my computer is dead :'(

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#1

I have had some problems in the past with my computer, but it seems that it has finally passed by.

When i try to boot it, tries to read from the floppy, beeps a sigle time and then reboots itself without even lighting the screen.

A sigle beep means that something is screwed on my system memory, but i replaced it with a working module and it didn’t do any better.

if i unplug all the ide devices, then it beeps 8 times, what means that there is a video memory problem, but i tested my video card on my brother’s pc and it seems to be ok.

i can boot it if i try several times, at first only with the floppy plugged, then with one hd (primary master) and the floppy, etc… and i have managed to burn some backup dvd.

It looks like it’s time to upgrade… i’ll post a posible configuration for my new pc

#2

Seems to me, your mainboard is the problem. Maybe just searching for a replacement of the same type will be the cheapest option… But then, you know, maybe you just want a new PC :wink:

#3

Yes, do it! Burn a looot of money on a new computer. :smiley:
I did!

#4

Have you tried your brother’s power source?

#5

yep, was my first try, i installed a new dvd recorder two months ago and i though it could have burnt mine, but it didn’t work with his either.

yeah, it’s time to retire my old ahtlon @ 1.3mhz but i’ll try to find a cheap socket a motherboard anyway as it could be of use yet (or i could just give it to my girlfriend if she wants it)