looking for help on the power supply of a emachine 2.6 ghz intel celron w/8og harddrive. After shuting down computer i notice the power supply fan still running , is this NORMAL. the reason iam asking is, we lost power in the house and had a hard time restarting the computer. thanks for any help.Does your power supply have ECASO technology? ECASO technology keep fans running for cooling down your internal case and power supply temperature for 3 minutes after SHUTDOWN. It's a long shot, but something to consider. Not likely, though, since you're just noticing this now.

I've always taken the approach that troubleshooting power supplies isn't really worth it. The risk/reward just doesn't justify messing with it. Plus, a replacement can be acquired for a fairly inexpensive price assuming you're not someone who has to have name brand/latest and greatest hardware.

Of course, that's assuming that the problem is in your power supply. If you don't have a warrenty, I WOULD suggest acquiring a different power supply (either from retail or from someone who has an extra) and seeing if that fixes your problem. If not, move on from there.thanks for the thoughts. will try now to find a power supply, i have no problems with a generic brand.
they help in todays world. No problem. Good luck and let me know if the problem persists. I'd be happy to help you troubleshoot further if that proves to be necessary.try looking on www.newegg.com

they have alot of computer parts and related stuff for cheapPower supplies are ANOTHER area where you truly get what you pay for. Here's one for $10.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=AP400W&cat=PWR

Would I put it in a machine that I cared about the components? Absolutely no way!Quote

Power supplies are another area where you truly get what you pay for. Here's one for $10.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=AP400W&cat=PWR

Would I put it in a machine that I cared about the components? Absolutely no way!