Cheap Barebones for Athlon XP 3200+

[Bulldog13]

My younger bro spilled beer in his shuttle computer. Now it turns on for like 7 seconds and cuts out. Assuming the worst, what is a good cheap barebones I can get for him ? It is for a 3200+ and I would like the case "smaller", but not as small as the shuttle. AGP, ddr400, etc. Also what is a good fan for that cpu ? I believe I bought it oem b/c shuttle comes with its own version.

Also, what can cause a comp to post for 5- 7 seconds and turn off.

Thx

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

I couldn't resist. Definite party foul. Have you removed all unnecessary components to see if there was something you could remove and let it boot? And have you inspected the mobo / cleaned with alcohol ( :laugh: ), I mean, isopropyl <sp> alcohol?

 

[Bulldog13]

Originally posted by: tasburrfoot78362
I couldn't resist. Definite party foul. Have you removed all unnecessary components to see if there was something you could remove and let it boot? And have you inspected the mobo / cleaned with alcohol ( :laugh: ), I mean, isopropyl <sp> alcohol?

Haven't cracked it open yet, still at work.

 

[imported_Tick]

Let it dry, thoroughly, then take it out, test it with bar minimum, not even graphics card, just see if it will boot to post.

 

[MiniDoom]

get your bro this case for his mobo:laugh:. clean it off with isopropyl .

 

[Firsttime]

And if it dosn't post, Socket A motherboard are getting pretty exspencive new due to lack of demand. I would check the FS forums here and try and build a barebones from scratch or just buy him a used motherboard if thats all he needs. Maybe a DFI Lanparty for something.

 

[imported_g33k]

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
get your bro this case for his mobo:laugh:. clean it off with isopropyl .

Woah that case is awesome. I bet he built that thing after finishing the 12 pack! :laugh:

 

[GreyMittens]

What kind of beer was it?

 

[Bulldog13]

Originally posted by: GreyMittens
What kind of beer was it?

natty lite

 

[Bulldog13]

drunkbro : ur post is slightly incorrect, it does not turn on; only a little green light inside the tower goes on for 7 seconds

 

[MiniDoom]

Originally posted by: Bulldog13
drunkbro : ur post is slightly incorrect, it does not turn on; only a little green light inside the tower goes on for 7 seconds

time to get a new mobo.:beer:

 

[Bulldog13]

Originally posted by: rdubbz420

Originally posted by: Bulldog13
drunkbro : ur post is slightly incorrect, it does not turn on; only a little green light inside the tower goes on for 7 seconds

time to get a new mobo.:beer:

Why do you say that ?

 

[morrisbj]

Originally posted by: Firsttime
And if it dosn't post, Socket A motherboard are getting pretty exspencive new due to lack of demand. I would check the FS forums here and try and build a barebones from scratch or just buy him a used motherboard if thats all he needs. Maybe a DFI Lanparty for something.

I hadn't heard much about DFI from that time period, so I looked them up and found one I'd like to replace my old MSI KT400 board with, but I can't seem to find any for sale. Is the Lanparty NFII Ultra B not produced anymore?