- Aug 17, 2013
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Hello 
I am currently replacing my computer's motherboard since it died out on me and I was wondering before I re-install the power supply, if maybe I should use another one. I was told that my motherboard died out from a power surge because it was storming and it was left running. The surge protector being about 18 years old didn't seem to stop the surge. I did the paperclip test on the power supply to see if it was at fault but it turned on just fine. I am wondering if it is safe to use this power supply for the new motherboard or if I should get a different one. It did indeed seem to survive the power surge. Are there any things that could possibly go wrong from using a power supply that survived a power surge? It may just be me being the nervous person I usually am. But I just like to be safe. The power supply it had was a Corsair 600W Bronze certified one. Thanks for your assistance!
I am currently replacing my computer's motherboard since it died out on me and I was wondering before I re-install the power supply, if maybe I should use another one. I was told that my motherboard died out from a power surge because it was storming and it was left running. The surge protector being about 18 years old didn't seem to stop the surge. I did the paperclip test on the power supply to see if it was at fault but it turned on just fine. I am wondering if it is safe to use this power supply for the new motherboard or if I should get a different one. It did indeed seem to survive the power surge. Are there any things that could possibly go wrong from using a power supply that survived a power surge? It may just be me being the nervous person I usually am. But I just like to be safe. The power supply it had was a Corsair 600W Bronze certified one. Thanks for your assistance!
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