My wife's computer with a 200 watt ATX power supply went south. Cost to
replace the ps was over $60 just for the unit. Reason was that it fitted
into a small case. I got a new ATX case with a 350 watt power supply for
$50. Had to remove all the stuff from the old computer case and put them
into the new case but she now has more power capacity with better cooling.
Bill N3TVU
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OCEANRADIO wrote:
If I ask a
computer guy (of which there are many) the answer would be: buy a new
computer. That's why I'm posting the question here.

Nope, we'll tell you the smart thing to do: buy a new power supply. If
you
can't find an ATX supply for $20, then you probably shouldn't be playing
with electricity anyway. Why not just tell your buddy who sold it to you
that it was DOA and he owes you a new PS?