what would cause computer to smoke when it starts up?

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apnahas

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like anything specifically? i think it woulda caught on fire if i left it on

was on for like 3 seconds


not even sure how to troubleshoot this
 
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the fan controller puts out power, and the motherboard puts out power.

the fan controller is there so you dont have to plug into the fan connectors on the motherboard.

plug the fan connections on the motherboard into fans

plug only fans into the fan controller or lights or little accessories.

only use fan cables especially with a fan controller.


i hope your motherboard still works.
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apnahas

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damnit... i think that was like a fan speed controller that I melted (attached to the case)

what should I do? wrap the wires with tape? I dont want to use it or get electrocuted
 
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sheag123

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get all new stuff that was melted, and maybe a better psu

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apnahas

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is there anything I can do to fix it without buying a new case?

i don't know if my idea is stupid... i was gonna cut the wires/wrap them and just use regular fans

but i dunno whether that would actually work
 
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apnahas

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the fan controller puts out power, and the motherboard puts out power.

the fan controller is there so you dont have to plug into the fan connectors on the motherboard.

plug the fan connections on the motherboard into fans

plug only fans into the fan controller or lights or little accessories.

only use fan cables especially with a fan controller.


i hope your motherboard still works.
 
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