[olug] Hardware problems on an HP desktop

[Phil Brutsche]

Eric Pierce wrote:
> Well, swapping out the memory didn't help.
> 
> I've considered the power supply, but I (irrationally?) deduced that if there's
> any kind of power to the system, then the power supply must be alright. 
> Obviously, Bill, you think otherwise.  I have a spare power supply so I'll give
> that a go.  
> 
> 
> I also considered that the MOBO may be the problem.  I dug around on ebay a
> while back and found the same MOBO for ~$30-40.  Now I can't find what model it
> is on HP's site (they updated the specs page and dummied down the specs! @#$&)
> Jay, once I figure out the mobo model (ASUS??), I'll check with you to see if
> you have one and/or can get one in stock.

It's amazing what you can find on eBay when you know the proper search 
terms.

Eric, I think this is what you want:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3462927808&category=16180

This one is similar in appearance to the one above:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3462214855&category=42006

$30 - $40 is typical for a quality Socket 370 motherboard.

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Phil Brutsche
phil at brutsche.us