Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition ATX Full Tower: Static Discharge to Front Panel Buttons and I/O Freezes Computer

CoolDelta11

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Jun 9, 2011
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I'm needing help on isolating and solving a problem with my PC. Any time I have even a tiny bit of electric discharge and release it onto USB ports, fan controller buttons, the power button etc. My computer freezes, with the task previously at hand remaining on the screen, and I am forced to reboot. I don't think there is any serious damage, but I would like help figuring this out just to stay safe (not damage anything in the future) and rid myself of this occasional nuisance. I even have a habit of grounding myself before touching my PC now, and it's a bit irritating. Any help would be really appreciated! The problem is most likely having to do with the front panel, and I'm not sure if anywhere else on my case is affected by this problem. This also only occurred when I started using this case, as this build was in a mid-tower in the past. I've asked a few IT friends and they have no idea, they say it's "weird." Again, any help figuring this out would be greatly appreciated!

Link to my general specs: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jyxz8d
 
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I would test the outlet for proper grounding (a cheap tester is available at homedepot type stores) to begin with. If thats fine I would check the ground cable to the front usb's and next I would be eyeing the PSU. Raidmax has left many users with regrets, they aren't well liked and I couldn't find any technical reviews of this one.

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I would test the outlet for proper grounding (a cheap tester is available at homedepot type stores) to begin with. If thats fine I would check the ground cable to the front usb's and next I would be eyeing the PSU. Raidmax has left many users with regrets, they aren't well liked and I couldn't find any technical reviews of this one.
 
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