Hardware problem: Dead desktop

[James Dumay]

Mark,
I just replaced my Sock 478 Pentium 4 2.8ghz this weekend with a highend
Intel Core 2.

Would this be any use to you? I think the AGP in this board might be a
little dodge..

James

On Nov 10, 2007 1:31 PM, Mark M Lambert <mark+linux.ubuntu at marklambert.net>
wrote:

> Hi Leslie, thanks for your reply. The computer is about 3 years old,
> assembled by myself from bits and pieces so no warranty (didn't keep
> receipts). I don't have a spare video card, foolishly threw away when I
> moved house 2 months ago! I live in St Peters, about 10 mins from the
> Sydney CBD.
> Specs:
> Intel PEntium 4 2.4GHz
> 512Mb DDR RAM (one stick)
> Gigabyte GA-8S648FX mobo
> Unknown brand low-end Nvidia card near-new
> file:///usr/share/ubuntu-artwork/home/index.html,,Samsung DVD burner
> Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 hard drive
>  .. and i've just noticed a bad burning smell coming from the CPU...
> :(
>
>
>
> ----- Original message -----
> From: "Leslie Gossner" <clownius at gossner.id.au>
> To: "Mark M Lambert" <mark+linux.ubuntu at marklambert.net>
> Cc: "Ubuntu" <ubuntu-au at lists.ubuntu.com> Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007
>    11:41:17 +1100 Subject: Re: Hardware problem: Dead desktop
>
> Hi Mark Depends where in Sydney you are and how comfortable you are
> opening your computer up. Firstly is it under warranty?  If its not
> heres what i would check out. Quick and easy check is the Video card. If
> you have a spare or can borrow one try swapping it.  Most of all it
> sounds like a dead Motherboard (how old is the machine?) They can die
> due to power issues (like storms).  I know a great place in the Blue
> Mountains and if your in western Sydney i could even pop over and have a
> look myself if you need the help. Give some more details on the specs of
> the machine and where in Sydney you are and we can work it out from
> there. Good Luck Leslie Gossner
>
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