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vinceione

Posted 11/22/2008 11:08 AM

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Here's another idea.

Maybe the power connector you are using for the hard drive has no power on it. Does the PS have an additional connector you can use for the HD?

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kaitanuvax

Posted 11/22/2008 11:19 AM

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I did some research and found out some very interesting stuff...

"New" PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153023&Tpk=thermaltake%2b430w

Stock PSU
http://itwinkle.stores.yahoo.net/beathp3024ps.html

I just found out that the "new" PSU is ironically a very old ATX 1.1 model, while my stock is a ATX 2.2. Old ATX models would use the pin 20 (-5V), but is no longer required for newer ATX models. I am still unsure if that is related to the disk boot failure.

Also, my stock PSU has 1 more amp on the +12V rail than the "new" PSU.. go figure. Angry

I'm just going to buy this PSU and discard the "new" PSU. Great, there goes $40. >.>
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031
Two 12V rails for a total of 36A and ATX 2.3 to go at that. Should be plenty.

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