O/T Computer Help

[Pops Fun]

Hi
Iam building a new computer and think my 450v power supply is doa:eek:. The fan doesn't start at all, though the power led on the board does go green. No matter what the power supply fan should start correct??:eek: The cpu fan and the video board fan don't start either.

Pops

[02mingryGT]

I would check the inputs with a tester. I also have never seen a 450v power supply, 220 yes but not a 450. Is the switch in back on 110? If it's set for a higher voltage but it's only getting 110 that might make it not want to work.

That's about all I got. Hope it helps.

[Pops Fun]

I would check the inputs with a tester. I also have never seen a 450v power supply, 220 yes but not a 450. Is the switch in back on 110? If it's set for a higher voltage but it's only getting 110 that might make it not want to work.

That's about all I got. Hope it helps.

450 volts would run fast for a short time then probably flames....:lol: typo time met to type 450 watts. It is set to 110 volt input. I'll go down and get my meter..

[Pops Fun]

Checking with the meter..

[02mingryGT]

WOW. You go back in time to get that?

If I'm looking at it right it says zero? looks like power supply bad.

[Pops Fun]

That thing is only for effect...... Takes 2 D batteries and worked last time I tried it. :lol: Found the problem..:HYF: yeah I know user stupidity....
The panel wires: reset,Power, led's were wrong...Oh well live and learn.... Loading Vista now.. Thanks

[Mista Bone]

I know user stupidity........Loading Vista now.. Thanks

Thars yer problum!

[bestracing]

Checking with the meter..

Damn, :eek: I thought the old gas discharge display meters looked old back in '85

[ADaughen]

The panel wires: reset,Power, led's were wrong...Oh well live and learn.... Loading Vista now.. Thanks

It's happened to everyone at least once. :bigthumb

[Black92LX]

Checking with the meter..

that this has got to be older than me:bigthumb


. Loading Vista now.. Thanks
DEAR GOD EVERYONE TAKE COVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

[Pops Fun]

That is one old meter.....

By the way still loading vista... took me this long to realize I needed to go in the bios and enable 32 bit... :lol: Definately a learning experience.

Pops

[mach_u]

Just noticed this... Vista??? NOOOOOO!!!

[Pops Fun]

Just noticed this... Vista??? NOOOOOO!!!

You are so right.... I think I will make it a dual boot machine. Either xp home or xp pro. It is running now but lots of problems with drivers!!:( I am actually on my old machine... that tells it all.

Pops

[Pops Fun]

Just noticed this... Vista??? NOOOOOO!!!

Finally fixed my vista problems..

[PaulFiveOh]

Just a good tip- to test a ATX PSU with out putting it in a computer is to connect (or ground) the purple wire out of the connector to ground (black) while the psu is plugged in.

If it is working, it will power up and out put 12v and 5v accordingly.

[Pops Fun]

Just a good tip- to test a ATX PSU with out putting it in a computer is to connect (or ground) the purple wire out of the connector to ground (black) while the psu is plugged in.

If it is working, it will power up and out put 12v and 5v accordingly.

Thanks for the help I'll try and remember that.... ;) Getting old you know...

Pops

[mach_u]

Finally fixed my vista problems..
haha! Yes! :cheers: Saw that the other day. Best use of Vista. yet. :bigthumb

[mustang8998]

haha! Yes! :cheers: Saw that the other day. Best use of Vista. yet. :bigthumb

Why? If Vista is so bad, wouldn't you be worried about not getting a beer? :rolleyes:

[Pops Fun]

Why? If Vista is so bad, wouldn't you be worried about not getting a beer? :rolleyes:

Jeff I bypassed the razamataz, then opened the oranatang, so it by passes most of vista..:lol:

[mustang8998]

Ahhh, cold beer! :cheers: