CPU: Amd Athlon 64 3500+
Ram: 1 gig DDR
OS: Windows XP Pro
Video Card: Ati radeon 9800 all in wonder
Sound Card: Soundblaster audigy 2 ZS
Power source: 480 watts (made by ColorsIt!)

The computer was working fine until today, for some strange reason. I turned on the TV guide software on my computer (Gemstar +)and the screen went dark. The TV guide also turns on the TV at the same time. My computer had been on for several days non-stop before. After trying to reboot manually, it did not work. Therefore, I turned off the power switch and turned it back on. Then I turned on the computer. A very high pitched noise occurred, and the computer froze. I tried a few more times and got Windows to boot. I tried the TV Guide once again, and it worked for a while. The high pitched noise had gone away. However, after a few minutes, the same problem occurred. I tried again shutting off the power source several times, but the computer would just freeze before loading Windows, with the same high-pitched sound. I tried again several times, but after a while, the screen did not respond to me turning on the computer. To further worsen my problems, the computer started turning on as soon as I flicked the power source back on, which gives me no control as to when and how I turn on my computer. Right now, nothing is working. Only a blank, dark sceen, and no sound (of windows loading, or anything). When the hard drives are plugged in, i still hear them ticking away as usual, but there is still no picture on the monitor.

By the way, there are also no beeps that I hear. I just reinstalled RAM and tried a minimal install (mobo, vid card, psu, keyboard, monitor), but to no avail. Could it have something to do with my powersupply?

Anybody, please help!!! I have important projects to finish on that computer!!!

Hi Aznmaven,

Welcome to PHCF, we have a terrific team of techs with a great mix of skills, I am sure that we will be able to help you determine the cause of your problems.

First of all, have you tried disconnecting your computer from the power supply and letting it cool down completely before an attempt at reboot? I would also attempt to boot into Safe Mode with the minimum install.

Have you tried switching out the powersupply and restarting? Is your cooling system working properly? Have you tried swapping out the vid card?

Hardware is not my area of expertise, but if you could please post the answers to my questions, they will help our hardware gurus further assist you. Looking forward to your reply.

TTFN

LGW

Thanks for answering. I can't even boot to bios. Yes, I've unplugged the power supply. I can't find another vid card or PSU to test. My cooling is working fine. Anthing else to know?

Hi Aznmaven,

Without being able to test those two things, I am afraid I am at a loss.:icon_scra But as I said before, hardware is not my area of expertise. I am sure that one of our hardware gurus will be online shortly. By tomorow, you should have a few more ideas.

Keep an eye out for their posts.

TTFN

LGW

Hi there,
Did you say the HDs are ticking? When you take out the HDs and shake them in your head, do they make a clicking noise?" If so then your HDs are damaged. Happened to me once, never knew what happened until a tech told me to listen if the HD made any noise, I told him it was a making a soft clicky noise and he told me that meant he HD was damaged and most likely dead and to buy a new one...

I think he means the normal "HD at work" clicking sound , but a quick question ,i don't really like to shake HD's but how do you shake a HD "in youre head" ? :icon_joke