The only assumption that I could think of is that the PSU fried cos the CPU was drawing too much power as it overheated. Let’s hope the repair shop can successfully fix the PC
So 2 taxi rides and a 1 hour session later, everything is good!
Only set me back about £70 for the time and parts, and then £10 for a taxi.
The guy also cleaned out my cpu heatsink while it was there. It was very dusty…
For those interested, he’s fitted an OCZ-CXS500W PSU. It’s 500W, 220-230V, 5A, 50Hz. And apparently OCZ went bust, so the warranty that should come with it is void, but he kindly gave me a 1 year warranty with him.
Tequila makes my insides feel burn-y.
So does a mix of cider, vodka, baileys, and other assorted shots. Always fun when you have to crawl up the stairs.
You will learn the ways of your “woo, Tequila”. You will learn.