mod2max
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| System Name | Full Spectrum |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Q6600 G0 Stepping @ 266.7Mhz x9> x4 |
| Motherboard | ASUS P5K Deluxe (P43) |
| Cooling | CPU> Tuniq Tower 120 - GPU> Stock - HDD> Zalman ZM-2HC2 - Case Fans> 4 - Other> Stock |
| Memory | OCZ Reaper HPC EPP 1GBx4 (PC6400 CL4 2.1v) |
| Video Card(s) | HIS HD3870XT Ice3 Turbo RV670 (850/2380/Unknown) Catalyst 10.4a |
| Storage | WD Caviar Green 1TB 32MB + Seagate Barracuda 250GB 16MB |
| Display(s) | Samsung SyncMaster 2032BW |
| Case | Asus TA-250 |
| Audio Device(s) | Creative X-Fi PCI |
| Power Supply | OCZ 700W Stealth X Stream 2 |
| Software | Microsoft Windows 7 32-Bit |
| Benchmark Scores | Need to do some benchmarking... |
Hi all,
Problem: Computer wont POST and worse. (When you press the power button, it powers up for something like 1 second then turns off. It will do this as if it is stuck in a loop until you turn the power off at the wall)
When did this happen: I turned my computer off on Tuesday night, went to turn it on Wednesday morning (today) and thats when this problem started. Something has happnened over night but we've had good weather so no chance or a surge from bad weather.
What has been tried: I've cleared the CMOS. I've also removed the motherboard from the case to make sure it wasn't shorting out. I've removed all the stuff it doesn't need to be able to POST (Only got the CPU, one stick of RAM and the Graphics Card connected to the motherboard.
What has been found: I've tried the Power Supply test where by you place a paper clip in the green wire sock and one of the black wire sockets on the 20/24pin ATX power connector that goes to the motherobard. I've done this test before and the Power Supply powered up, but now this same test does not power on the Power Supply.
I'm thinking it's just the Power Supply that has bit the dust, but I haven't got another one to test with. I may go down to PC World later and buy a new Supply.
Anyone know if OCZ Power Supplies are good or bad?
Thank you so much to anyone who can help!
Problem: Computer wont POST and worse. (When you press the power button, it powers up for something like 1 second then turns off. It will do this as if it is stuck in a loop until you turn the power off at the wall)
When did this happen: I turned my computer off on Tuesday night, went to turn it on Wednesday morning (today) and thats when this problem started. Something has happnened over night but we've had good weather so no chance or a surge from bad weather.
What has been tried: I've cleared the CMOS. I've also removed the motherboard from the case to make sure it wasn't shorting out. I've removed all the stuff it doesn't need to be able to POST (Only got the CPU, one stick of RAM and the Graphics Card connected to the motherboard.
What has been found: I've tried the Power Supply test where by you place a paper clip in the green wire sock and one of the black wire sockets on the 20/24pin ATX power connector that goes to the motherobard. I've done this test before and the Power Supply powered up, but now this same test does not power on the Power Supply.
I'm thinking it's just the Power Supply that has bit the dust, but I haven't got another one to test with. I may go down to PC World later and buy a new Supply.
Anyone know if OCZ Power Supplies are good or bad?
Thank you so much to anyone who can help!
(lol) so not exactly sure what caused it to die as suddenly as it did though. 
And I know what you mean about the shockingly good price. While they're usually very poor value and sell outdated kit, sometimes you get a helluva bargain. In my case it was an Abit AN7 mobo I got in 2004. This cost around £85 in all the usual properly-priced online stores, but was around £60 in PC World. I thought I was dreaming and snapped it up immediately! It's working to this day in a loaner PC for a friend. 