Computer won't start after a power outage - Mobo or PSU Problem?

[Zerosleep]

Hey Guys,

I have a fairly old computer (4 years). For the past year or so, whenever I switch off the main switch (after shutting down the computer) or if there is a power outage; the computer wouldn't start. If this happens I have wait for a few hours, remove main PSU cable from the mobo, plug it back in and then the computer would start again.

Day before there was a power outage in my area, and now the computer just wouldn't start. I tried waiting, plugging in the psu cable back, removing the ram, even cleaning the computer with a blower. Nothing seems to work this time. I can see the green led light on on the mother board.

I am not really sure what is the issue here, is it the motherboard or is it the psu? Is there anyway I could turn on the computer now?

I would really appreciate any help here.

 

[Zerosleep]

the ram is good. doesn't really matter all brands are basically the same.

for a graphics card i would suggest you to get this. it's the best bang for the buck.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202050 best Stream Processors/boost clock and Memory Interface 256-Bit witch is really good. All Nvida cards at this price only have a 128 Bit. And yes you can use a AMD graphics card on a intel board. the only thing you have to look at the board when you buy it is If it supports Crossfire if you decide to do that in the future. but 1 card will work on every board.

And for power supply i would suggest you getting a 600W power supply. even if you can get away with the 550W get a 600W just to not put stress on your power supply, it will last longer that way and its just better for the PC to give it all the juice it needs instead of exactly what it requires.

about the SSD. yah you can do that. have a hard drive and a SSD and install OS on SSD and a few other things. Just make sure after installing the SSD that you go and change from bios so the computer boots up from the SSD and not the hard drive

Thanks! I couldn't find the graphics card you suggested above on the Indian Website... I don't think it is available in India yet 🙁

 

[Vahe Bro A]

give me a few websites that sell graphic cards i will also check http://www.flipkart.com/ but let me look at other websites too to find the best one for the price. and i will find one that you can play games on ulta settings

 

[Zerosleep]

give me a few websites that sell graphic cards i will also check http://www.flipkart.com/ but let me look at other websites too to find the best one for the price. and i will find one that you can play games on ulta settings

https://www.theitdepot.com, www.amazon.in, primeabgb.com those are some other sites...

 

[Vahe Bro A]

this is the best card for the money.

http://www.primeabgb.com/powercolor-hd7750-4gb-ddr3-graphic-card.html

i am really sorry to say. But india is trying to Rip everyone off with computer hardware.

$230 US Dollar for a Radeon R9 270X in india that cost $130 in US. wow that is really stupid and shows what thief's they are. they are trying to become millionaires by selling computer parts LOL

I searched in how much the shipping will be for the R9 270x to come from US to india. it was $57 so 130+57=$187
in Newegg.UK the same card become to be $157 in dollars and shipping will be around $40-50 so it's not worth doing that.

If i where you i would try to find someone reliable to send money too for them to buy the part and send it to you. it will be worth it. you can even sell it over there for Rs.14,566.00

 

[Zerosleep]

this is the best card for the money.

http://www.primeabgb.com/powercolor-hd7750-4gb-ddr3-graphic-card.html

i am really sorry to say. But india is trying to Rip everyone off with computer hardware.

$230 US Dollar for a Radeon R9 270X in india that cost $130 in US. wow that is really stupid and shows what thief's they are. they are trying to become millionaires by selling computer parts LOL

I searched in how much the shipping will be for the R9 270x to come from US to india. it was $57 so 130+57=$187
in Newegg.UK the same card become to be $157 in dollars and shipping will be around $40-50 so it's not worth doing that.

If i where you i would try to find someone reliable to send money too for them to buy the part and send it to you. it will be worth it. you can even sell it over there for Rs.14,566.00

You are right in India the prices of computer components are very high. I tried switching to India on the newegg site (http://www.newegg.com/global/in/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202050) and the final price with Shipping and Customers & Duties came to around 15000 INR 🙁

 

[Vahe Bro A]

yah that is very high