My Computer Caught on Fire(56k)

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NeoThoR

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My computer was working fine last night. Now it will not load into windows. I just get a black screen.

I can go into bios and I see the windows load screen but after that my monitor just goes black. The monitor is still on (green light) but .. as I said just a black screen.

I've even tried going to safemode and it has that screen that shows the loading files.. then nothing happens. It just stays on that screen.

Seems to me like its not a hardware thing.. or maybe it might be?

Everything in the bios shows up. The HDD, ram, CPU, etc - I mean if anything was wrong with the hardware would windows have that loading screen?


:(

EDIT:

The only thing I can think of that I did differently... was I took out a gig of ram last night(that I sold).. But it was working fine after I did that. I tried using 1 stick of my the ram alone.. and it still didn't work.. and I switched them out (I have no other ram to try)

SPEC:
P4 3.2
Kingston Hyperx PC3200 (2x512)
ATI 9800XT
Antec True 430w
Raptor 80gig (10k rpm)
Sound Blaster Audigy

Windows XP MCE
 
No one is going to help you because they will be pissed when they open the thread and discover there aren't any charred hardware pics. You better stand behind your title and post a pic! :p

Give more details about your system. specs, oc's, etc.
 
P4 3.2
Kingston Hyperx PC3200 (2x512)
ATI 9800XT
Antec True 430w
Raptor 80gig (10k rpm)
Sound Blaster Audigy

Windows XP MCE
 
edit: post changed

Turn off pc ..

clear cmos and remove battery ..

and restart the pc ..

try that
 
Yeah the same thing happened before..

Just reset everything and take out the battery ..

Try that ..

Good luck
 
I have an idea, SET IT ON FIRE, asshole, I'm a nice guy I really am, but when I'm in the mood to see charred photos of a computer and give pity to the guy and suggest he abuses his insurance

Chilly

P.S. Try repairing windows, put the windows cd and read the dialogs carefully, and not repair console, rather repair install, it reinstall windows and drivers while keeping all your stuff the same and apps still installed.
 
F8 at boot - Last known good. If no go, repair as suggested. Maybe you ESDd your motherboard/memory?
 
Chilly said:
I have an idea, SET IT ON FIRE, asshole, I'm a nice guy I really am, but when I'm in the mood to see charred photos of a computer and give pity to the guy and suggest he abuses his insurance

Chilly

P.S. Try repairing windows, put the windows cd and read the dialogs carefully, and not repair console, rather repair install, it reinstall windows and drivers while keeping all your stuff the same and apps still installed.
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lol

I tried what u said.. and it didn't work :|
 
elation said:
F8 at boot - Last known good. If no go, repair as suggested. Maybe you ESDd your motherboard/memory?
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tried that just now... still didn't work


Whats ESDd mean?
 
ESD = ElectroStatic Discharge.

It sounds like you're able to access to access the BIOS just fine. Do you have another HDD you could try?

Also, what are the voltages of the PSU's rails?
 
geez. i was expecting fire and brimstone. not another let down like jarhead!!!!!!!!



NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Elledan said:
ESD = ElectroStatic Discharge.

It sounds like you're able to access to access the BIOS just fine. Do you have another HDD you could try?

Also, what are the voltages of the PSU's rails?
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If it was the HDD .. would I still be able to see the WIndows load screen?
 
yes. you would get the logo but the OS would stop loading. if you cant boot in safe mode, i would say the HD too.
 
No pics of burning hardware? And whats with the (56k) notation if there are no pics...

Since you have deceived us, you must immediately set yourself on fire and throw your camera to a confused/upset family member or girlfriend to take pics.
 
machwireless said:
yes. you would get the logo but the OS would stop loading. if you cant boot in safe mode, i would say the HD too.
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ive tried switching out the video cards also.. and taking out all other hardware... so

I think im going to format to see if that works.. if it still doesn't boot.. then Yea id have to agree its the ($150 hdd - FUCK!!!!!!)

So... off to bestbuy I guess (if it doesnt work)


EDIT: Just formated... well its in the process now. Its on the blue windows screen installing drivers, "finallizing installation", etc


So wtf.....

Maybe some virus or trojan.. or some other program was making it so windows wouldn't start?

:confused: :confused: :confused:
 
Might be a failing PSU, bad RAM, etc.

Only way to be certain is to test a limited set of components at a time.
 
Elledan said:
Might be a failing PSU, bad RAM, etc.

Only way to be certain is to test a limited set of components at a time.
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I've kind of tested the ram... unless both sticks are fucked... its not the ram. I used only 1 stick then switched the stick with another.

And.. unless I have another PSU.. how can I test it?
 
wack no fire.... lying on thread titles is gimp

its your ram most likely. try diff slots if u haven't already. flash bios if u haven't already as well.
 
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