Recent content by uglyjack

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    motherboard? problem

    Hi all who read this, I just purchased an ASUS A7N8X-X to upgrade a much more out of date motherboard. I put my processor, heatsink, videocard and RAM in/on, this was done inside the case on the motherboard tray. When I powered up the fans on my PSU, HSF for proc., video card, and a case fan...
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    Motherboard gone bad?

    I was under the impression that via boards were the way to go..I will certainly check into it more. Right now I am waiting on my new PSU to arrive before I buy a new motherboard. The NF7-s($90) is something like 35 dollars more on newegg or tigerdirect prices than the Soyo via board. I have a...
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    Motherboard gone bad?

    Oh, and another thing right now I plan on getting a Soyo KT600 Dragon Plus if it is the motherboard. It's right around my price range ($60) and would be a nice little upgrade with upgrade possibilities in the future. Let me know what you think, or if there is something that would better suit my...
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    Motherboard gone bad?

    First off thanks for the responses. Crashman, I unplugged all drives, and there were no changes in computers response. So, PSU or motherboard..My plan of attack is buy a new PSU, a 400 Watt one (it's cheaper than a new motherboad). If the new one doesn't work then I move on to the problem being...
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    Motherboard gone bad?

    Hi, I am having computer problems hoping somebody could point me in the right direction. Firstly, my computer for 2.5 years has been running normal. I hadn't installed anything new either software or hardware. I was playing a game of Battlefield 1942 (not network or internet game) when my...