Question about fried MoBo - Page 2

polobunny · June 7th, 2008

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Originally Posted by diegodon

Something about the on-board graphics.. would you need more info than that because I can find that out.

Edit: Initially, the problem was that the there was nothing being displayed on the monitor when it was turned on, however the computer ran fine. We originally thought it was the graphics card or RAM but both checked out fine.

I think it would be interesting to have more detailed information. Were you already considering an upgrade? If so, it might not be a bad idea to change. But if you weren't, that your machine suited you fine, it would be a shame to spend more than needed. :)

diegodon · June 7th, 2008

Actually, the computer was perfectly suited for my dad (who just used it to surf the web/play poker). It's not really a problem buying a new computer, we just didn't see it neccessary if this one could be fixed. About the info on the mobo, could I get that from the guys at CC, and what specifically should I find out from their diagnosis.

PS. I've just recently decided to build my own computer so all of this is sort of a good experience for me :) I'm learning a lot.

oldman_gamer · June 8th, 2008

I think this is your mobo...maybe the info can help.
HP and Compaq Desktop PCs*-* Motherboard Specifications, P4SD-LA (Oxford)*

diegodon · June 8th, 2008

Yeah, I already found that page... Just hard finding another MoBo like that one.

drew and not u · June 8th, 2008

If it is just the onboard graphics chip causing the problem, you can likely just add a PCI graphics card, disable the onboard, and call it a day. We get lots of computers in with dead integrated GPUs, throw an card in there and send them on their way.

diegodon · June 8th, 2008

It already has a graphics card, do you think you could tell me how to do that? Thanks!

RangerXLT8 · June 9th, 2008

I have an Asus P4C-800 DEluxe which is an excellent socket 478 MB. It has no onboard graphics, but I will sell it to you.

June 7th, 2008	#12
diegodon Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17	Re: Question about fried MoBo Actually, the computer was perfectly suited for my dad (who just used it to surf the web/play poker). It's not really a problem buying a new computer, we just didn't see it neccessary if this one could be fixed. About the info on the mobo, could I get that from the guys at CC, and what specifically should I find out from their diagnosis. PS. I've just recently decided to build my own computer so all of this is sort of a good experience for me :) I'm learning a lot.

June 8th, 2008	#13
oldman_gamer Hubba,Hubba......Hubba Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northeast Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,610 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Question about fried MoBo I think this is your mobo...maybe the info can help. HP and Compaq Desktop PCs- Motherboard Specifications, P4SD-LA (Oxford)*

June 8th, 2008	#14
diegodon Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17	Re: Question about fried MoBo Yeah, I already found that page... Just hard finding another MoBo like that one.

June 8th, 2008	#15
drew and not u 4GHz or Bust Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: A different kind of Green Computing Posts: 2,176	Re: Question about fried MoBo If it is just the onboard graphics chip causing the problem, you can likely just add a PCI graphics card, disable the onboard, and call it a day. We get lots of computers in with dead integrated GPUs, throw an card in there and send them on their way.

June 8th, 2008	#16
diegodon Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17	Re: Question about fried MoBo It already has a graphics card, do you think you could tell me how to do that? Thanks!

June 9th, 2008	#17
RangerXLT8 Worker Ant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 986	Re: Question about fried MoBo I have an Asus P4C-800 DEluxe which is an excellent socket 478 MB. It has no onboard graphics, but I will sell it to you. Quad Core Xeon 3210@3.269ghz GA-EP35C-DS3R 466FSB x 7 -- 60mm Delta fan on NB 2x2gb Patriot Viper DDR3-1333@1400MHz 7-7-7-20 1.7v Sapphire HD4870 512mb GDDR5 770/1100 2x Raptor 150 ADFD RAID 0--WD320YS RE 16mb Storage Samsung Super WriteMaster SATA 20x DL DVDRW X-Fi eXtremeGamer w\Logitech Z-2300 Silverstone Olympia 650w 54A 12v Rail @50C DangerDen Torture Rack--MC-TDX CPU block--Black Ice GTX240 w\Delta Tri-blade low speed fans--MCP355 Rev 2--Swiftech MicroRes--Tygon 3603 3/8"ID Logitech G5 - Logitech LX-710 wireless KB Vista Ultimate x64 SP1

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