Thanks.
Before this happened the pc was working fine, apart from one or two minor errors but i cant really REMEMBER cause its been so long since i last had it working.
Im not sure of the make and model as i GOT the parts from a computer fair and put it together myself, and it was working fine for at least a year before this happened so i dont think its my fault, as in not putting it together properly or none-compatable parts in it. i thought it might be the power supply so i got a new one and it worked for a bit before it CUT out. do you think it might be because of overloading plug extentions.
i would like the pc up and running but if thats not gonna happen i will have to put the HARD drive in another computer to get the data (which im guessing is what you would of said).

Or i could go and buy another power supply to get it working for another 30 mins and get as much data as i can off it before that power pack blows lol

Thanks for the help!!
No need to start 2 topics for the same issue...So you're saying that your original power supply went kaflooy and the second one did the same?

Alan <><  what was the ratings of the power supplies which packed up?
300w for old processors very basic use .
400w for newer processor and reasonable office and internet use,
500w plus for gaming machines, video and al stars and whistles

a rough guideHow about some details on those power supplies, both the original one and the last one you installed?  And, some info on the computer.  What's in it? Kaflooy....nice one Alan.