Hi there recently built a pc,sempron 2800 on a compatible motherboard with correct ram, the problem i have is when i plug a usb device into the pc mainly a broadband modem, what happens is the mouse freezes up and the back panel of pc heats up quickly, the cpu power supply etc are at there normal tempreature, Anyone got any ideas

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do you have the jumper settings correct for the usb on your motherboard? check your motherboard manual for specific instructions on this.

It sound like a short, a resistive load will generate heat.

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