Technology is great...when it's working

I just finished recovering from a hardware problem with my computer.

I have a high end machine with lot's of add-on cards, drives, etc. I had added a few small peripherals, and ran great for a while. Then all of a sudden - POW - the computer shuts down.

I thought the power supply was dead. I tested it, it tested out ok. Then I thought, crap, it's the motherboard. But no, after removing all the cards (expect the video card) and disconnecting the USB, and other ports, along with all but the hard drive containing the operating system, the machine started up.

Well, after much analysis and testing, I concluded that it was indeed the power supply, I had simply added more to the box than the supply could provide.

So, now I have a 1000 watt power supply.

I am more of a software guy than a hardware guy, but I have had to learn enough to maintain my equipment over the years, and it has been interesting.

While I was without my computer I took the opportunity to do some painting. I have not done that in a while, it was nice. Relaxing and theraputic. I am fullfilling a request by my Dad's older brother (80+ years old) to send him 2 small and 1 large painting in return for some of his poems.

He has already fullfilled his end of the bargain. When I finish I will post a scan of the 1st small painting that is currently in progress.