[kc-cfstudents] Re: Computer shopping
- From: "Doug Morgan" <doug.r.morgan@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: kc-cfstudents@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:08:54 -0400
heres a web site to look at ibuypower.com but its not local store.
On Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 7:10 AM, <dannyef5@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Howdy folks,
>
> Since my computer crashed last night due to either a power supply or more
> likely a mobo issue, I'm seriously considering a new computer. Anyone
> know the best place to shop in Hagerstown for a new computer, Dell vs
> HP....Intel vs AMD...and 32bit vs 64?
>
> Also, does anyone know the best way to get Vista off the computer and XP
> Pro on?
>
> Additionally...I lose internet access from work at roughly 6pm tonight.
> Won't be able to see any replies after that.
>
> If anyone cares to troubleshoot....
>
> Came home, obvious that the power had gone out. Computer would not turn
> off. Previous power issues required swapping power plug between sockets
> on surge protector until lights on keyboard glow briefly, at which point
> power was back into the system. This was no longer working.
>
> System disconnected from mice/keyboard/monitor. Removed lasted hardware
> install (DVD-rom), and attempted to repower the system. No go. When
> power would enter the system a green light on the mobo lights up with no
> fluctuations. When computer turned on the fans would start spinning for
> 1-2 seconds and then the system would power off. In order to repower the
> system, the plug must be disconnected from the wall socket, and replugged
> back in. Removed power from both HD's. With my primary HD plugged in,
> same symptoms existed. 2nd, smaller HD being the only HD plugged in the
> system would boot, and beep codes were heard. Fans kept spinning until
> system manually turned off. Re-plugging in the primary HD would return the
> system to original symptoms.
>
> If anyone can say if this is specifically a power supply issue, or a mobo
> issue, it would be greatly appreciated. I'm not very good with
> hardware/power issues.
>
> On impulse this morning I retested with both HD's plugged in. The system
> powered on, but would not turn off with the automatic 4 second disconnect.
>
> Thank you,
> Daniel Stephenson
>
>
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