[H-GEN] Mobo + CPU + RAM + PSU

[Mick]

On Tue, 5 Oct 2010 16:40:59 +1000
Stephen Thorne <stephen at thorne.id.au> wrote:

> On 2010-10-05, Mick wrote:
> > My father's system has developed a fault I can fix, when he turns
> > it on it starts to cycle up for a few seconds the switches off and
> > starts over.
> > 
> > I replaced the mobo, cpu & power supply which solved the problem
> > for a week, but today its done it again. nothing is getting hot and
> > there is no visible faults so I guess its time for a replacement.
> > 
> > I was thinking I might upgrade my 2.4GHz core2 duo E4600 + 2gig ddr2
> > and pass on the replaced parts.
> > 
> > Can anyone suggest what to get and someone reliable and inexpensive
> > in the Petrie/Kallanga area?
> 
> Just as a suggestion, perhaps it's the power at his place being
> outside the tolerance for the power supply. I recommend testing the
> machine at a different location first, before spending money on more
> replacement parts.
> 
> If it is, indeed, crappy power, you can either get a more tolerant
> power supply (I recommend a seasonic if you want something
> bulletproof) or install a UPS to even out the power.
> 
Crappy power is a factor, the ceiling fans here frequently drop/rise by
about 50%, so do the lights and my UPS clicks madly most of the day. I
have been meaning to add another UPS inside the house (I live in a shed
out the Back).

mik