Dead computer. Argh!

[brooksmoses]

The motherboard on my main home computer seems to have stopped working, rather suddenly. I moved the computer over about a foot while it was running (a no-no, I know, but I was quite gentle with it!) and it locked up, and when I tried to reboot it, it did the thing where the fans and drives spin up and nothing else happens. I did all the usual "replace all the parts" diagnostics, and still no go.

I am as yet undecided as to whether I shall try to buy a used PIII-capable motherboard that takes PC-133 ECC memory and has an ISA slot for my beloved old USRobotics modem, whether I shall buy a new motherboard and CPU and memory and modem. The computer was quite fast enough for my needs as it was, so I have no real desire to upgrade, but buying a used motherboard on short notice is a pain.

Suggestions for what's the current hot item in low-power low-noise relatively-inexpensive reliable motherboard/CPU combos would be much appreciated. I use this for typing and for having zillions of browser windows open, not for games.

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[epi-lj.livejournal.com]

We have such a motherboard sitting around spare we could ship to you, no charge.

(It's a dual-proc board, even.)

[brooksmoses]

Wow; that would be quite helpful. (And being a dual-proc board is particularly nice, since the old one was.) What manufacturer and model number?

[epi-lj.livejournal.com]

It's a Tyan. I think the model is 1862DL or something, but I'm going from memory from years ago. Running out the door now, so I can't check, but I'll try to get back to you on this. Or you can prod okoshun about it; it's in her old system.

[brooksmoses]

Hmm. It turns out I may not need this after all -- I found a computer with an identical motherboard on Craigslist this afternoon, and hopefully I can get it working with that. (I thought I did have it working, but then it crashed again, though I have some reason to hope that was a heat-sink issue.)

Nonetheless, thank you tremendously for the offer. And I'll let you know if I do end up needing it after all.

[epi-lj.livejournal.com]

No problem. As you say, let us know if you need it. (I think the model number is actually S1832DL.)