<VV> computer geek help

[Mark Corbin]

Thanks to all who volunteered help with my intermittant computer problem.
Got quite a few responses, and enough advice that I have a good idea where
to start. Anything with electrical problems is sometimes like nailing jello
to a tree. 

Anyway, the first thing that quite a few suggested was to check the power
supply. I'm not sure what supply the builder used, so that's a good place
to start. I DO know that he used a "supposedly" good brand new motherboard
and latest available processor, along with a new case. And since the
problem can happen even on a cold startup as well as after hours of
running, I don't think it's a heat-related problem.

As it stands, the computer has all the capabilities and components I can
think of ever using. It has a DVD reader, DVD burner (all formats), 250 zip
drive, floppy drive, multiple 2.0 USB ports (all the above internal), and
an external printer. It's an otherwise top-notch machine all around. Why
spend more money with an off-the-rack machine that probably doesn't have
the equipment or performance capabilities that this one has?

What I AM stuck with is a sometimes backwoods power supply company, and
being extremely rural, it's prone to power spikes and drops. So there's
another possible problem area. And since I'm this far back in the sticks,
that's why I'm stuck with yesterday's connections (dial-up), unless I can
spend a fortune every month for satellite or Time/Worthless cable service.

But there were also other suggestions that are good possibilities as well.
Again, thanks to all for the help.

-Mark


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