- Feb 6, 2017
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The other day I was playing CS:GO when the game randomly froze and my computer suddenly shut off. The power button began to flash on and off until I switched the PC off at the plug. Thinking it was just an overheating problem I left the computer for a while and tried to turn it on. Nothing happened. The PC does not turn on at all. I opened the case and there didn't seem to be any obvious problem such as a burning smell etc. however it's probably worth noting that inside the case was quite dusty.
I did a bit of research online and on the forums and the most frequent problem seemed to be the PSU. However the keyboard lights up when the PC is turned on at the plug suggesting to me that there is still power.
What action should I take next? Is replacing the PSU and taking it from there the best approach?
I was also told that resetting the CMOS might fix it. Is this a viable option and if so how does it work as I don't fully understand how it helps fix the problem.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as the PC is quite important for my college work.
Thanks.
I did a bit of research online and on the forums and the most frequent problem seemed to be the PSU. However the keyboard lights up when the PC is turned on at the plug suggesting to me that there is still power.
What action should I take next? Is replacing the PSU and taking it from there the best approach?
I was also told that resetting the CMOS might fix it. Is this a viable option and if so how does it work as I don't fully understand how it helps fix the problem.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as the PC is quite important for my college work.
Thanks.
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