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Probably bad memory or a problem with the onboard graphics. Have you tried taking the memory out and re-seating it? Maybe just try one DIMM at a time if you can. Wouldn't hurt to try a PCI display card if all else fails.
yes, i've reseated the memory and it only has one DIMM in it. I would try adding in a PCI display card but i dont really want to risk breaking mine!
...but don't go too cheap. It can be a false economy. You spend a fiver on a PSU, which is poor quality and blows taking out your entire system.
I couldn't justify spending £50-£100 on a PSU, but I did get a nice silent one that was knocked down to £30 a couple of months ago.
...but don't go too cheap. It can be a false economy. You spend a fiver on a PSU, which is poor quality and blows taking out your entire system.
I couldn't justify spending £50-£100 on a PSU, but I did get a nice silent one that was knocked down to £30 a couple of months ago.
He could always buy a good one for himself and put his in his parents old machine
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), which suggests new mobo needed.
