PC won't boot

Judge · 16 Feb 2011 at 23:19

Odd problem, but earlier my computer simply switched itself off whilst I was using it.

Now though it simply will not boot, however the motherboard clearly has power due to the lights on it working & also the case fans all turn on but only for a second before switching off again.

I've already tried resetting the cmos & testing different combinations of ram modules but with no luck. Guessing this is a problem with the psu but would welcome any advice ?

System spec:

Q6600
Nvidia 8800GTX
4X 1GB Ballistix Tracer DDR2 PC2-8500
Abit IP35 Pro Motherboard
SB audigy 2 ZS
PSU - Not sure until I take the computer apart :rolleyes:

stulid · 16 Feb 2011 at 23:21

There is a paper clip trick you can do on the psu to see if it starts up, just google it.

Judge · 16 Feb 2011 at 23:47

I do get an error code 8.3 on the motherboard, which from the manual says 'save all data in stack back to cmos'.

Though I've already tried resetting the cmos, and even with a dead battery the computer should still boot. Yes the fans do start after pressing the power button but only for a second & then shut down again.

freddie64 · 17 Feb 2011 at 06:33

According to this, it does seem to be a problem with your psu.

Judge · 17 Feb 2011 at 13:11

After trying out an old psu, it turns out as that was the problem since it is now working. Though that psu isn't powerful enough to power everything so need to buy a new one :rolleyes:

Thanks for the help though.