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Gateway SX2300-01u CPU/PSU issues
I have a 2-yr-old Gateway SX2300-01u with an AMD Phenom X3 8550 that I feel has about a year or so of life left, but I am having a couple of hardware issues that I have not been able to resolve.
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Computer will not turn on after replacing CPU, PSU, and motherboard
I recently replaced the PSU, motherboard, and CPU after my computer shut off randomly. Now when I try to turn it on, I get no response.
I've tried:
Taking out the RAM
A CMOS reset
Swapping out the ...
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Computer doesn't start, green light indicating whether the PC is on doesn't show anything
I have a problem with my PC. These are the symptoms:
CPU cooler makes 2x louder sounds
Green light indicating whether the PC is on doesn't show anything. The PC is on.
Red light (besides green one) ...
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Boot up troubles, power related - system always stable once booted
I've got a system that's been causing me a lot of trouble over the last few months. Below is a somewhat lengthy saga of my experience with it but it should hopefully provide some thorough problem ...
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Should I worry about the noise my PC makes after installing a second GPU?
I recently installed a second graphics card (ATI 5770 in crossfire), and cleaned out a lot of dust from the PC. For some reason however the 'fan noise' is much louder, and I can only think of a few ...
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Is it possible to get a chain burnt of processors/mb?
The problem is as follows: I just got my dad's computer and have (had) a bunch of MBs, AM2 processor standing out.
His AGP slot had some problems and the computer refused to start with a video card ...
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Will all 4 cores work if the PSU has 4-pin supply instead of EPS12V?
Motherboard: P7P55D-E PRO
Processor : i5-760
PSU : Gigabyte Superb 460
The PSU provides a 4-pin CPU connector; whereas the m/b has an 8-pin socket (2 sockets are covered/protected by a ...
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550W PSU, i5 (3.2ghz), 8gb DDR3 and 12V Rail is at 8V
I was curious this morning about my temperature and voltage readings so I downloaded Speedfan and CPUID's Hardware Monitor.
I have the following hardware
CPU : i5 3.2GHZ
RAM : 4 x 2GB DDR3
GPU : ...
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Random desktop powerdowns - what else can I check?
My main PC, an 8-year old Dimension 2350, started powering down randomly today (as in monitor says "no signal" and all power is cut, and NOT the progressive Windows shutdown that happens you ...
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4-pin CPU power supply connector inversion?
I am currently trying to boot an Intel D915GAG motherboard fed by a Corsair HX450W. This PSU has two 4-pin processor power supply connectors available. I tried booting with either one of these plugged ...
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MB with CPU and power supply - can be turned on but not off
Not sure whether this question belongs here, I hope so. I have just bought a motherboard and CPU.
I have installed the CPU, cooler and connected to CPUFAN on the MB. I have plugged the power supply to ...
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My computer makes weird sounds that you can only hear through a speaker
I recently got a brand new computer. Everything was fine until I plugged my electric guitar into my amp. When I switch on my guitar amp (guitar speaker) I can hear a weird noise. It sounds like the ...
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My 386sx refuses to start in cold days
My old computer refuses to start in cold days.
So, in really hot days (about 40ºC / 104ºF ) or even hotter, this PC usually starts, but in cold days, it wont.
When the temperature is not in the "...
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Why would only the cpu fan not spin and no video displayed?
I just built a new computer and when I first powered it on I got a continuous beeping which according to the manual means a power failure. After moving the voltage switch to the left a little I was ...
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Computer suddenly shut down - won't start again
Last night my computer seemingly broke down completely. I wasnt looking at it when it happened, but I could hear the entire thing shut down. It was only idling in desktop at the time... Afterwards I ...
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