I recently changed my PC case, moving all the innards from t'other exactly as they were found, but the video card started playing up, as in no picture at all (It wasn't the monitor, I checked). Today I switched it on with the intention of having a look when I see wisps of smoke...Not good...
2 of the little fuses on the motherboard had burnt out. So, unless its reparable, I'm looking at a new MB, a new graphics card and a new PSU ( The one I have doesn't quite fit the case)
I have DDR memory, is that prevelant in new motherboards? if so that would save me a few quid. I'm assuming I can salvage memory, processor, drives etc. etc.
What am I looking for in a new motherboard? What should I pay? (remember that most components are more expensive over here than in the US)
This is a real kick in the teeth for me...I had just finished some Geography coursework, it was too recent to be included in my cycle of back up, thats a lot of work down the pan! I ain't gonna get a brand new SATA motherboard in the next week when I havent tuppence. I am in soooo much trouble come monday in double geography.
Then there's all my priceless data that the government is still looking for
2 of the little fuses on the motherboard had burnt out. So, unless its reparable, I'm looking at a new MB, a new graphics card and a new PSU ( The one I have doesn't quite fit the case)
I have DDR memory, is that prevelant in new motherboards? if so that would save me a few quid. I'm assuming I can salvage memory, processor, drives etc. etc.
What am I looking for in a new motherboard? What should I pay? (remember that most components are more expensive over here than in the US)
This is a real kick in the teeth for me...I had just finished some Geography coursework, it was too recent to be included in my cycle of back up, thats a lot of work down the pan! I ain't gonna get a brand new SATA motherboard in the next week when I havent tuppence. I am in soooo much trouble come monday in double geography.
Then there's all my priceless data that the government is still looking for