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Computer Startup Problem

  • 09-07-2010 6:56pm
    #1
    roar_ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 390 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    I am having a problem getting my PC to boot.

    What happens is either it won't boot at all initially or partially boot and then the power will cut out completely.

    Basically what I do to get it working is to blow hot air from a hair-dryer into the power supply first and then start-up the computer. This normally allows the computer to completely boot and run for a while. Eventually the power in the computer will cut completely for an unknown reason. I think the thermometer in the power supply is screwed up and cutting the power. Well that's my guess any way.

    At the moment I am planning to order a new power supply but I want to make sure it is not something else that could be causing the problem that I have not thought of. So do you guys have any other ideas/suggestions?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Naikon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,564 ✭✭✭Naikon


    Check your case for loose metal components. Otherwise, replace your power supply.


  • #3
    roar_ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 390 ✭✭roar_ie


    No loose components. Went through it today to make sure everything was connected properly.

    Do you know any good websites for ordering a new power supply from? The case I am using is a Shuttle XPC Model SD37P2. Or would it be cheaper to just buy a new case a salvage the CPU, Graphics card, hard drive etc?

    Thanks


  • #4
    Naikon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,564 ✭✭✭Naikon


    roar_ie wrote: »
    No loose components. Went through it today to make sure everything was connected properly.

    Do you know any good websites for ordering a new power supply from? The case I am using is a Shuttle XPC Model SD37P2. Or would it be cheaper to just buy a new case a salvage the CPU, Graphics card, hard drive etc?

    Thanks

    Sounds like the power supply I am afraid. The only other explanation is that the cpu/gpu is triggering an interrupt to shut down the computer following overheating.
    Did you add any power hungary components lately? Did you check the fans on the cpu/gpu? Otherwise, komplett.ie do pretty decent power supplies, and they even have
    free shipping at the moment. * EDIT - Blowing air on the power supply means you really need a new power supply *


  • #5
    roar_ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 390 ✭✭roar_ie


    Cheers for the advice Naikon. Pretty much as I figured :(

    Hopefully I can find a power supply for the case I use.


  • #6
    Naikon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,564 ✭✭✭Naikon


    roar_ie wrote: »
    Cheers for the advice Naikon. Pretty much as I figured :(

    Hopefully I can find a power supply for the case I use.

    No problem. Good luck with the new power supply. Make sure you avoid the "gamer" types. A decent OEM 400-500 watt would fit the bill if your machine is practically modest.


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