Problem with PCI devices in XP

[Biskquik]

While I was watching TV today over my tuner card, my system froze up and was unresponsive. When I restarted Windows XP, neither of my PCI cards (An Avermedia 1500MCE tuner and Netgear WG311v3) were recognized by device manager. I first tried reinstalling the drivers with no avail. The drivers would install and recognize the devices but not initialize and gives a Code 10 from device manager. I've went as far as reinstalling Windows XP but the same issues arose. I think the two cards should be in good shape (no visible damage like busted caps) but I don't have access another computer to test it on until at least tomorrow.

I really hope this is a software issue that can be resolved fairly easily rather than a dying mobo. System is in signature under Deskie.

Thanks

 

[Nenu]

Try the cards one at a time.

 

[Biskquik]

Try the cards one at a time.

I tried the cards individually with no avail as well as installing it in an unused slot. I probably should've mentioned that in the first post.

 

[Nenu]

If you can try another PSU, I'd do that next.
Your PSU may be on its last legs.

 

[Biskquik]

I took an Antec EA430 out of my parents machine and attempted it on mine. Same problems are occuring. I did however try the cards in my parent's actual machine and it was recognized easily. Seems like I might be retiring my desktop earlier than I wanted.