Power/power supply problem

[jerrygarcia]

Specs
K7S5A ver. 3
XP 1600+
384 mb PC133
20 g WD HDD 7200
Lite-on 16x DVD-rom
Mitsumi FDD
VisionTek GF4 Ti 4200 128mb
CaseEdge case w 320w p/s
2x80mm ballbearing fans intake and exhaust.

Here's the problem. The board has lost 3 capacitors(bulging and leaking). No power to the board, no fans.

This is the second board and possibly another power supply that I have lost. The machine was on the second floor at work. We do have a generator for a back up to the building and it does self tests.

I have not checked the voltage/amps on the surge suppressor that the machine is plugged into during normal power or change over/generator power.

I do know that a 350w p/s is recommended for the video card that I have, but it also burned up(same symptoms) the 'slot a' system that was there before. 600mhz slot a, gf2 mx400, 128mb pc133.

Where should I start beside checking my power voltage and amps, shore vs. generator? I don't have a ups on it, will that help? Anyone ever have this recurring problem? I will test all power the next day I am here and am returning the board for exchange and possibly upgrading the case/ power supply.

Any suggestions?

[fyxxer32]

bump for my buddy, wish I could help you. Sounds like you need an electrician....hey WAIT YOU ARE an electrician!!!

[jerrygarcia]

^bump^

I did return the board today and they exchanged it for a new K7S5A mobo. I brought the whole machine in so he could see the whole set up. I ended up changing it out right there on his counter. Anybody ever build a machine on the counter of a store as a customer?

[Brainchild]

Maybe it is the surge suppresor causing the problem,just guessing really

A UPS may help,at least it will have constant even power,even during switch over times.Plus they're not that high compared to a new MOBO and PSU

[rockpile]

bump for the legendary Jerry

[fyxxer32]

jerry , you know eddy has a ups in his locker, not real sure of the size or condition . I did research it for him to see what it is once though.

[PresterJohn]

a ups would be HIGHLY recommended in your case. if the power is really as bad as you describe, be prepared to hear the thing sound off each time the power fluctuates...

[jerrygarcia]

A good UPS is in the plan. Recommendations?

[fyxxer32]

What else is on the same circuit there at the station? Does the generator run all the circuits or just partial?

[jerrygarcia]

Half of the station is on back-up power, essentials. I'll have to check tomorrow to see if it is on that side. Chris and I talked about running a dedicated circuit for it. I'm definately buying a UPS.