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Dr. V · November 28th, 2006

the speakers did "click" if thats what u meant, and im pretty sure it was.

this is when the speakers were connected to the MOTHERBOARD'S sound port, too.

im suspecting its a video problem at this point...it has to be -- what else can it be really?

it probably ties down to a motherboard problem, yes, but with the video specifically i think.

i know this isnt buy and sell, but i would really appreciate it if someone could contact me if they had a really cheap PCI or PCIe video card theyre willing to sell me.

what could it beeee?

sktworkshop06 · November 28th, 2006

send me a message on aim, stix... I am silverchinchilla on there. I think that I might be able to help you out a bit.

fps justin · November 28th, 2006

if your psu didn't do anything, i'm more than possitive its your mobo. You can RMA it, and asus can fix it for you.

sktworkshop06 · November 28th, 2006

Whelp nevermind. I had an xtra video card in my closet but it disappeared. I am positive that the problem is with the mobo. Just do as Justin said. It may be worth it to just pick up a cheap ecs mobo to replace it.

Dr. V · November 28th, 2006

edit: alright

Dr. V · November 29th, 2006

SITUATION:

my cousin is having trouble with his BRAND NEW AM2 system (built by me -- X2 4200+, ASUS M2N-MX, PCIe 6800GS, 320GB SATA, 2x1GB Kingston DDR2-667).

i originally thought it was his mobo. so i brought his whole system home to test it. i pop my sister's Sempron 3000+, leave EVERYTHING ELSE the same -- IT'S ALIVE!!! her Sempron works.

now, her motherboard.

i took her motherboard, with his PCIe card and a PCI sound card and popped her Sempy into it -- nothing -- her mobo is fried. turns out, with further tests, the 20GB HDD is done too.

With this knowledge, i know:

my cousin needs a new CPU
my sister needs a new mobo
my sister needs a new hard drive

and

my cousin is still fully covered for his CPU, replacement will come soon
my sister's motherboard replacement is no big deal, especially if i can RMA it somehow;
and im gona have a spare 80GB HDD next week which will be utilised in her system

i solved 2 HUGE problems today, and got Vista and Linux dual booted PERFECTLY on my system...AN AMAZING DAY OK!!!!!

i thank everyone for your help! it turned out to be quite the discussion!!!

p.s. i dont know what the hell is the problem with her motherboard...oh well -- guess it doesnt really matter at this point.

thanks!!!

**stinger608** · November 29th, 2006

Sounds like you had a great day?!?! I suppose finding out all that you did, and getting things done made it a good day, but it sure is a bummer to have all of that happen in such a short time!

fps justin · November 29th, 2006

yeah, but atleast they seem to all be able to be fixed rather simply. And a 20gig HDD needs to be upgraded anywais.

sktworkshop06 · November 29th, 2006

When you were messin around with the computer, there wasn't any static discharges were there? That enough will destroy the mobo. I had that happen one time. It sucked.

**Hitman** · November 29th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by fps justin

yeah, but atleast they seem to all be able to be fixed rather simply. And a 20gig HDD needs to be upgraded anywais.

Yeah 20 gigs is barely a WinXP install with all the updates, and a few programs.

November 28th, 2006	#23
fps justin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,199	if your psu didn't do anything, i'm more than possitive its your mobo. You can RMA it, and asus can fix it for you. E2140 @ 375 x 8 = 3.0ghz 2x1 ocz system 1337s pc2-6400 5-5-5-15 @ 450mhz gigabyte P35 S3L eVGA 7600GT Stock 120 gig seagate ULTRA X-Finity 600w Sonata 2 w/ top fan G5 Lazer Mouse

November 29th, 2006	#27
stinger608 Silence..Or I kill you! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the Zone! Posts: 3,002 Blog Entries: 1	Sounds like you had a great day?!?! I suppose finding out all that you did, and getting things done made it a good day, but it sure is a bummer to have all of that happen in such a short time! HEATWARE

November 29th, 2006	#28
fps justin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,199	yeah, but atleast they seem to all be able to be fixed rather simply. And a 20gig HDD needs to be upgraded anywais. E2140 @ 375 x 8 = 3.0ghz 2x1 ocz system 1337s pc2-6400 5-5-5-15 @ 450mhz gigabyte P35 S3L eVGA 7600GT Stock 120 gig seagate ULTRA X-Finity 600w Sonata 2 w/ top fan G5 Lazer Mouse

November 28th, 2006	#21
Dr. V Yes - the Doctor is back. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,840	the speakers did "click" if thats what u meant, and im pretty sure it was. this is when the speakers were connected to the MOTHERBOARD'S sound port, too. im suspecting its a video problem at this point...it has to be -- what else can it be really? it probably ties down to a motherboard problem, yes, but with the video specifically i think. i know this isnt buy and sell, but i would really appreciate it if someone could contact me if they had a really cheap PCI or PCIe video card theyre willing to sell me. what could it beeee?

November 28th, 2006	#22
sktworkshop06 "Problems are messages." Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 137	send me a message on aim, stix... I am silverchinchilla on there. I think that I might be able to help you out a bit.