My computer is fried?! Will someone please help?
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, Jun 07 2009 01:28 PM
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Posted 07 June 2009 - 03:30 PM
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Posted 07 June 2009 - 04:51 PM
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I took out the PSU; it is sitting on my lap. Now I need to buy something in order to test if it is working or not?
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Posted 07 June 2009 - 05:37 PM
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It's possible that the PSU couldn't handle it but I think it's more that the PSU is just failing.
I personally suggest nothing lower then a 500 watt and maybe more if you can afford it.
The testing of the PSU will require you to buy the tester I referenced before.
I would suggest you go HERE and use the PSU Calculator to determine exactly what wattage you need to run everything correctly and for future upgrades. Let me know what you find out and I can help with suggesting a new PSU if you so chose to go that route.
I personally suggest nothing lower then a 500 watt and maybe more if you can afford it.
The testing of the PSU will require you to buy the tester I referenced before.
I would suggest you go HERE and use the PSU Calculator to determine exactly what wattage you need to run everything correctly and for future upgrades. Let me know what you find out and I can help with suggesting a new PSU if you so chose to go that route.
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Posted 07 June 2009 - 06:19 PM
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The PSU is the problem 
phew. I just swapped the PSU from this dell, plugged it into the compaq, and turned on the power. All the fans turned on and the system was making sound again. I will go to the store when my brother gets home from work and buy a new PSU.
Thanks for all your help
phew. I just swapped the PSU from this dell, plugged it into the compaq, and turned on the power. All the fans turned on and the system was making sound again. I will go to the store when my brother gets home from work and buy a new PSU.Thanks for all your help
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Posted 07 June 2009 - 07:04 PM
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Congratulations. 
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for a successful resolution for your issue. I am happy everything has been worked out for you. With that being said I am happy to say:You are very welcome. I'm glad we could help and please let us know how everything works out for you.
If there is anything else we can do to help please feel free to ask. I appreciate that you allowed me to assist you with your issue and for your patience. Thank you for choosing GeeksToGo for help.
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