Power Supply Unit (PSU)
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Ok, as you all know i have the first problem with my computer
1)I have this problem whereby whenever I turn on my PC Speakers too loud, my monitor would blink, meaning, it switches off and turns on again. (also, the power indicated it went off and on again).
then i got this 2nd problem, do u think it is link to the first problem and with the PSU
2) Sometimes my right speaker will go very very soft, and then must wait dunno how long, maybe a few days or so, then the speaker will go back to the original volume...
Could it be my speaker fault, or is it the PSU fault, or sound card or wad?
maybe the 2 problems give an answer if anyone knows.. -
How many watts is your PSU?
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How to check? PSU is the adapter thing?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:How many watts is your PSU? -
No. It is inside your CPU.Originally posted by FadeToBlack:How to check? PSU is the adapter thing?
This is the PSU. There is a sticker on this PSU which says how many watts. -
PSU wattage, doesn't affect signal output of your sound card.
Check your speakers' wires; see if the plugs of the connecting wire are loose or oxidated, which usually causes loss in signal.
Try plugging out the jacks and cleaning the jack contacts with a dry cloth.
Otherwise, see if you have any leaky or swollen caps on your mboard. -
But I don't think it is the PSU. Not enough power, computer will not even start.
Have you tried using your friend's speakers? Does the same thing happen again? -
my PSU max output power is 250WOriginally posted by ShutterBug:PSU wattage, doesn't affect signal output of your sound card.
Check your speakers' wires; see if the plugs of the connecting wire are loose or oxidated, which usually causes loss in signal.
Try plugging out the jacks and cleaning the jack contacts with a dry cloth.
Otherwise, see if you have any leaky or swollen caps on your mboard.
Err how to check leaky or swollen caps on mboard? -
What processor you using? Is the sound card on board? Meaning, when you buy the motherboard, the sound card comes with it.Originally posted by FadeToBlack:my PSU max output power is 250W
Err how to check leaky or swollen caps on mboard? -
Microsoft Windows XPOriginally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:What processor you using? Is the sound card on board? Meaning, when you buy the motherboard, the sound card comes with it.
Home Edition
Versions 2002
Service Pack 2
Hewlett-Packard
Pavilion
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
3.00GHz, 768MB of RAM
Err, i bought it from HP 1.. so i dunno if the sound card somes with it.. -
Best to list down your computer specifications like what you have in your comp. eg how many harddisk, cd/dvd rom, graphic card etc.
cos with 250W power supply it hard to maintain too many components unless you are running a P3 or equivalent computer. -
Do you have the specific details?Originally posted by FadeToBlack:Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Versions 2002
Service Pack 2
Hewlett-Packard
Pavilion
Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
3.00GHz, 768MB of RAM
Err, i bought it from HP 1.. so i dunno if the sound card somes with it..
Like this -
i don't think so, the speakers only start to become 'soft' after some time...Originally posted by strikefreedom:Best to list down your computer specifications like what you have in your comp. eg how many harddisk, cd/dvd rom, graphic card etc.
cos with 250W power supply it hard to maintain too many components unless you are running a P3 or equivalent computer. -
Processor is Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor supporting Hyper-Threading TechnologyOriginally posted by ndmmxiaomayi: -
seriously if you are running a P4 3GHz processor, and the power supply given to you is only 250W, something is not right. but anyway just a question, ur speaker draw power directly from the main or from the comp?
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What is the chipset?Originally posted by FadeToBlack:Processor is Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor supporting Hyper-Threading Technology
For example Intel 915 chipset. -
Need to know chipset first. Don't know chipset cannot tell.Originally posted by strikefreedom:seriously if you are running a P4 3GHz processor, and the power supply given to you is only 250W, something is not right. but anyway just a question, ur speaker draw power directly from the main or from the comp? -
even with the 1st generation of P4, you will need to have at least 300-350W on the safe side including future addon of component.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Need to know chipset first. Don't know chipset cannot tell.
for a standard comp with 1 harddisk, 1 DVD writer, 1 DVD rom, 1 graphic card, 1 sound card, 2 internal computer fan you will need between 300-350W to run safely. This also take into consideration of the CPU been used to.
also if the PSU unit is from some crappy manufacturer, it may not be very stable that is a mild fluctation from the main will cause it to either drop or increase in voltage which may cause the comp to sustain damage too. -
may i know how to see chipset?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:What is the chipset?
For example Intel 915 chipset. -
See the manual that comes with it.Originally posted by FadeToBlack:may i know how to see chipset? -
oh shyt i have to find it... any other ways..?Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:See the manual that comes with it.
btw how to see what mboard leaking or swollen.. -
Originally posted by FadeToBlack:oh shyt i have to find it... any other ways..?
btw how to see what mboard leaking or swollen..
Leaking motherboard.
How about model number of the HP computer? -
HP Pavilion t588dOriginally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:
Leaking motherboard.
How about model number of the HP computer?
i've found the whole thing that comes with the computer now..
err, but doesn't seem like the manual says about chipset.. -
ok all i know about is..
integrated dolby 5.1 surround sound ready
256mb nvidia geforce fx5500 with tv-out port
integrated 10/100 base-t eternet card
160gb HDD
768 DDR RAM
7xUSB 2.0 / IEEE 1394 -
Looks like you'll have to change the mboard if your caps leak like the image posted.
And, 250w is seriously under!
At least have 350w for that buffer to handle more load.
HP model of yours is rather dated. High time for a change. -
amazing that you have FX5500 card and using a 250w PSU! No wonder your image flickers and all that other weird symptoms.