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?