Power Supply Failure or Something Else?

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Donte Moore

Donte Moore

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Hello, ( I apologize in advance for my terrible introduction) I have come across a problem with my computer that has been troubling me for about the past month. It will not turn on after one night of playing video games and shutting it down normally. The last change I made to the computer before turning it off was installing one stick of Corsair Vengeance memory (4gb it is the one with the blue casing) after installing it along with the one other stick of 4gb memory (I do not know the manufacturer but it was what came with my computer a long time ago when I bought different parts). The computer was working the same as usual and I had no errors until trying to turn it on the next morning. When I attempt to turn on my computer my power supply would make a weird spring type noise (the best way I can describe it) and does nothing else no fans spinning or anything. If I would attempt to try it again after like 10 seconds nothing would happen. I can explain more things if anyone can help. Below I will also place my other parts if it means anything none of the parts are really old except for my one other ram card (not corsair) and my motherboard which are about 3 years old.

CPU: AMD FX-8120 3.1GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card
Case: Thermaltake Chaser MK-I ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Zalman MZ230ED 23.0" Monitor

Thanks in advance!
Any advice helps honestly, I just want to game again its been a while!
 
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Hel Styrkr
I have to agree, that does sound like a bad PSU. The link below is a video that will show you how to test your PSU with a paperclip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixcWCrYpw3Y

If that is your problem, always make sure to give yourself a wattage buffer when buying a new PSU. You should try to factor in an additional 20% for wattage. For example, if the max load of your system (everything in your system is running at 100% capacity) is 500w, then you should get at least a 600w PSU. Hope that helps.
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I have to agree, that does sound like a bad PSU. The link below is a video that will show you how to test your PSU with a paperclip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixcWCrYpw3Y

If that is your problem, always make sure to give yourself a wattage buffer when buying a new PSU. You should try to factor in an additional 20% for wattage. For example, if the max load of your system (everything in your system is running at 100% capacity) is 500w, then you should get at least a 600w PSU. Hope that helps.
 
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