[stone66]

Well i had my power go out 2 times in a ROW a few monthes ago and then I've been having pc problems since First my pc started with>> when you would shut my pc off it would turn right back on a second later so then i replaced the power supply and then I was still having problems with it booting erraticly sometimes it will boot fully and sometimes it will not my best friend knows more and he tried everything he could think of loose connections, flashing the bios,ect and it still only boots when it wants im thinking something is wrong with the motherboard...So i am going to need to buy a new one with onboard sound and lan can someone point me in the right direction i am also on a budget...

 

[Triple6]

What do currently have for a computer? RAM, CPU, and powersupply are the most important information we need to provide suggestions.

Also how much are you willing spend?

 

[stone66]

300 watt ps, 512mb ram,Amd athlon Xp 2200...

I was looking to spend like 50-70 bucks total just as long as my pc lasts me for a while longer till i upgrade again to 64 bit

 

[stone66]

bump

 

[n2gun]

I would be looking at the switch on the front. If it is sticking it could cause that problem.

 

[stone66]

naw i highly doubt that ...Also when i boot up it says the cpu is unworkable , and then i go into the browser and change the cpu speed and it doesnt boot at all really

 

[dai]

i would include a more powerful power supply in the purchase

 

[Triple6]

Most boards in that price range are budget boards, but this one's very nice and its $70:
MSI nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU, Model "K7N2 Delta-L" RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-130-419&depa=0

Or still cheaper but good:
EPoX KT400A Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU, Model "EP-8K9A7I" -RETAIL $52
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-123-207&depa=0

A new powersupply may be a wise purcahse as well, something above the 350 watt mark from a quality manufacturer like Antec, Thermaltake, Startech, Enermax, etc.

 

[LionsMike]

Go to TigerDirect and check some of their Motherboard/CPU combo deals. You will find that in that area paying more and waiting for the rebate can really make some great deals

 

[hounddoglgs]

get a ups too- they are pretty cheap these days