Hi, I posted a thread about my computer that I have been having problems with about a day ago, and I got very quick replies telling me how I might be able to solve my problem. Well I tried all of them and none of them worked. (You can check out that thread by clicking the link below)
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1960848/computer-work.html#12350386
SO, I tried something on my own, I unplugged everything my PSU was connected to (except a wall socket), and I took a paperclip and shorted my PSU out by putting the paperclip in the green wire and black wire slots. Well it did not turn on, BUT the light in my room flickered once for about a nanosecond. Knowing that, I think my PSU is broken, and that I need to buy a new one (which I have no problem with doing).
My question for you all is that even though I shorted it out and it didn't turn on, does that mean my PSU is broken, or am I being stupid and I did something wrong?
Again, check out the link to my other thread that explains the problem with my computer, and thank you for your time!
- ljmtwitch
"SPECS"
- Central Processing Unit (CPU):
~Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K
- Gaphics Card:
~Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7850 2 GB GDDR5 DVI-I/HDMI/2x mini-Displayport PCI-Express 3.0 Graphic Card GV-R785OC-2GD
- RAM:
~Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10)
- Harddrives/Memory:
~Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA III 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD5000AAKX
~WD Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA III, 64 MB Cache - WD20EZRX
- Power Supply Unit (PSU):
~Corsair Builder Series CX 430 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX430)
- Motherboard:
~ASUS Intel H77 mini ITX Motherboard - P8H77-I
- Wireless Adapter:
~AirLink101 AWLL5088 Wireless N 150 Ultra Mini USB Adapter
- Computer Case:
~NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower USB 3.0 Gaming Case - Black
- Keyboard and Mouse:
~ Logitech Desktop MK120 Mouse and keyboard Combo
*EDIT*
Ok, so I went out and bought another PSU (A Corsair CX600) and I plugged that bad boy up. Sadly, there was still no fans spinning up, no sounds, no power being used what so ever. Which (I guess) means that the PSU was not the problem, so if that is the case, then what is the problem?
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1960848/computer-work.html#12350386
SO, I tried something on my own, I unplugged everything my PSU was connected to (except a wall socket), and I took a paperclip and shorted my PSU out by putting the paperclip in the green wire and black wire slots. Well it did not turn on, BUT the light in my room flickered once for about a nanosecond. Knowing that, I think my PSU is broken, and that I need to buy a new one (which I have no problem with doing).
My question for you all is that even though I shorted it out and it didn't turn on, does that mean my PSU is broken, or am I being stupid and I did something wrong?
Again, check out the link to my other thread that explains the problem with my computer, and thank you for your time!
- ljmtwitch
"SPECS"
- Central Processing Unit (CPU):
~Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I53570K
- Gaphics Card:
~Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7850 2 GB GDDR5 DVI-I/HDMI/2x mini-Displayport PCI-Express 3.0 Graphic Card GV-R785OC-2GD
- RAM:
~Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory (CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10)
- Harddrives/Memory:
~Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA III 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD5000AAKX
~WD Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA III, 64 MB Cache - WD20EZRX
- Power Supply Unit (PSU):
~Corsair Builder Series CX 430 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX430)
- Motherboard:
~ASUS Intel H77 mini ITX Motherboard - P8H77-I
- Wireless Adapter:
~AirLink101 AWLL5088 Wireless N 150 Ultra Mini USB Adapter
- Computer Case:
~NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower USB 3.0 Gaming Case - Black
- Keyboard and Mouse:
~ Logitech Desktop MK120 Mouse and keyboard Combo
*EDIT*
Ok, so I went out and bought another PSU (A Corsair CX600) and I plugged that bad boy up. Sadly, there was still no fans spinning up, no sounds, no power being used what so ever. Which (I guess) means that the PSU was not the problem, so if that is the case, then what is the problem?
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