybe a dead cpu?

darealtulip

ooPabsoo wrote: »

doesnt seem like a psu problem,as the fans start etc.....maybe a dead cpu?

But it does start up after a while, fourth time it started like nothing happend and worked perfectly. But it happend before and will probaly happen again.

Can that still be a cpu?

Didn't explain that properly sorry, thanks for reply!

DublinWriter

Check the wattage rating of the PSU against the wattage requirement of your GPU.

Sounds like a self-build?

darealtulip

DublinWriter wrote: »

Check the wattage rating of the PSU against the wattage requirement of your GPU.

Sounds like a self-build?

yep it is a self build. not very fancy just a cheapy:D

uberpixie

darealtulip wrote: »

It has a very cheap looking NorthQ PSU.

There is your problem.....

Whats the full spec?

darealtulip

uberpixie wrote: »

There is your problem.....

Whats the full spec?

NorthQ 400 watt PSU
LG DVD burner
Gainward 7200GS 256mb
samsung spinpoint F1 500 gb sata
Gigabyte GA-M55-S3 mobo
Craosair Value S PC5300 DDR2 2gb
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 Ghz

Solitaire

Nothing that taxing in there. Then again, NorthQ units aren't that good to begin with. Could easily be an issue with a dry solder in the PSU denying you access to some of the 12V output. Also try using a different power cable ("kettle cord") as those sometimes fail as well. Bear in mind that while it still may not be the PSU, NorthQs have a habit of violently detonating if pushed. They don't usually surge the system mercifully.

darealtulip

Solitaire wrote: »

Nothing that taxing in there. Then again, NorthQ units aren't that good to begin with. Could easily be an issue with a dry solder in the PSU denying you access to some of the 12V output. Also try using a different power cable ("kettle cord") as those sometimes fail as well. Bear in mind that while it still may not be the PSU, NorthQs have a habit of violently detonating if pushed. They don't usually surge the system mercifully.

Thanks for that solitaire (again;)). I think I will just replace that one for a better cheap one. Any advise on which one to get?

Solitaire

Almost anything will do, so long as its from a reasonable OEM. Sad irony is that most other parts of the world are much better than Europe when it comes to budget PSUs - there are just so many off-colour cheapie PSUs on the market here

Anything with over 150W on the 12V rail(s) should do, so its what you find cheapest that doesn't suck in terms of quality or reliability. If you can find something cheaper than a CX400 that won't want to blow up eventually count yourself lucky. At least the good news is that the system's so light on power it'd probably be fine with a bargain-basement Fortron or Sirtec/Sirfa-built unit.

darealtulip

Solitaire wrote: »

Almost anything will do, so long as its from a reasonable OEM. Sad irony is that most other parts of the world are much better than Europe when it comes to budget PSUs - there are just so many off-colour cheapie PSUs on the market here

Anything with over 150W on the 12V rail(s) should do, so its what you find cheapest that doesn't suck in terms of quality or reliability. If you can find something cheaper than a CX400 that won't want to blow up eventually count yourself lucky. At least the good news is that the system's so light on power it'd probably be fine with a bargain-basement Fortron or Sirtec/Sirfa-built unit.

thanks again!! will have a look at komplett.