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Computer Crashes When plugging in USB Devices

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January 6, 2012 12:23:54 AM

Hello,
It seems that whenever I plug in any USB devices into my front ports, every once and a while my computer displays will go black and the system will crash. I wanted to know if there was an explanation for this, and if it is destructive to my components when it happens. Thanks.



CPU: AMD Phenom II x6 1100T Black Edition
MB: ASUS M4A83TD Pro/USB 3
Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 570
RAM: GSkill Sniper DDR3 8gb 1600mHz Dual channel kit.
PSU: CoolerMaster Silent Pro 850W Power Supply
Cooling: Corsair H80 Liquid Cool System
Case: NZXT Phantom White

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January 11, 2012 6:51:45 AM

Full Disclosure: I don't have experience with that case.

Anyway, the old Antec Sonata III used to have this ESD problem when the case used a metallic front bezel to cover the front USB ports. Touching the bezel would crash a system, make it reboot, etc. The same thing could be happening in your case.
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