I have some issues with the PSU.

[Selbio]

Congo,

Wouldn't it be better instead of getting another generic psu to just buy a name brand one and have somebody else install it for me?

[congo]

Just go with the warranty route for now, maybe see if they will put a bigger PSU in there for no extra cost or a few dollars extra.

And yes, I reckon 250watts of power is gonna be stretching it, it's probly struggling. I don't have any reservations about using a generic PSU as long as it has an excess wattage rating.

After the warranty period is over, you can go and buy a midi-tower case with a decent PSU. The slim line micro cases look pretty sweet, but they are very impractical as you have seen; cooling could also be a serious problem with them.

I'm generally not violent, but I feel like slapping every gamer/simmer who buys a Compaq or HP rig! .......but then, I would need a lot of help, wouldn't I

[Selbio]

Congo,
HP gave me the option of eaither sending the pc off somwhere or they can send a certified technician over to my house and install the unit. heck I'll do that myself and save the $30 they want to charge.

As far as the motherboard goes it is an Asus A7V8X-LA( A7V8-MX modified with Sata connectors and rear ieee port and a few other options. The BIOS is made by HP which means the only thing you can actually do is look at it because you cannot change timings or fan speeds or anything. here is a picture of it.


I'm going to try and see if they'll send it to me and I'll install itmyself that way I can save the $30 and buy a joystick with it.

Thanks everyone for the input.

[congo]

If you got very brave you could backup the current BIOS and flash a proper ASUS upgrade BIOS to it, that is, if the BIOS chip is standard.

[Selbio]

After Looking at it, it looks the same as the one I have,
I have the HP 3.08 Version. What is the difference between this one and the HP one? Will it add the option to run the fans at full speed?