Problem with computer

Cooper

Cooper

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I was playing counter-strike 2 days ago, when my computer for some reason just shut down. I thought there was a power surge, but all other electronics in the house were fine. I tried booting up my pc again, but no no prevail. Not even the fans would start up. The odd thing was, all my LED lights were still on. I replaced my power supply with a less powerful one just to test it, and everything turned on....but my video card started smoking so I shut that off quickly.
So I'm wondering what exact part is fried, power supply or video card. I have a feeling it might be both, and if that's the case, I might as well buy a new machine. Any ideas?
 
the older PSU probably fried out completely, the new one isnt powerful enough to power your computer, I recommend you try to get a stronger PSU from someone else you know and try it out, then everything should work, if so, then buy one that has the appropriate wattages, wat are your sys. specs?
 
I still can't go anywhere, my dad thinks that all my friends are going to supply me with drugs. <_<
 
And specs:
2.8ghz pentium 4 (prescott, ninjafetus makes fun of me every time he uses my pc)
Radeon 9800pro
512mb ddr ram
400W power supply (my pc is being a pain in the ass and won't open so I can't check company.
 
Well if you're video card started smoking I would imagine that it's dead as well, burning silicon can't be good.
 
Well, I got an Ultra 500W power supply, plugged it in, and everything works...except for my video card. bah.
 
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