Computer crashes when plugging in USB

JDahl

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Sep 15, 2013
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My PC dies on occasion when I plug in a USB device. It doesn't happen all the time, only on occasion. It's the front panel USB.

Based on searches it's probably a power issue. My brother in law built it, i've put a few upgrades in, and have never had a problem.

Problem just started happening randomly and doesn't appear to be related to anything I've done to it recently (I am a hobbyist - not IT).

It's got a 1000w Rosewill power supply, i5 2500K (not oc'ed), gtx 680, WD 2 TB Black, and Samsung 840 Pro.

I did have some weird issues with SATA plugs not working when I installed the two hard drives over XMAS, I'm thinking it's a failing power supply, or MOBO.

Any thoughts?