What's wrong with my PC?
KatEnigma:
Then it's unlikely this is the problem. Have you tried the card in another machine?
Unfortunately, if other cards are doing it too, it's looking like it may be something went wrong with the motherboard. I'd guess static electricity when you were working inside. :-\
Charlotte:
I'm starting to think it is motherboard related too - I was kinda harsh on it when I was plugging one of the PSU cords into it (though I didn't think I was that harsh). I'm looking at new upgradeable PC's as we speak, so unless someone has some kinda solution for me, I'll be looking in that direction. Thanks so much for the advice, it's given me a bit of closure ;D
ETA: The old power supply unit is powering the computer up (still nothing from the monitor), but the Corsair PSU is doing nothing - it can't be screwed already, could it? And could a PSU possibly wreck a motherboard?
KatEnigma:
You have new RAM, a new card, and a new PSU. You also have a case and I'm assuming working drives. All you need is a new mobo and processor, assuming the new RAM is DDR2 and a modern speed. If not, I hope it's returnable/exchangeable. You're most of the way to a new PC right there. I redid mine about a month ago, and it was still cheaper to buy parts and reuse what I had than to buy a cheap pre-built PC. Plus, then I wasn't stuck with Vista. :P
jolrei:
Quote from: Charlotte on 2008 March 05, 07:49:46
the Corsair PSU is doing nothing - it can't be screwed already, could it? And could a PSU possibly wreck a motherboard?
Depending on what happened, yes. As Kat suggested, a static electrical charge through the motherboard while you are working on it can fry the board (say while plugging the PSU into the board). Always ground/earth yourself before touching the motherboard. (wear rubber soled shoes and touch something metal before you stick your hands inside - don't wear staticky sweaters).
jsalemi:
Or wear latex gloves -- they're cheap from any drug store, don't cause or pass static electricity, and are handy for many, many things (especially handling raw meat while cooking or keeping paint off your hands while painting ). Get the non-powdered type if you're going to use them to work on electronics.
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