When I plug something else into wall outlet, computer stops working. Please help!

Bryan_05

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Dec 14, 2016
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I built the system as seen below. When I plug something like an iPhone charger into the top of the wall receptacle shared by the computer, the monitor light turns orange and the screen goes blank. The fans on the computer are still running, as are the LED lights for the case and keyboard. A reset gets everything working correctly again.

Here's what I've tried.
1. Changed the receptacle.
2. Switched to a different receptacle on a different breaker.
3. Switched from a surge protector to a UPS (APC - Back-UPS 1080VA UPS - Black)

None of these things have worked. EVGA my power supply was baffled and the MSI motherboard people were clueless.

FYI: I can play Overwatch for 2+ hours with no issue. The stop happens when the computer has no programs running and when it does.

12/14/2016 9:57 PM. I replaced the PSU, first plug into the wall didn't cause the issue. Let's see if it lasts.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $174.05)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (Purchased For $99.99)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($62.99)
Storage: PNY CS1311 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $90.30)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $59.99)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card (Purchased For $198.49)
Case: Rosewill Challenger S ATX Mid Tower Case ($17.99)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $39.99)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (Purchased For $21.99)
Total: $795.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-14 18:52 EST-0500
 

Bryan_05

Commendable
Dec 14, 2016
3
0
1,510


iPhone charger, lamp, subwoofer, all yes.
 

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