[GLLUG] desktop freezing??

Charles Ulrich charles at bityard.net
Wed Nov 28 21:03:42 EST 2007


Kinda funny this thread pops up... two nights ago I had to replace the
power supply in one of my machines because the caps were starting to
blow. One thing about blown caps is that you almost always know when
they're going because the room smells like your computer is on fire.

Charles

On Nov 28, 2007 5:56 PM, Chris Chan <crazytales at gmail.com> wrote:
> Asus used quality capacitors on P3 era boards but cheaped out in the
> Prescott P4 era where arguably quality caps were needed most. USB
> powering issues would be my first guess since a lot of your devices
> are bus powered (mouse, keyboard, webcam). Since both USB devices and
> the CPU are powered on the +5v rail, your PSU's 5v rail is progbably
> getting overloaded.
>
>
> On Nov 28, 2007 11:29 AM, Michael Rudas <audiotech50 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Benjamin Cathey wrote:
> >
> > > As far as Power Supplies go - the more wattage the better, correct?
> > >  The system will only draw what it needs, right?  Or am I remembering wrong?
> >
> > Mostly right.  The efficiency and power factor ratings of
> > higher-wattage PSs is kinda variable, but differences are (usually)
> > minor, especially for quality units.  A 400W PS would not be overkill;
> > an 800-watt one would.  I still think the PS is the problem, but check
> > the caps, as well.
> >
> > > I figured Linux would have a message somewhere if the problem was overheating though.
> >
> > It was only a suggestion based on experience.  Linux can't read ALL
> > thermal-monitor ICs, unfortunately -- but the BIOS can.
> >
> >
> > ~~ Mikey
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