[shafter1970]

Hiya, 1st post, having some trouble with some components i bought off e-bay, advertised as new,but from private seller-so no support.

asrock wolfdale1333 glan r2 m/b
3.00ghz intel pent d cpu
2xpluss i gig mem
128mb pci-e video

old case-350 watt atx.

I was going to replace my old system core components and installed the new ones, (ive built many systems over the years, but not for a couple of years)so i sort of know what im doing. powered the pc up and fan starts- no post beeps. the system stays on for about 1-2 mins and shuts off- leading me to think its cpu related.

ive tryed taking out and swapping the mem, still the same-if i take out the mem completely i get post beeps, im scratching my head on this one and need to know what component-(if any) is at fault to return the goods.

any help will be appreciated.

 

[HawMan]

You're underpowered.

That psu has no chance of powering that machine.

 

[shafter1970]

ok thanks, what psu would you recommend?

 

[HawMan]

What Model is the Video card?



For todays computers - No lower than a 550W ( Thats for a Medium range ). High end computers need around and over 750W



Good makes

Thermaltake toughpower
Antec trio
Coolermaster real power pro
PC power and cooling
Corsair TX and HX

 

[shafter1970]

Its just a generic 7200 GS pci-e 128mb, that i was planning to setup the system and upgrade later in week, Ill take ur advice and get a 750 psu tomorrow, like i say-been out the game for a while, cheers for that my man.http://www.techsupportforum.com/images/smilies/1-pray.gif
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[HawMan]

No problem, Just remember you cant overpower your computer so spend a few $$$ now and you'll save yourself having to upgrade in the future !

Let Us know how it goes. :grin:

 

[shafter1970]

Got new psu and no different. turned out to be faulty stick of ram. remember now why i stopped this pc malarky. cheers anyway dood.

 

[HawMan]

Got new psu and no different. turned out to be faulty stick of ram. remember now why i stopped this pc malarky. cheers anyway dood.

I thought you tried swapping the RAM? Ahwell, Glad it's sorted. But Remember You didn't blow cash on that new PSU - Its The Main component in the System so make sure its top notch :grin:

 

[shafter1970]

did swap memory-think i just swapped wrong stick-worked in PCworld call centre 4 5 month-think thats what put me off. lol-thanks 4 ur help tho-nice 2 know helps there if u need it.