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Discussion in 'Technology' started by Jiwi, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. Jiwi

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    BIOS are beeping, and after researching for hours, I'm thinking that the mobo is shot due to HP making awful computers. I tried replacing the RAM to no avail, and I also plugged in an independent GFX card since the current one is integrated (but since I have no idea whatsoever of what I'm doing, who knows if I did it right).

    So either way, it's a Phoenix BIOS and apparently 1 constant beep has been drawn back to a shot mobo. The mobo is from an hp a6500f (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...foCategory&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=3740339)

    It's about $110. So at this point, is it really worth replacing, or should I just go en route to buying a new custom PC? Or am I doing something completely wrong and is the mobo completely fine?

    Thanks guys! Any and all help is and will be appreciated :'D
     
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    Have you tried resetting the Motherboard? Unplug the power supply, and find the small circular battery on the Motherboard, it's usually around the bottom right/left side of it. Try taking that out for 10 seconds then putting it back in and starting your PC up again and see if it does anything different.
     
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    If what laptop says doesn't work, then yes it is done. Since you have already checked the ram and Graphics card (two of the most common errors), it might just be a bad motherboard and it happens often. I don't know what parts you have already but if you are pretty much up to date parts wise, I would just replace the motherboard. Otherwise, if the parts are older, go for a new build.
     
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    I'd call support and get a replacement. If it was from newegg I think they have a return policy where you get most of your money back
     
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    Any other opinions on the build?
     
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    Anyone else on the build?
     
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    You could buy an SSD and install it yourself to make it faster. That's about it.
     
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    Are the integrated graphics on that pc good enough?

    Because it's not run on a separate video card. :0
     
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    You could always snag one for less than $200.. I'll help you pick out a good one if you have a budget you'd like to spend..
     
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