Power Supply blew up

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

Hello guys, i bought a new Gtx 770 graphics card a week ago but before i put it in, I made a thread and asked if my PSU will handle it because my PSU is a cheap non brand 700w and I was worried. But they told me that it will be fine but as soon as I get more money I should buy a new one. So i installed the card and everything seemed fine.. Until yesterday. I was playing Batman and while I was playing, my pc popped loud 2 times and spark came out of the back and the pc turned off ofcourse. Just before it popped i started to smell something weired, like something was burned and before I even check what is it, it popped. After my small shock, I removed the power cable and disconnectvthe PSU from the motherboard and everything else, and i think that it's the psu that blown because of the heat and the smell coming out of it. The only thing that I am worried about is my graphics card cause is brand new! And also all the other components were about to be replaced.. I already started saving money to reeplace the so i dont really care about anything else exept the graphics and a little about the hard drive. What do you think guys? Is it burned? Also how can I test it? I dont have any other psu to test.

rvilkman · Nov 10, 2013

Sounds a lot like your PSU blew, unfortunately you wont know if there is any other damage until you get a new powersupply.
If you are lucky nothing else went and just replacing the PSU will do it for you. The other items usually dont make popping noises like that.

AndyC53 · Nov 10, 2013

marios_kalia :

Your PSU probably overheated. If you have the money get this power supply: http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCZ-OCZ-ZS650W-UK-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B005DJJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384111952&sr=8-1&keywords=650w or this one:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B009RMP44O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384111979&sr=8-2&keywords=600w

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

rvilkman :

Thanks for the reply.. I hope nothing else is damaged. By the way what do you thing about OCZ ZT 650w?? Will have any problems like that? And will the 650w be enough for the gtx 770 and an AMD FX 8350?? I want to do an overclock on both of them

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

Sorry for the multiple replies! My internet is not very good..

rvilkman · Nov 10, 2013

As for getting a new PSU: XFX Pro 550W or 650W is your best bet to get a quality PSU for a very reasonable price.

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

AndyC53 :

marios_kalia :

Your PSU probably overheated. If you have the money get this power supply: http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCZ-OCZ-ZS650W-UK-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B005DJJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384111952&sr=8-1&keywords=650w or this one:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B009RMP44O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384111979&sr=8-2&keywords=600w

Thanks. I was planning to get the OCZ ZT 650w.. Isnt it better?

AndyC53 · Nov 10, 2013

marios_kalia :

AndyC53 :

marios_kalia :

Your PSU probably overheated. If you have the money get this power supply: http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCZ-OCZ-ZS650W-UK-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B005DJJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384111952&sr=8-1&keywords=650w or this one:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B009RMP44O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384111979&sr=8-2&keywords=600w

Thanks. I was planning to get the OCZ ZT 650w.. Isnt it better?

They're both about the same (80 Plus Bronze).

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

AndyC53 :

marios_kalia :

Your PSU probably overheated. If you have the money get this power supply: http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCZ-OCZ-ZS650W-UK-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B005DJJRVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384111952&sr=8-1&keywords=650w or this one:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Bronze-Supply/dp/B009RMP44O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384111979&sr=8-2&keywords=600w

Thanks.. I was planning to get the OCZ ZT 650w.. Isnt it better?

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

AndyC53 :

marios_kalia :

AndyC53 :

Thanks. I was planning to get the OCZ ZT 650w.. Isnt it better?

They're both about the same (80 Plus Bronze).

Yeah but i would prefer a modular psu this time. And again sorry for the multiple replies..

AndyC53 · Nov 10, 2013

marios_kalia :

AndyC53 :

marios_kalia :

They're both about the same (80 Plus Bronze).

Yeah but i would prefer a modular psu this time. And again sorry for the multiple replies..

This is a good Semi-Modular PSU: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Builder-Series-Modular-Certified/dp/B00ALYOTTI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384112644&sr=8-1&keywords=600w+modular+psu

rvilkman · Nov 10, 2013

The XFX is better, made by seasonic, really high quality.

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

rvilkman :

Yeah i was between the XFX and the OCZ ZT and decided to go with the OCZ.. i found them at the same price

rvilkman · Nov 10, 2013

XFX XXX 650W this is semi modular if you want that, about 20 more for that feature. Still high quality.

AndyC53 · Nov 10, 2013

marios_kalia :

Hope it all works out!

Dont forget to pick the Best Answer!

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

rvilkman :

So i should go with the XFX over the OCZ? i also want it to be quiet.

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

AndyC53 :

marios_kalia :

Hope it all works out!

Dont forget to pick the Best Answer!

Thanks!

rvilkman · Nov 10, 2013

Yes XFX is the better option.

marios_kalia · Nov 10, 2013

rvilkman :

Ok then. Thanks. I will get the XFX

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