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dropadrop
11-20-01, 03:03 PM
Hey!

I just got a new athlon processor, and mobo (epox) and put everything togeather. It does'nt really want to work!
Sometimes it post's, sometimes it does'nt. Evergtime It freezes sooner or later! I'm trying to figure out what could be causing it, but can't. My powersupply is weak, but good. (250W) I know that would be the obvious thing, but can someone think of something else that could do something like this?
I have an optical mouse. When I put the power on the light is bright, but it gets dimmer... While the computer boots the light on my keyboard blinks!

Athlon 1600xp
epox kh8a+
crucial ddr ram
seagate barracuda
matrox g400dh
azhari
11-20-01, 03:24 PM
One of two things, take your pick:

1) Solar flares

2) Extremely underpowered power supply

:D
Bmxpunk86pl
11-20-01, 03:51 PM
defenitly the PSU
RedDeathDrinker
11-20-01, 05:37 PM
Hmmm. Solar flares are becoming more active....

But definately your powersupply..........;)
Yodums
11-20-01, 09:46 PM
Your PSU is too weak.

You'll need to go with a AMD approved PSU..
Christoph
11-20-01, 11:02 PM
I'm afraid I'm in that boat too. You need a new PS, even if the 250W is made by a known manufacturer. I ended up paying about US$58 shipped for a Deer 400W AMD appreved PS. It should get here this week.
Ironically, I just looked at my current 250W PS and found out that it was a Deer also.
dropadrop
11-21-01, 06:26 AM
Thanks to all!

The problem was with the psu. I guess that's not a suprise... Anyway, got a 350W antek, and it's working great!

Quote from my girlfriend: Does'nt it ever end?
azhari
11-21-01, 01:10 PM
I was almost sure it was the solar flares ;)
Intraveinous
11-21-01, 01:47 PM
Originally posted by azhari
I was almost sure it was the solar flares ;)

Yes, it was... I just finished installing the solar flare shield around the world, so you should all have fewer problems now. All those space flights weren't cheap, so feel free to send donations via PayPal. :D
Peace
John
Christoph
11-21-01, 05:24 PM
Originally posted by Intraveinous


Yes, it was... I just finished installing the solar flare shield around the world, so you should all have fewer problems now. All those space flights weren't cheap, so feel free to send donations via PayPal. :D
Peace
John

Nice try. The Earth's magnetic field protects it from solar flares. :rolleyes:
Yodums
11-21-01, 06:12 PM
Originally posted by dropadrop
Thanks to all!

The problem was with the psu. I guess that's not a suprise... Anyway, got a 350W antek, and it's working great!

Quote from my girlfriend: Does'nt it ever end?

Glad you have no more problems, Antec is a very good brand good choice.. As well for the girl ya might wanna save some cash for her :p