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well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 20 Apr 2009, 12:15
by D34THSPAWN
Ok. well when i power it up the fans spin up but nothing happens. usually my keyboard lights up and such. now it does nothing. i get no bios or anything. my moniter stays in powersave and everything. if you need/want more details like specs and stuff let me know
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 20 Apr 2009, 12:19
by steiner949
Did you make sure to plug everything back in if you were poking around inside? I had the same issue with my pc when I got my new graphics card. Also, make sure that your powersupply is large enough to support everything.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 20 Apr 2009, 12:33
by D34THSPAWN
um yeah i did...and it has been working for a long time now...my dad shut it off and now it wont turn back on
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 20 Apr 2009, 06:57
by steiner949
Dumb question, but did you check the power switch in the back?
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 20 Apr 2009, 10:44
by g_e_oos
He said the fan was going so if the voltage was switched that wouldn't happen I think.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 20 Apr 2009, 11:45
by captainAngry
Did you check the voltage switch? The little red one? If that got switched and then you turned your computer on it would seriously fuck up your computer.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 21 Apr 2009, 12:07
by g_e_oos
captainangry wrote:Did you check the voltage switch? The little red one? If that got switched and then you turned your computer on it would seriously fuck up your computer.
Most computers won't even start if that's switched.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 21 Apr 2009, 07:02
by captainAngry
I'm thinking more it got switched and then switched back.
Your computer will sure as hell start. Then it will send the wrong voltage to all the stuff in your computer and fry everything.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 21 Apr 2009, 11:40
by D34THSPAWN
my psu doesnt even have one so no...and its in the hands of others now...gave my baby to complete strangers who will invade her every orfice and crack trying to find things... its almost heart breaking...

Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 22 Apr 2009, 07:29
by captainAngry
The voltage switch is on the back of the power supply, not on the CPU. You definitely have one of these.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 22 Apr 2009, 11:05
by D34THSPAWN
umm i know that...thats what i said cap...and mine has a power switch but nothing to change the voltage...
officially my mobo is fried...my dad and i dont think that its worth fixing so i am hopefully gettign a new computer
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 22 Apr 2009, 11:16
by g_e_oos
Look harder. I think every modern computer has one....
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 23 Apr 2009, 07:09
by steiner949
They all do, its right under the main on/off switch, or on the side opposite it. Btw congrats on frying your motherboard!! haha, jk hope to see you back on soon.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 04:29
by D34THSPAWN
steiner949 wrote:They all do, its right under the main on/off switch, or on the side opposite it. Btw congrats on frying your motherboard!! haha, jk hope to see you back on soon.
well i cant look right now although i'm pretty sure there isnt one but i'm getting a SWEET deal on a comp...
CPU: Q6600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819115018 -$150
Mobo: Gigabyte X38 DQ6
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813128066 -$100
CPU: Asus 4870
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814121288 $165, $135 AR
PSU: Coolermaster 750W Real Power Pro
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... CVRqCjCVRq -$72
RAM: G.Skill 2x2GB 800Mhz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820231122 -$43
Case: NZXT -$70
Hard Drive: Western Digital 640 AALS -$75
OS: Vista Ultimate x64
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6832116493 -$105
Office 2007 Pro included free
Labor: -$50
Shipping $18
Total: $848, $818 after rebate.
If thats a little over what you wanted I would suggest using a H/D that you already have.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 04:55
by captainAngry
My computer is going to rock the face off of that one. I'll post the specs when I order all the parts next weekend.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 06:31
by D34THSPAWN
i'm not saying its an amazing rig but for under 800 (i knocked the hd off and am sending him one of mine) it will do the job
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 24 Apr 2009, 10:34
by captainAngry
I know that. I'm just saying mine is going to be amazing because I am getting really exited about building it.
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 25 Apr 2009, 12:41
by g_e_oos
I'm so excited for when I have the money to get a good comp....
Re: well my computer isnt working...any help would be great
Posted: 25 Apr 2009, 12:43
by Sastora
When I graduate I get a thousand bucks and I'm spending most of it on a lap top.