My old desktop has started mis behaving.
Specifically, it will not power on first time.
I run the base unit, monitor, speakers etc from a surge protected mains extension unit.
When I power on the wall socket that powers that strip, the power light on the PC starts flashing on its own, prior to me actually powering it on.
While the power led is flashing, the base unit will not switch on.
At some point, the power led stops flashing, and only then can I flick the switch on the base unit. Sometimes I have to wait for the led to stop flickering on its own, sometimes I have to power off at the wall again.
PSU is a Thermaltake 680w SLI compatible unit, powering a self built s939/dual 6800GT system in a Lian Li full tower case. This has been stable for approximate 3 years, has only started acting like this in the last 3 months, but is getting worse. This was my last self build machine, and I have given up on building/tweaking since I built it (moved to xbox360) - as you can see from the components used.
I have tried powering the base unit directly from the wall, and the same behaviour occurs. The wall socket is a double outlet, and the other socket is powering my laptop, docking station and screen without issues.
It would seem to point to the PSU, but I don't have a spare to swap/test with, and prior to buying another, I'd like opinions/thoughts.
Specifically, it will not power on first time.
I run the base unit, monitor, speakers etc from a surge protected mains extension unit.
When I power on the wall socket that powers that strip, the power light on the PC starts flashing on its own, prior to me actually powering it on.
While the power led is flashing, the base unit will not switch on.
At some point, the power led stops flashing, and only then can I flick the switch on the base unit. Sometimes I have to wait for the led to stop flickering on its own, sometimes I have to power off at the wall again.
PSU is a Thermaltake 680w SLI compatible unit, powering a self built s939/dual 6800GT system in a Lian Li full tower case. This has been stable for approximate 3 years, has only started acting like this in the last 3 months, but is getting worse. This was my last self build machine, and I have given up on building/tweaking since I built it (moved to xbox360) - as you can see from the components used.
I have tried powering the base unit directly from the wall, and the same behaviour occurs. The wall socket is a double outlet, and the other socket is powering my laptop, docking station and screen without issues.
It would seem to point to the PSU, but I don't have a spare to swap/test with, and prior to buying another, I'd like opinions/thoughts.
