[BC] A puzzling computer problem

[Jeff Johnson]

>
>I suspect that the problem is the 120 GB drive.  My best guess is that
>it has some sort of problem that under certain circumstances draws too
>much power, possibly from the data bus rather than the power supply.
>I'm still waiting for it to shut down again.  If it does, I'm just
>replacing the drive.
>
>Gordon S. Carter, CPBE, CBNT
>Chief Engineer
>WFMT and The Radio Network

I have the same suspicion that Gordon expressed. It sounds like a power 
problem with the 120 GIG drive. Perhaps it is simply drawing too much power 
in bursts for any of the supplies to handle. When I build up a new machine, 
I'll put in a ~500 watt supply.

Jeff.Johnson at goodnews.net