Socket 775 mb/cpu/ps failures

[wheelzzs]

I've had 6 intel socket 775 computers 2 hp, 3 dells, and 1 compaq come in to my shop, all w/blown power supplies and motherboards in the past 6 months. anyone else seeing this? All have -5v blown on power supply. All within the last 6 months. Anyone else seeing this or is it just me?

 

[Osiris]

It's either you, or just a coincidence

 

[wheelzzs]

I didn't build them, lol, and they come in with a solid amber light, won't boot with fans running just DEAD. the first one i assumed just the power supply was dead after testing it, installed a new one and it was blown instantly when I hit the power switch, again -5 volts gone

 

[Osiris]

Are they all the same motherboards even thou different manufactures are listed? Are there any recalls or issues reported with those types of motherboards?

 

[philbar71]

yes, what mobo are they using?

this is a prime example as to why you do not buy a pre built