Digging through my old stuff, I found this old video from a "how-to build your own PC" guide I was working on at the time. At the shop ...
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This week concludes our look at common PC problems and the steps you can take to resolve them on your own.
Problem: My computer won’t turn on.
As always, rule out the obvious causes first. Check that the computer’s power cord is plugged into a live wall outlet. If this outlet is controlled by a wall switch — which is not advisable — make sure it’s on, or better yet, plug it into a different outlet. Confirm you’re getting juice by testing with a lamp or some other device. Still nothing? Check the main circuit breaker for the room you’re in. When in doubt, consult an electrician.
If the computer is plugged into a power strip, surge protector or battery backup, make sure it is switched on, and if equipped with a circuit breaker, check to see whether it has been tripped. If everything looks OK, confirm they work by testing with another device. Finally, for testing purposes, bypass the extension and plug your computer directly into a wall outlet.
As I was saying recently I was working on an amateur production of Footloose for dBS Solutions . The director at the eleventh hour decided to scrap the live band and go with a multi tracked band recording and playback solution (I won’t be into the MU ethics of this!). But in order for this to playback and work correctly we needed an audio playback system which could playback at least 16 channels of audio and more importantly have good redundancy. We turned to what we know and love best… Qlab .
We currently use Qlab for sound effects, stereo playback, basic video and MIDI routing and triggering. However we now had to up the ante. The plan was to develop a Qlab system to playback both the Multi-track band, Sound Effects and handle the MIDI routing. To do this we would need a dual mac machine, that would allow instant switch-over of at least 16 Channels of Audio and MIDI In and Out.
1500W DC output (1600W peak), the Strider ST1500 is effectively at the limit of what an internal PC power supply can achieve in terms of wattage rating.
Pay attention, too, to the wattage of the unit's power supply. If you see power supplies of 500 watts or higher, you know you're not necessarily looking at
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Apr 02, 2010 from Krystal Vaughan
Seventeam ST-850PAF 850W Power Supply: Any PC enthusiast and gamer knows that having the right amount of power for the
Apr 02, 2010 from krystal vaughan
Seventeam ST-850PAF 850W Power Supply: Any PC enthusiast and gamer knows that having the right amount of power for...
Apr 02, 2010 from Krystal Vaughan
Seventeam ST-850PAF 850W Power Supply: Any PC enthusiast and gamer knows that having the right amount of power for...
Apr 02, 2010 from Jeffy
Someone abused my pc at work and got its power supply fried!!! grrrr! took one of the other power supply of the other pc's nyahahahahaha >:)
Apr 01, 2010 from bommarketplace
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I'm only posting this so someone can tell me how many watts in total that I have. Please help.
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1500W DC output (1600W peak), the Strider ST1500 is effectively at the limit of what an internal PC power supply can achieve in terms of wattage rating.
If you're paranoid, you can connect a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to your device before proceeding. Make sure that the hardware is plugged in.
Seventeam ST-850PAF 850W Power Supply: Any PC enthusiast and gamer knows that having the right amount of power for the 
Seventeam ST-850PAF 850W Power Supply: Any PC enthusiast and gamer knows that having the right amount of power for... 
Someone abused my pc at work and got its power supply fried!!! grrrr! took one of the other power supply of the other pc's nyahahahahaha >:)
HQRP Heavy-Duty AC Adapter / Charger / Power Supply Cord for ASUS Eee PC 1005HA / 1005HA-E / 1005HA-P / 1005HA-V... 
