CPU power question Hardware and Software Hardware by John_54 Okay computer will turn on, no post, but HD and lights come on without power to the CPU plug in. When I put the plug back in for the CPU power (4or6prong dont remember) on the MB it wont start at all. Hope that makes sense. I am thinking bad CPU. I have tried multiple power supplies already. CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by Dj_Chow … below. I know that one has more graphics power but the other has more cpu power, so as you can see this is… Motherboard woudn't respond when the cpu power is plugged Hardware and Software Hardware by walata I have a Gigabyte g31m-es2l motherboard, and when ever i plug the cpu power into the motherboard from the power supply it wouldn't come on, I've tried 3 different power supply with different watts and voltage but it's still the same problem.... what can i do? Re: CPU power question Hardware and Software Hardware by Ewald Horn Is the CPU fan turning? I've had some MB's that won't power up if the CPU fan doesn't reach full speed. Also, it could be that the CPU is not seated properly, or that the RAM isn't seated properly. Are there no POST beeps or lights that can give you a slight clue as to what is going on? Dedicated more cpu power to one application? Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by Bob_Bobber0 Hey guys, my first post on here, anyway I once knew a way to dedicated for cpu power to a single application. It was a line of code that I typed into notepad, and saved as a certain type of file. I was wondering if anyone could help me out? Thanks. CPU not powers ON,but boots automatically after 2 hours Hardware and Software Hardware by arulprakash … problem happening like this always, any SMPS power problem or in motherboard or in memory RAM… at al even when i press the CPU power switch button in the morning,then no boot….. By the previous day i switched the CPU power switch ON in the morning, then in …soft brush, not by disconnecting all the power supply,just removed all the connection by the… cpu power on fail Hardware and Software Hardware by denmark when i press the power button nothing happens. tried to use my power supply to other cpu its ok. what do you think is the problem? Re: cpu power on fail Hardware and Software Hardware by The New Normal Very likely, but didn't you say you "tried to use my power supply to other cpu its ok" I thought this meant you tested your PSU on another setup and it worked fine. Is that correct? If so your PSU is either too weak for your setup or the problem is elsewhere. What are the specs? (PSU wattage, mobo type, graphics, CPU, RAM) Re: cpu power on fail Hardware and Software Hardware by denmark i have installed a new mother board but now the power starts but cannot continue until it stops. do you think the power supply is defective? Re: cpu power on fail Hardware and Software Hardware by The New Normal … usual suspect). If you literally mean NOTHING happens, is your power button in the motherboard the right way? If so your… Re: Motherboard woudn't respond when the cpu power is plugged Hardware and Software Hardware by Rik_ The first thing to do is to check if the power switch is connected correctly and that the wires aren't broken on it. Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by Catweazle What do you want to use the notebook for? Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by Dj_Chow The notebook would be used mostly for video editing along with some gaming and minor graphics design. Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by Catweazle From what I can gather the display circuitry in those systems is much of a muchness. Low end 3D graphics! I reckon I'd grab the AMD system if the prices are comparable. Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by Dj_Chow I forgot to say that the notebook will be also be used for basic office use, web surfing and listening to music, but then again i would think that would matter once you go over anthlon 2600+ or p4 2.8GH.......would it?? Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by Dj_Chow the amd system is cheaper by at least $200 American....... Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by Catweazle And more capable I'd suspect ;) Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by belama Wrong! Intel is much more capable in terms of Video, Audio or any other encoding. The 640 also has 2mb of L2 cache and the DDR2 memory should help. Check the benchmarks, the 640 is on top of the 4000+. And as for gaming, sure the AMD is better but if you dont have a resonable video card, its worth nothing. I would definitely pay 200$ more for the … Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by Catweazle My bad. didn't realise the 640 was a 2Mb cache chip oops :) Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by belama [QUOTE=Catweazle]My bad. didn't realise the 640 was a 2Mb cache chip oops :)[/QUOTE] We all make errors!! I just made one check my edit. lol I would still go for the intel. Video card and screen would be a big deal for me. Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by Catweazle I'm not having a good night here at all. I thought the video card was an X300 :( Yes, I'd go along with that. The slightly better video and bigger display would tip my choice also. Re: CPU Power or GPU Power Hardware and Software Hardware by djrivera1 Go with system 2 INTEL Here the reasons 1. Faster ram 5200 533mhz 2. better video card 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) X600 3. Bigger L2 cache 2.0mb plus 4. Intel® Extended Memory 64 TechnologyΦ 5. Bigger lcd display 6. LightScribe Label comeout nice hard to find disks Still Intel is faster in encoding video, will need faster harddrive … CPU usage 100% Hardware and Software Information Security by zodiacfever … one the the 5-6 svchost.exe is using 100ish % cpu power for no reason it seems. ive used process explorer to… Re: cpu and video encoding Hardware and Software Hardware by Suspishio …can use multiple CPUs and ideally can utilise the processing power on a top line Nvidia graphics card (but if …good as a single Dual Core. 2/ For video encoding, CPU power is everything. The INTEL web site will tell you which… using freeware to do the encoding, then it's processor power only that matters. 5/ 50C heat doesn't matter. … Re: Blown Motherboard...CPU....power supply????? Hardware and Software Hardware by mike_2000_17 …that an AC to DC converter (commonly known as a power-supply) work through induction through a magnetic core (a … core. Normally, if a competent engineer designed the power-supply, a power surge on the AC side should not cross over…really massive). The mistake that is often done in cheap power-supplies is that magnetic core is chosen as "… Re: Blown Motherboard...CPU....power supply????? Hardware and Software Hardware by mike_2000_17 … that new computer is not complete garbage quality, the power supply will have protections against overloading the motherboard. Usually… short, the damage should be limited to the power supply (unless the power supply is of extreme poor quality). I am… almost 100% sure that replacing the power supply is going to fix it. At least, it'… Re: Blown Motherboard...CPU....power supply????? Hardware and Software Hardware by rubberman If you have a 230v main power and the system was switched to 115v, then the increased … can have caused serious damage to the system, although many power supplies have limiter circuitry (fuse or circuit breaker) that can… the damage to the system. As Mike suggests, a new power supply may work, but there are no guarantees. I have… Blown Motherboard...CPU....power supply????? Hardware and Software Hardware by dingo# … computer has been majorly overloaded. Is this a blown power supply, motherboard, CPU?? can it be fixed, or is it 'bye bye… Re: Blown Motherboard...CPU....power supply????? Hardware and Software Hardware by PcTestCard.com I beleved the PSU is shorted for sure, replace the PSU. If the mobo still not be able to power on, the mobo and other parts could likely get damaged as well, check for any damaged capacitor as well. Hope this helps. Bill Tech Manager, WPTinc. power problem of tecra8000 Hardware and Software Hardware by sc.farid power on led glows green,but machine does not beeps or displays nothing.pl.help me by supplying a copy of mother board service manual.