Weird smell coming out of computer, possibly PSU, help

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So, recently i posted a thread since my computer smelled odd, I think, like if something were burning. I didn't see any smoke and my computer worked perfectly, more details access this thread
Today I was playing normally, with the smell still being there, but now I think i know why, my computer restarted unexpectedly, and a message appeared, saying something about my psu being unstable and that my mobo protected my pc from this, what could this mean, also, probably, it happened because it was raining like crazy outside, but still idk, I would like advice

Update, I checked if it works and it does, like normal
 
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Yes, a slight stinky smell happens sometime.....but should go away within a few days. If it's more than 'slight' to you, or continues on for longer than a week, I would start investigating to try to figure out what/where it's coming from.

What you'll need to do is referred to as 'breadboarding', which is just building your PC on a non-conductive surface outside the case to troubleshoot (a large piece of cardboard on your kitchen table or desk works well). In your case, it will be so you can isolate the PSU and motherboard to figure out where the burning smell is coming from.
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Looking at the last thread, I think it is time to consider the last suggestion in the previous thread.

A smell during the first several days of use is not atypical, as manufacturers use components that have anti-corrosive coatings on them....and they do stink a bit as they evaporate off when warmed up the first few times. It typically goes away though.

If you're still smelling it now at it seems stronger than you think is normal.....then I would try to find a source.

Take everything out of the case and hook it up so you can isolate where it's coming from.
 
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I am sorry, I didn't quite understand, you are saying that the stinky smell is normal since I just put a new piece of hardware, and if the smell seems stronger I should get all out of the case? and do I connect out and use it? to see the point it is coming from or what?

 
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Yes, a slight stinky smell happens sometime.....but should go away within a few days. If it's more than 'slight' to you, or continues on for longer than a week, I would start investigating to try to figure out what/where it's coming from.

What you'll need to do is referred to as 'breadboarding', which is just building your PC on a non-conductive surface outside the case to troubleshoot (a large piece of cardboard on your kitchen table or desk works well). In your case, it will be so you can isolate the PSU and motherboard to figure out where the burning smell is coming from.
 
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Thanks, I will wait about 3 days to see if the smell goes away, but, if it doesn't ill check, thanks again good sir.


 
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