Part List
CPU Intel - Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor $222.40 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $147.32 @ OutletPC
Motherboard Asus - MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $148.98 @ OutletPC
Memory Corsair - Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $207.99 @ Newegg
Storage Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $99.89 @ OutletPC
Storage Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $157.85 @ OutletPC
Video Card EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card $889.92 @ OutletPC
Case Corsair - Crystal 570X RGB White ATX Mid Tower Case $179.89 @ OutletPC
Power Supply Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $109.99
Operating System Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit $129.99 @ My Choice Software
Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive.
Was playing WoW last night and I heard a noticeably loud "POP" from inside my case. Peering in through the glass, I noticed an orangish, almost sequential glow on my motherboard right beneath my RAM/right above my GPU on the right side (but still on the board itself). Between the initial "POP" and my immediate reaction to cut the PSU power, probably only 5 seconds elapsed. During those 5 seconds, the system ran normally (didn't shut off or do anything else weird). No smoke. No smell. No burn marks on motherboard.
List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem.
Inspected motherboard — no marks or smell. PSU appeared fine too. Haven't taken it out, but from what I can see with a flashlight, it looks normal. I have not tried turning my PC back on (all the fears).
Post relevant photos of build/parts here.
Will post if needed. Everything appears normal thus far.
Provide any additional details you wish below.
A little background, I've just recently replaced my MOBO with the same mobo. The first one very randomly came down with this weird issue where none of my USBs were working. Troubleshooted for weeks, but to no avail. Replaced the motherboard and it fixed it. I assume (but really have no idea) that something shorted. That being said, now my eyes are on my PSU as the problem child.
PSU is still under a 5-year warranty with Corsair. And this new mobo is still under 30 days old and returnable (through Amazon). Do I RMA one and return the other? Turn on the PC again and see if it was all a fluke? I'm pretty experienced with PCs/building but I've never troubleshooted sparks/firehazards/etc. What advice can y'all offer me??
CPU Intel - Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor $222.40 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $147.32 @ OutletPC
Motherboard Asus - MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $148.98 @ OutletPC
Memory Corsair - Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $207.99 @ Newegg
Storage Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $99.89 @ OutletPC
Storage Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $157.85 @ OutletPC
Video Card EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card $889.92 @ OutletPC
Case Corsair - Crystal 570X RGB White ATX Mid Tower Case $179.89 @ OutletPC
Power Supply Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $109.99
Operating System Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit $129.99 @ My Choice Software
Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive.
Was playing WoW last night and I heard a noticeably loud "POP" from inside my case. Peering in through the glass, I noticed an orangish, almost sequential glow on my motherboard right beneath my RAM/right above my GPU on the right side (but still on the board itself). Between the initial "POP" and my immediate reaction to cut the PSU power, probably only 5 seconds elapsed. During those 5 seconds, the system ran normally (didn't shut off or do anything else weird). No smoke. No smell. No burn marks on motherboard.
List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem.
Inspected motherboard — no marks or smell. PSU appeared fine too. Haven't taken it out, but from what I can see with a flashlight, it looks normal. I have not tried turning my PC back on (all the fears).
Post relevant photos of build/parts here.
Will post if needed. Everything appears normal thus far.
Provide any additional details you wish below.
A little background, I've just recently replaced my MOBO with the same mobo. The first one very randomly came down with this weird issue where none of my USBs were working. Troubleshooted for weeks, but to no avail. Replaced the motherboard and it fixed it. I assume (but really have no idea) that something shorted. That being said, now my eyes are on my PSU as the problem child.
PSU is still under a 5-year warranty with Corsair. And this new mobo is still under 30 days old and returnable (through Amazon). Do I RMA one and return the other? Turn on the PC again and see if it was all a fluke? I'm pretty experienced with PCs/building but I've never troubleshooted sparks/firehazards/etc. What advice can y'all offer me??
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