Computer just died,what could it be ??

[Webb]

I came back from vaction,7 days in Cape Cod,pushed that power buttom,but nothing happened.I'm guessing it's the Power suply.What else could it be ?

I have my monitor/printer/lamp etc... plugged to the surge protector.The only thing that doesn't work is the PC.
Funny thing is when I 1st turned on,the little red led under the power button came on for a second,then I tried back again nothing happened.

Thanks

 

[Rich9710]

If the LED came on then switched off, sounds like your PSU died. Was it name brand or generic? Probably have to replace it...

 

[Webb]

If the LED came on then switched off, sounds like your PSU died. Was it name brand or generic? Probably have to replace it...

I don't know,it's a genereric one 300 watts,should I stick with 300W or get a stronger one ?

Thanks

 

[joemama]

I don't know,it's a genereric one 300 watts,should I stick with 300W or get a stronger one ?

Thanks

The quality of the power supply is more important than the wattage rating...for example: a high quality 300w supply is going to be more trouble free than a 400w cheap generic. Having said that I recommend a high quality 350-450w power supply to allow for future power hungry components.

 

[Webb]

That's all I got around me.

http://www.microcenter.com/search_results_e.phtml?coordinate_group=D4H7

Which one ?

Thanks

 

[jpnelson83]

Given that I'd get one of the Antec PSU. Either the 350 or the 430 depending on how much you want to spend. Good luck.

 

[Random Digits]

Have you checked to make sure nothing has died inside while you were gone? It might sound funny, but it happens alot.

Cheers.