Hey,
I dont know how relevant this topic is to this forum, but i really need some insight and was hoping someone here could help me.
Well whats happened is, we have this new computer right, it run VistaBasic, 300gig HD, AMD Athlon x2 ETC.. and every couple of weeks the power supply blows. This power supply is labelled at AC240V/50Hz.
Can anyone assist me in dealing with this reoccurring nightmare that costs me a fortune (4 or 5 power supplies have blown and only now do i seek assistance ).

ThanksIs this a build you have done or from a supplier?it is from a supplier (HP, Compaq).I would SUSPECT the power source itself...have you had any of that home's wiring checked out ?YEAH, we recently had a whole re wiring done. So i doubt its that... I was thinking maybe the power supply is running to close to maximum the whole time, but am unsure. ;/What make and wattage are these PSU's and where are you getting them from ? ?When you say the power supply blows, does the computer just not start? does it die during operation? Do you smell BURNT electronics?....have you changed the power cord from the supply to the power bar?Well, initially we were getting them from HP, and they were sending a guy out to fix it. But then after the third time we bought one. The one we bought (the most recent one) is a XSonic, Model: ATX P4-500W.

By blow i mean yesterday i heard a loud pop and smelt burning electronics.

The reason i think its not the wiring in the house is because, we have had two other desktop pcs that lasted a few years even on the dodgey wiring.. so yeah and its just now with this new pc that the power supplies are blowing every week or so.The rewiring of the home and the power supplies popping seems too much of a coincidence...Is there anything else plugged into that circuit that could be interfering with the computer?.......... change that power cord as well......mmmm.. yeah.. well i rang a mate and asked him and he said something about the output of the circuit MIGHT be faulty (in the sense that too much voltage is coming through). I will call my electricity supplier and get them to check the wiring for us, and all that.. hopefully we can get the problem fixed.

I will get back to you's when I have explored that avenue.
Thanks for all your help.