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JMFD
13-06-07, 22:24
Hi all, in a bit of a dilemma with my bf's PC. Many core parts of it are somewhat antique, with a few upgrades helping along the way:

Athlon XP 2200
Old Asrok mobo
Geforce 6600 256
1 gb ddr ram (can't remember exact type offhand)
2 IDE HDDs and DVD writer.

I replaced the PSU when I added the graphics card a few years back. The PSU appears to be failing. The PC keeps tripping over the fuse on the kettle lead (and I've tried multiple leads to no avail), and tested the socket. Half the time I get a reported power problem noted in the BIOS when booting up the PC

He's been contemplating getting a new PC anyway (when he finally gets the cash), but I wasn't sure what the collective hive thought about saving the current one. Is it likely to just be a PSU issue? If so, any advice on what to get to replace?
mac124
14-06-07, 07:24
Depends what he uses it for, but if it more than surf the net, word processing and play music then i would say upgrade the whole pc.
JMFD
14-06-07, 09:09
Gaming as well, mostly World of Warcraft (*shudder*)
Anonymous
14-06-07, 09:55
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JMFD
14-06-07, 10:40
The only problem with that is I have to build it. I hate building PCs with a passion, which is why I was so dissapointed that aria don't any more :( Still, it is my most likely option, I might be able to bribe a friend to do it for me :)
Anonymous
14-06-07, 10:50
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JMFD
14-06-07, 10:55
I just get REALLY twitchy about putting the processor/heatsink in - at uni I got someone else from halls to do it ;)
Anonymous
14-06-07, 11:15
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Aaron
14-06-07, 12:41
lol - thats a little harsh!!

Thats my least favorite bit of building a PC too - but nothings ever gone wrong. its MUCH safer/easier now, than with socket A etc, when some people used to have to push so hard on the clip, they crushed the CPU!
JMFD
14-06-07, 14:32
I think I've located a heatsink installer at work, though it will cost me a pint ;)
mac124
14-06-07, 17:00
You could pick the parts you want and contact aria, i am fairly sure they still build pcs for customers even though they don't have the custom builder on the webby any more.
Saeed
14-06-07, 18:00
Interesting, on their Returns Policy (http://www.aria.co.uk/Support/Returns+Policy), they still make mention of custom builds so I presume they must still do them.

Kind regards