Looks that way SUBMAN1 . I guess I'll head over to TigerDirect and see about getting screwed on a 2 1/2 yo mobo & cpu. :rotfl:


Will be back in a few to post what I came up with.

You might find it cheaper to upgrade to a newer mobo and CPU. Problem is that will probably drive other upgrades and end up costing a bit.:hmm: I had a similar experience about 14 months ago and ended up biting the bullet and going for the upgrades.

My friend was recently having a problem with like this and it turned out some of the prongs on his motherboard were touching a part of the metal case, causing it to short out. That could be the case. (Pun intended) Hope it helps. :up:

If you don't even get the memory test of GFX init it's your ram mate. You can still start a PC without having a HDD in it. If it's your HDD you will know about it.


AS they say, BUY MORE RAM!

Thx Reaves But both sticks tested fine in another working computer today.

Does it do the GFX card initialisation and then the memory test? If it doesn't I doubt it's HDD. Fault will be CPU, MOBO, GFX card or RAM but you've tested each of those seperately.

This is a perfect examply of why I hate PC's. Somethings wrong but what!!?

Thx Bort That might be a possibility but I should give you an idea of the size of my case.

36ibs empty
19" H X 8"W X22"D


This may also help.



http://www.amazon.com/Black-Quantum-.../dp/B000B5KXL0


Nothing seems to be touching. BTW as for cooling the case alone has 7 controlable fans with settable temp alarms. You can see why I don't move it around much.:D

Your so right :rotfl:

It doe's nothing but light up all my fans and I can feel the HDD running.

Look at the bright side, your machine is 2.5 years old so it needed an upgrade anyway!

And as for something touching the motherboard - not likely since it has been operating fine for 2.5 years.

Buy a new MB/CPU. I'll see if I can see a deal.

-S

Check this page - http://www.pricewatch.com/motherboar...s_with_memory/

Those are combo prices that include CPU/RAM/MB

-S

Pricewatch.com and Newegg are the only two places I look for computer stuff. I especially like pricewatch's system of rating vendors as it gives you a heads up on their "customer service" abilities.

Thx SUBMAN1 and sonar732 :up:

I really don't want to upgrade for just a mobo. If it turns out to be that I'll go to Gigabyte or search for same or equal mobo.

My reasoning is my rig played SHIII GWX20 & SH4 TM1.75 & RSRDC 1.75 + extra mods both at 100% realism and settings fairly high and most all boxes checked. FPS 20+ in harbor & convoy attack 90 to 100+ at sea.

No stutter,lock or CTD. Both just play great imho. As do these.

The only other games I play are IL2 1946, JANES WWII FIGHTERS, & some raceing games like GTR, GT Legends, RACE07 and my favorite F-1 2002. And once in awhile 688i H/K. And I was just about to get Shells of Fury when this happened. :damn:

So I don't really want or need to upgrade unless SH5 turns out to be a Game Rig Killer. :rotfl:


So I still have the 3.0 cpu to try out,btw he said I could keep it if it works and we'll work something out. " I'm crossing my fingers "

If it doesn't, The search is on for same or close mobo for above ststed reasons.


I'll post back after testing cpu. If my rig doesn't fire up then the search is on for same mobo.


At this time I want to Thank All for responding to this thread.


Your All #1 In My Book :up: :up: :up: :88)

FIREWALL

Well if you change your mind, here is a killer deal - Intel Quad Core Q6600, w/ Motherboard, & 2 GB RAM - $379.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...ulcYdjTEI_NFGA

http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuima...i-LT-SLI-2.jpg

-S

Thx SUBMAN1 That is a sweet deal. TD emailed me something like that yesterday. How did THEY know ??? :shifty: (look's around for hidden cameras)

See if you can get Vista with your new mobo!


-runs from Subman. :rotfl: