HAY GUYS

**RacinReaver** · Local time: Aug 15, 2007, 03:55 PM

I'd start by disconnecting everything except for the CPU and RAM to see if you get the same error. If so I'd say it's either the PSU or CPU.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

**RacinReaver** · Local time: Aug 16, 2007, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Kaleb.G

Everything has been disconnected from the PSU/mobo except the CPU, RAM, and fans. The POST is now a single short beep denoting normal startup, but it still shuts off after 4 seconds.

That would make me think it's one of the things you disconnected that was causing the problem. Perhaps try a new video card in there and see if that changes things (even an old PCI one would be fine)?

Another possibility is the PSU is deadish and can only stay on for about four seconds before shorting out, overheating, or some other sort of thing going wrong. If you have another PSU somewhere else in the house I'd recommend trying that with just the RAM plugged in and see if you can access your BIOS.

When you turn the computer on does it smell like burnt electronics at all (sniff around the back of the PSU)?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

**RacinReaver** · Local time: Aug 31, 2007, 09:10 AM

The fan could be unbalanced. Is it an older card or is your machine not sitting level?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

**RacinReaver** · Local time: Aug 31, 2007, 01:57 PM

I have a fan on my video card where it'll happen now and then, I usually just bang the side of my computer until it jars it into the right place. Other times I've found if I put a thin book or two under various legs of the case and tilt it a few degrees it'll help the fan slide into a happier spot where it won't resonate as badly.

How ya doing, buddy?