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Hey,
I've had my computer for 3 years and I've never had a problem like this before.
My computer just switched off this morning. I'm wondering what the problem is. It now powers on for less than a few seconds. Then it oes off. There is no video on the screen (then again it needs a lot more seconds for video to come on the screen). Then it won't power on, unless I switch the on/off button on the back of the PSU. The PSU I'm using is an Antec 350W Model SL350SP (which came with the Antec Tower I bought 3 years ago from OCUK).
I've tried changing the cable for the power and reset switches on the motherboard and it makes no difference. The motherboard light and the network card light's are on. I've tried changing the power supply cord as well.
I've looked on this website and someone has recently mentioned about multimeters which I will get hold off today and testing the PSU. My guess is that the PSU is not right. I've checked the graphics card and it's spinning... I've disconnected the power cord from the graphics card, expecting a loud beep when power is switched on, but I still get the above problem.
My CPU is a P4 3.0 ghz Socket 478 processor and I'm using a Abit IC7 motherboard which is AGP (using a Geforce 7600GT). Now lets assume now it's the problem with the PSU, because some people have had the same problem and found a new PSU cured their problem.
Can anyone recommend a new PSU for this system. I want one which will work with an AGP system and works on an Ver ATX2.0 motherboard (which most do
) and has a high enough PSU wattage and one which is reliable and stable and has a good reputation. Even if PSU's say they come with PCI-E leads, it should still come with normal 4 pin connectors (of which I can plug more 4 pin connectors (and SATA power connectors))? This would allow future use for a new system?
Thanking you in advance.
I've had my computer for 3 years and I've never had a problem like this before.
My computer just switched off this morning. I'm wondering what the problem is. It now powers on for less than a few seconds. Then it oes off. There is no video on the screen (then again it needs a lot more seconds for video to come on the screen). Then it won't power on, unless I switch the on/off button on the back of the PSU. The PSU I'm using is an Antec 350W Model SL350SP (which came with the Antec Tower I bought 3 years ago from OCUK).
I've tried changing the cable for the power and reset switches on the motherboard and it makes no difference. The motherboard light and the network card light's are on. I've tried changing the power supply cord as well.
I've looked on this website and someone has recently mentioned about multimeters which I will get hold off today and testing the PSU. My guess is that the PSU is not right. I've checked the graphics card and it's spinning... I've disconnected the power cord from the graphics card, expecting a loud beep when power is switched on, but I still get the above problem.
My CPU is a P4 3.0 ghz Socket 478 processor and I'm using a Abit IC7 motherboard which is AGP (using a Geforce 7600GT). Now lets assume now it's the problem with the PSU, because some people have had the same problem and found a new PSU cured their problem.
Can anyone recommend a new PSU for this system. I want one which will work with an AGP system and works on an Ver ATX2.0 motherboard (which most do

Thanking you in advance.