[Gllug] ATX power supply up the spout?

[John Winters]

On Sat, 2004-09-25 at 14:20, Richard Jones wrote:
> On Sat, Sep 25, 2004 at 01:23:29PM +0100, John Winters wrote:
> > My power workstation (800 MHz Duron!) suddenly won't turn on.  If you
> > take the lid off, connect a power lead, wait 30 seconds and then press
> > the power button the CPU fan turns about 1/10 of a rotation.  Then sod
> > all else happens.  My best guess is that the PSU has turned up its
> > toes.  Any other suggestions before I order a new one?
> 
> Sounds like the power supply to me too.  They're often the first bits
> to go.  Luckily you should be able to pick (a second hand) one up at
> Computer Exchange on Tottenham Court Road very cheaply, or do what I
> do which is cannibalise a less-essential computer.

I'll try the power supply first, and if that doesn't work I might just
invest in a new motherboard and possibly an even more powerful (!)
processor.

Speaking of which, does anyone know what the difference is between an
Athlon 64 and an Opteron?

TIA,
John

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