She's fried, sir!

OK,

PIII 700256MB300W Power Supply
Asus mobo (don't know which - sue me https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/06/6.gif )
ATX case


This is my wife's set, and it was built for her by her brother, so I'm not terribly familiar with is - I am having to much fun tweaking mine. Anyway, this set has blown two power supplies in two months. The symptoms: computer runs just fine trhough 4-5 starts (she does not use it much), and then it won't start. No power to the mobo, nothing. The only anomoly that I did notice this time was teh NUM LOCK led was illuminated, despite no fan or boot attempt.

What are you thoughts? I do not want to put a new PS in this this only to have it fry.


One item to add: I have changed the PS twice - this is the third fry!


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ForceTen

Tough times demand tough talk!

[This message has been edited by ForceTen (edited October 19, 2000).]

try buying one where you can return it if it doesnt work. Also i have had the problem in the past where i had the same problem as you and then when i used another ps i was able to go back to mine with no prob.
then again ever since i got my enlight case, nothing bad at all. hope this helps, try best buy or a local computer store

Some Asus boards have an option for poweron by pressing a key, e.g. space bar. It should only be enabled when the power supply satifies the requirements listed in the manual, otherwise...
-MKC

check your power outlet...maybe it's not grounded, or the voltege is too high, or unstable?

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Originally posted by [+Duracell-]:
check your power outlet...maybe it's not grounded, or the voltege is too high, or unstable?

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Yeah, thats my guess too...might be a short or poor grounding of the motherboard.

Also try using opening the power supplys and looking for the blown fuse.




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