PC Hardware help !!!

[tintin]

Yes you can remove your existing hard drive and place it in a dedicated container.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/sata-hard-dr...station-222999


So, go grab something similar .. off to mates house ... use their printer and you back in business

Thanks dude just what i hoped for!

Alan

[tintin]

Ok so looks like the PSU is gubbed, looked into using my older pc but it's so old it wont be worth it

Looked in maplins for a hard drive converter/reader, which they didn't have in store. But while i was there i noticed some of there ATX cases come with the PSU built in at around the same price!!!

So question is should i just transfer everything to a new case and if so what one?
A) how do i find one that i know fits my motherboard?
B) How do i get one with all theses holes in the same place, or are these panels all interchangeable?? (the usb and mouse connections etc are all connected to the motherboard)

C) will it help if i post up the spec from the PSU ? (315w)

Cheers guys need to sort this soon

Alan

[Tallyman]

If the case is cheap (i.e. £25 or less) then it might be worth trying that first. You should be able to get your M/B to fit but, if in doubt, ask the Maplins guys before you buy. That way, if they say yes and it doesn't fit then you can take it back and get a refund. It's probably not worth buying one with a M/B already fitted as the components in your current box would be very unlikely to work with the new M/B's.

[dieselboy]

PSU's are usually interchangeable.. I would try using your working PSU. Should be a simple swap if they are both built to the same standards example ATX.

IF it doesnt fit then kick it and run over it with the surf.

[w33lerd33ler]

Hi, just noticed this thread...
right, if your changing your full case, the chrome faceplate on the back (as your photo shows) pops out when you remove your mtherboard and you simply allpy a bit pressure and pop the faceplate outa your new case and pop this one in its place along with your motherboard.

As for your fault,
The CMOS battery would have no effect on the fault your getting, neither would the hard drive or DVD/CD roms etc, its one of the following, check them in this order...

1) PSU (power supply)
2) RAM
3)CPU
4)motherboard

1) all power supplys fit aslong as they have the same plug end that goes in the board, and most are standard. get one the same voltage or higher and youl be fine. theyre only about £12-£15. if it doesnt work pack it back up and take it back, say you got the wrong one and get a refund...

2) the ram is the next thing to try... were you experiencing any 'blue screen of death' before this happened??? (unexpected shutdowns showing a bluescreen with tons of white writing??) if so then its very likely to be ram... If your PC has more than 1 stick of ram, take 1 out and fire it up, see if it boots, and then change it for the other and see if it boots, the PC will not boot if it has faulty ram in it.

3)CPU depending on your CPU this is where it can get costly but by the sounds of what your saying its an older machine so shouldnt cost a lot. to change that unclip the heatsink and your CPU will be revealed under it, its either held in by a little screw which you turn to unlock or a lever which you pull up, then you lift the CPU out and seat your new on in place. apply a bit thermal paste on tp to stop overheating then reseat your heatsink and clip it back on top of it. Fire it up and see if the fault is cured.

4)Motherboard, again can be costly depending on spec but you can fit any motherboard in any case (more or less) aslong as its the right size ie not physically too big to fit in the tower and doesnt have a special motherboard in it to start with with the ports in a different position (very rare), also make sure you get one with SATA connections for your hard drive.

If you need any help or parts, i own a computer shop and have around 30 machines im currently breaking for bits so im sure to have what you need!

Hope this helps!