Standard ATX power supplies aren't designed to turn on unless they are properly connected to a motherboard. This helps to ensure that they can't power up and damage computer components if the plug isn ...

Don’t underestimate the importance of your PC’s power source. A good power supply serves as the cornerstone for a low-maintenance and highly reliable computer. But more often than not, boxed, ...

I have a slight problem. I recently bought a motherboard and processor from an old Dell Dimension 4500 (P4 1.8ghz), which the model number of the motherboard is 4P615. It's for a box I built for my ...

Troubleshooting computer power issues can be difficult, as the problem could originate with the power supply unit, or PSU, or the motherboard. Testing each component separately helps narrow down where ...

Which side of a PC case power or reset switch is positive or negative? (and can I damage my motherboard by connecting it incorrectly?) No, you won't damage a motherboard by connecting the power and ...

Here's the situation --<P>I'm putting a wood face-plate on a case, and need a new switch to put on it. It's a standard ATX case.<P>The old switch has a funny-shaped stupid looking button -- I don't ...