[SLL] OT--Hardware: New Build Won't go to POST

[Rob Smith]

On 10/14/07, Ana <christiana at hipointcoffee.com> wrote:
> Before I got the new power supply I asked for advice at my local PC Club
> shop.  When I suggested the power from the wall may not be properly
> grounded, they said that could be the problem and that it can damage a
> power supply over time.  I don't know whether to believe that, but if it
> is true, I'm willing to buy a new $50-supply every couple years or so...
> it's easier than re-wiring.  I would love to hear advice about this
> question.  How important is properly grounded house-power?

One thing that can fix that is a decent ups that does line
conditioning. That will fix up any slightly bad current on the line
and will alert you if things go really bad.

~Rob