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The current power supply is:
RaidMax Model KY-450ATX
It is an ATX12v power supply, total output wattage is 350.
Although the computer store (small local outfit) has been very supportive, inasmuch that essentially all the hardware has been replaced free of charge, they have not done any diagnostics. They have simply replaced hardware.
I assume the hardware was replaced each time because it took less effort than diagnosing and repairing the PC. I agree with :sandeep: that the harddrives did not need to be replaced.
Time = Money
Having been unable to proceed with any virus checking or harddrive diagnostics; the failure of the XP Install repair utility and the failure of the System Restore Points facility, I gave up diagnostics and just fixed the damn thing.
Here's what I did to fix it:
1. Booted from the XP Install disk
2. Pressed F6 to load SATA drivers
3. Chose System Recovery
4. Replaced the boot sector
5. Replaced the master boot record
6. Deleted the partition (only one)
7. Created new partition
8. Formatted drive
9. Reinstalled windows
10. Spent way too much time updating MB BIOS, VGA BIOS, chipset drivers and assorted device drivers.
Bear in mind that there were multiple reboots and attempted system starts, reseating of cards, etc. between some of these steps. All in all, a very time consuming experience.
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"The gift of liberty is like that of a horse, handsome, strong, and high-spirited. In some it arouses a wish to ride; in many others, on the contrary, it increases the desire to walk."
-- Massimo d'Azeglio
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