I am starting to feel serious loathing for XFX, as I have had two PSU's from them and they have both failed. Lets start from the begining shall we..?
PC Build One
I purchased good quality parts from recommended retailers, like Dabs, and Scan (see my sig for details), including the PSU - which was from Dabs. This was a 650w XXX Edition which served me well for over a year.
PC Upgrade
I decided I needed a new case for improved airflow across my SLI'd cards, so I brought a new case and motherboard. After building the systemn up again, the PSU blew up. Yes. I know.
So I contacted them, and six weeks later, I recieved a new 850w Black Edition from them. Well I was as happy as Larry, until today.
Who wants to play Saints Row 3?
After about 20 minutes of playing SR3, the system shut down. I mean, it just powered off. It no longer turns on and the PC physically doesn't startup - maybe 1/2 of a second (all the fans come on) of power and then that is it. I have diagnosed every part just incase; starting with a minimal install. Working down to only having the CPU, PSU and Motherboard (no fans) connected still came to no avail. The green Motherboard status light come on signaling some kind of power output from the PSU, but nothing when I try to turn it on via the power button on the case.
Has anyone else had an issue with XFX and their PSU's? I would love to hear what you guys think.
Rant over.
Sonny.
PC Build One
I purchased good quality parts from recommended retailers, like Dabs, and Scan (see my sig for details), including the PSU - which was from Dabs. This was a 650w XXX Edition which served me well for over a year.
PC Upgrade
I decided I needed a new case for improved airflow across my SLI'd cards, so I brought a new case and motherboard. After building the systemn up again, the PSU blew up. Yes. I know.
So I contacted them, and six weeks later, I recieved a new 850w Black Edition from them. Well I was as happy as Larry, until today.
Who wants to play Saints Row 3?
After about 20 minutes of playing SR3, the system shut down. I mean, it just powered off. It no longer turns on and the PC physically doesn't startup - maybe 1/2 of a second (all the fans come on) of power and then that is it. I have diagnosed every part just incase; starting with a minimal install. Working down to only having the CPU, PSU and Motherboard (no fans) connected still came to no avail. The green Motherboard status light come on signaling some kind of power output from the PSU, but nothing when I try to turn it on via the power button on the case.
Has anyone else had an issue with XFX and their PSU's? I would love to hear what you guys think.
Rant over.
Sonny.