PSU stopped working!

brburks1206 · Jun 27, 2014

PC shut off unexpectedly and now it won't turn on. Disconnected everything except 1 stick of RAM, CPU, and heatsink. When I turn on the power I get a single click from the PSU (sound isn't from the fan) then when I hold my ear to it I can hear energy (sound of electricity).

What confuses me is when I enable the external power switch (switch that allows power to go to the PSU) my external devices that are charged via usb come on. Also the mobo indication LEDs light up.

I should also mention it's a 4 year old 1000w power supply, model number AXP1000R14HE.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 27, 2014

That PSU is a XION IT'S ONE OF THE WORST ON THE MARKET.

Replace it before it takes out other components.

Tier 5 - Other than the units listed above for any of these brands, NOT RECOMMENDED. Replace ASAP if you have one.

A-TOP Technology
Apevia
APEX (SUPERCASE/ALLIED)
Aspire(Turbo Case)
ATADC
Athena Power
ATRIX
Broadway Com Corp
Coolmax
Deer
Diablotek
Dynapower USA
Dynex
EagleTech
FOXCONN
FSP Everest
HEC Orion
Hiper Type-R
Huntkey
I-Star Computer Co. Ltd
In Win
JPAC COMPUTER
Just PC
Kingwin Inc.
Linkworld Electronics
Logisys Computer
MGE
MSI
NMEDIAPC
Norwood Micro/ CompUSA
NorthQ
NZXT
Okia
Powmax
Q-Tec
Raidmax
Rocketfish
Rosewill
SFC
Shuttle
Skyhawk
Spire Coolers
Star Micro
STARTECH
Thermaltake Purepower NP
Thermaltake Purepower RU
Thermaltake TR2 (and TR2-RX)
TOPOWER TOP
Ultra X-Connect
Ultra X2 >greater than 700 watt
Ultra LSP
Wintech
XION :bounce:

YoungYear
Zebronics

Dogsnake · Jun 27, 2014

The PSU has died. There are separate sections in the PSU that supply various requirements on the MB and the rest on the system devices. One of these has failed. Time to replace. You may not need another 1000w unit. If you list all your hardware and price range you can get suggestions. Bigger is not better.

brburks1206 · Jun 29, 2014

Thanks for the response. I tried other troubleshooting guides (drain the psu) and nothing worked. Going to replace and using the calculator I need at least 1000w. Time to start slowly upgrading my rig.

Thanks again!

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