I have this homebuilt system. The computer have been working for sometime except sometimes after random crashes, it cannot start. I notice that when I try to start it, all fans (except CPU fan) spin for a while before stopping. CPU fan does not even spin. What I tried just now was:
- Ensuring the 2 main ATX power connectors are plugged in (24 and 4 pin)
- Reattach the CPU fan connector
- The above didnt work
- After removing HDD SATA cables it works (I doubt it was the HDDs problem as I didnt actually remove the HDD power cables)
- This made the computer start
- Except it crashed after awhile and the above mentioned symptoms persisted
What might be wrong here? Which component so I can send it for repairs? I cant remember the exact specs but I believe its something like
- i5 4xxx CPU
- ASUS MB
- ATI 6xxx GPU
- 8GB RAM
- Fractal Design Node 304
UPDATE
Now the computer appears to be able to boot again after leaving the case open for some time. CPU temp according to BIOS and XFCE temperature applet appears to be ~40 degrees celcius, not exactly too hot I guess ... but I cant seem to find the GPU temperature.
Other things I noticed: I have this APC surge protection power bar. And it has this "building wiring fault" indicator that turns red after I connect a device to the bar. I also tried changing the mains where I connect the power bar. The indicator turns red as soon as I connect any device. Supposedly it means the building is not properly grounded? My other devices still work tho. Also it such an indicator accurate? How do you test it the building is grounded?
- Ensuring the 2 main ATX power connectors are plugged in (24 and 4 pin)
- Reattach the CPU fan connector
- The above didnt work
- After removing HDD SATA cables it works (I doubt it was the HDDs problem as I didnt actually remove the HDD power cables)
- This made the computer start
- Except it crashed after awhile and the above mentioned symptoms persisted
What might be wrong here? Which component so I can send it for repairs? I cant remember the exact specs but I believe its something like
- i5 4xxx CPU
- ASUS MB
- ATI 6xxx GPU
- 8GB RAM
- Fractal Design Node 304
UPDATE
Now the computer appears to be able to boot again after leaving the case open for some time. CPU temp according to BIOS and XFCE temperature applet appears to be ~40 degrees celcius, not exactly too hot I guess ... but I cant seem to find the GPU temperature.
Other things I noticed: I have this APC surge protection power bar. And it has this "building wiring fault" indicator that turns red after I connect a device to the bar. I also tried changing the mains where I connect the power bar. The indicator turns red as soon as I connect any device. Supposedly it means the building is not properly grounded? My other devices still work tho. Also it such an indicator accurate? How do you test it the building is grounded?
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