The PSU or not the PSU? That is the question..

No_Style · Feb 16, 2003, 05:33 AM

My friend recently purchased a Maxtor 60 GB hard drive and Hynix 512 MB SDRAM PC133. Everything before the upgrade was fine, but as soon as we added the 2 new items after some cleaning and rewiring, his computer started to hard lock randomly. I personally think it is his PSU. Because I personally only experience hard locks without a reset in Windows XP when there is a PSU problem. His PSU is label-less so I don't know the Watt capacity is.

Basically I need verfication to the PSU problem. I don't think RAM will cause a hard lock, nor a faulty HD. Is there any other possibilities? If so please list them.

P.S. - I brought his 512 stick of memory home to test with mine, I'm going to try it tomorrow.

Falstaff · Feb 16, 2003, 05:37 AM

Anything above 250 watts is necessary, but what mobo, what cpu, what OS, please more data

Ryo-Ohki · Feb 16, 2003, 10:15 AM

Well, my old crappy 235W PSU (you read well) once fed four HDDs and a CD-ROM drive without any trouble. Of course it all depends of the rest of the setup, particularily the mobo & the graphics card. PSU might be too weak, still I suggest you don't dismiss the new RAM so quickly. In any case, did you check the seating of all expansion boards, are the cables secured in place, etc ?

Also, some utility to check on the main mobo voltages would definitely help.

No_Style · Feb 16, 2003, 02:33 PM

ASUS CUV4X, P3 733, ATI XPERT 2000, Windows XP...... Anyways, I've got confirmation about it being the PSU at Rage3D.

Ryo-Ohki · Feb 16, 2003, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by No_Style
ASUS CUV4X, P3 733, ATI XPERT 2000, Windows XP...... Anyways, I've got confirmation about it being the PSU at Rage3D.

Yah, possible... Really I'm surprised you could boot at all with a 250W PSU on that setup. My P3V4X accepted no less than 300W. And I was hoping your mobo would be an ASUS actually...

Now I can direct you to try ASUS PC-Probe and check the voltage lines, to be sure.

Feb 16, 2003, 05:33 AM	#1
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	The PSU or not the PSU? That is the question.. My friend recently purchased a Maxtor 60 GB hard drive and Hynix 512 MB SDRAM PC133. Everything before the upgrade was fine, but as soon as we added the 2 new items after some cleaning and rewiring, his computer started to hard lock randomly. I personally think it is his PSU. Because I personally only experience hard locks without a reset in Windows XP when there is a PSU problem. His PSU is label-less so I don't know the Watt capacity is. Basically I need verfication to the PSU problem. I don't think RAM will cause a hard lock, nor a faulty HD. Is there any other possibilities? If so please list them. P.S. - I brought his 512 stick of memory home to test with mine, I'm going to try it tomorrow. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Feb 16, 2003, 05:37 AM	#2
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	LETS HERE THE SPECS Anything above 250 watts is necessary, but what mobo, what cpu, what OS, please more data __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Feb 16, 2003, 10:15 AM	#3
Ryo-Ohki World Destroyer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Masaki Shrine Posts: 196 Rep Power: 0	Well, my old crappy 235W PSU (you read well) once fed four HDDs and a CD-ROM drive without any trouble. Of course it all depends of the rest of the setup, particularily the mobo & the graphics card. PSU might be too weak, still I suggest you don't dismiss the new RAM so quickly. In any case, did you check the seating of all expansion boards, are the cables secured in place, etc ? Also, some utility to check on the main mobo voltages would definitely help. __________________ Join the Hanners cult NOW and save your soul! "Bork Bork Bork!" On Rear of Big Rig, San Fransisco, CA Warning! Do not attempt to drive under, over, or through this truck. If you should choose to ignore this warning, good luck and have fun! Do not pass on right side.

Feb 16, 2003, 02:33 PM	Thread Starter #4
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Specs ASUS CUV4X, P3 733, ATI XPERT 2000, Windows XP...... Anyways, I've got confirmation about it being the PSU at Rage3D. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here