Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-09 Thread DHSinclair
Greg, RE: Who makes the PCPC psus. This is the second time you have shared this assertion: At 11:03 03/01/2008 -0600, Greg wrote: snip ... I personally wouldn't ever buy anything that wasn't SeaSonic or SPI/FSP OEM'd. Funny thing is that most of the PCPC units were, at least up until

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-04 Thread Harry McGregor
Correction to our issues with the power supplies. The rest of them are going strong. Turns out we had a dying K7S5A that was killing power supplies (even a little smoke, etc). Moved to the A64 board, and the rest of the K7S5A boards, and they are fine. Harry j

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-03 Thread Harry McGregor
Thane Sherrington wrote: At 05:06 PM 01/03/2008, j maccraw wrote: Still waiting for reply from Antec as to if they will stand behind this junk unit w/ 1year of use on it even though it's past warranty. Not holding my breath likely never buying another Antec. I missed the beginning of this

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-03 Thread The Beave
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thane Sherrington Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 12:14 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] probably a really dumb question At 05:06 PM 01/03/2008, j maccraw wrote: Still waiting for reply from Antec

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-02 Thread j maccraw
I hear ya Duncan, PCPC would be fine but as you say those models not being made anymore! :( Right now I've found a Rosewill (ATNG OEM'd) that I'd buy as last resort before no-name, it has the right specs: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182010 Still looking for other

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-01 Thread j maccraw
You vouce for them as reputable brands Harry? I know there are units out there just can't find the brands I know are good still selling ATX 1.3 units. Harry McGregor wrote: Well, on paper this one specs out. I have a couple on order for a few spare boxes, but I don't have them on hand:

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-01 Thread DHSinclair
j, Can not help much. My A7N8X-deluxe is powered by a PCPC TC300-slim. It is no longer made. I also have 2 PCPC T51ATX-DX powering my 2 A7N8X-E-deluxe m/bs. They are 510W w/40A on the +5v line. Can not find them either on the PCPC site.. :( I know the PCPC is expensive, but I have has

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-01 Thread Greg Sevart
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of j maccraw Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 2:14 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] probably a really dumb question You vouce for them as reputable brands Harry? I know there are units out there just can't find the brands I know are good still selling ATX

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-01 Thread Harry McGregor
j maccraw wrote: You vouce for them as reputable brands Harry? I know there are units out there just can't find the brands I know are good still selling ATX 1.3 units. I have this one on order for a few small/cheap builds reusing older parts, etc. I can probably let you know what I

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-03-01 Thread j maccraw
Harry McGregor wrote: j maccraw wrote: You vouce for them as reputable brands Harry? I know there are units out there just can't find the brands I know are good still selling ATX 1.3 units. I have this one on order for a few small/cheap builds reusing older parts, etc. I can

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-29 Thread Chris Reeves
] Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:37:20 To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] probably a really dumb question ALong these lines: What brand ATX PSU is good available for a A7N8X mobo that needs 35A+ on the 5V line? Seems my dead CPU was not dead but rather my Antec TP480 Blue drooping

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-29 Thread j maccraw
and their cable lengths are all messed up, even for their own damn cases. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: j maccraw [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:37:20 To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] probably a really dumb question ALong these lines

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-29 Thread Harry McGregor
Well, on paper this one specs out. I have a couple on order for a few spare boxes, but I don't have them on hand: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=480W-PWR-BLKcat=PWRcpc=PWRbsc * *Power Specifications:* * +3.3V, 32.0A * +5V, 36.0A * +12V, 16.0A * -12V, 0.6A * -5V,

[H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-28 Thread Harvey Best
Have an Asus K8V-SE motherboard with a bad AMD chip. Also have a system with a socket a 1 gig Athlon chip. Model 1131 Will the Socket A work in the Socket 754 Asus board? I am fairly sure it won't and am researching now, but the answer here will probably be quicker than my research! :)

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-28 Thread Harry McGregor
You are correct, socket A and Socket 754 are totally different, one is using HT, and the other EV6 for it's bus. If you are looking for a cheap S754 chip, take a look here: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SDA3000AI02BX-Ncpc=SCH

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-28 Thread Neil Davidson
No way. Completely different pins and chip architectures. Thats why they are different socket names :) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harvey Best Sent: 28 February 2008 20:29 To: Alt Cpu Subject: [H] probably a really dumb question

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-28 Thread Harvey Best
as it is, if a mb is not outrageous I might take a shot at replacing it. The shop wants almost 800 for board and install. Thanks again, harvey Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:45:57 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] probably a really dumb question You are correct

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-28 Thread Harry McGregor
What is the exact model Toshiba. My guess is Toshiba direct, the part is ~$600-700 range. Harry Harvey Best wrote: Thanks all, I figured as much. My lap top is down with a bad motherboard, at least according to the local repair shop, and my desktop (the 754) is

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-28 Thread Harvey Best
a really dumb question What is the exact model Toshiba. My guess is Toshiba direct, the part is ~$600-700 range. Harry Harvey Best wrote: Thanks all, I figured as much. My lap top is down with a bad motherboard, at least according to the local repair

Re: [H] probably a really dumb question

2008-02-28 Thread Harry McGregor
Harvey Best wrote: Its a Toshiba Satellite PSM40V-07001. The shop was saying 500 for part and 250-300 install. That is probably about right. Based on the specs of the laptop, I don't think I would consider putting $500 into it. Take a look at this laptop: