AND IT WENT BOOM
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aethecrash
January 10, 2013 6:37:59 AM
Hi guys, from the title you may understand what happend, yesterday i was on my pc, and i was playing league of legends after a tiring day at college, everything was fine, but out of nowhere, the plug (not in the case) blew up, the system went off, these are my specs:
-Nvidia gts450
-Amd phenom x4 955 black edition
-2x4gb corsair ram
-Asus mb
-Un-named psu (this was stupid)
I know my psu is blown, it's the part in the pc that smells the strongest of burnt, but even in the case, is it just the smell that went all around? How can I check if my gpu,ram,processor,mb are fine? without getting a power supply.
I've removed the cooler for the processor, and it doesnt seem like its fried, no signs of burnt, the paste is perfectly fine, no signs of frying, the ram looks good too, but the only thing that worries me is the fact that the whole pc around smells of burnt, like the cooler for the processor kinda smells of metal/burnt but the processor itself doesnt smell burnt at all ...
I need help guys, please!
-Nvidia gts450
-Amd phenom x4 955 black edition
-2x4gb corsair ram
-Asus mb
-Un-named psu (this was stupid)
I know my psu is blown, it's the part in the pc that smells the strongest of burnt, but even in the case, is it just the smell that went all around? How can I check if my gpu,ram,processor,mb are fine? without getting a power supply.
I've removed the cooler for the processor, and it doesnt seem like its fried, no signs of burnt, the paste is perfectly fine, no signs of frying, the ram looks good too, but the only thing that worries me is the fact that the whole pc around smells of burnt, like the cooler for the processor kinda smells of metal/burnt but the processor itself doesnt smell burnt at all ...
I need help guys, please!
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tranzz
January 10, 2013 6:42:40 AM
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aethecrash
January 10, 2013 6:44:52 AM
weaselman
January 10, 2013 7:38:53 AM
Its better to stick with a good known brand of PSU, Cheap unbranded one have less circuit protection as may of been said, if you looking for good ones take a look at these.
1. corsair.
2. silver stone.
3. Ocz if on a bit of budget.
On most if these, you will find quiet a few protection features to protect the rest of the system next time a Psu pops with age or use Limiting any damage to other components of the pc.
Have a look here because listing the type of power protection that a good Psu should have.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=7...
1. corsair.
2. silver stone.
3. Ocz if on a bit of budget.
On most if these, you will find quiet a few protection features to protect the rest of the system next time a Psu pops with age or use Limiting any damage to other components of the pc.
Have a look here because listing the type of power protection that a good Psu should have.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=7...
This is the best PSU deal in the UK ATM IMO
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/powersupp...
EDIT: it's XFX ProSeries 550W Core Edition Power Supply - 80 PLUS Bronze Certified 50 quid
http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/powersupp...
EDIT: it's XFX ProSeries 550W Core Edition Power Supply - 80 PLUS Bronze Certified 50 quid
aethecrash
January 10, 2013 7:52:38 AM
darth pravus said:
I wouldn't trust XFX on power supplies but i'm willing to be proven wrong.Check for burns and such on your mobo. Have you looked at the fuse in the plug?
Around the mobo i cant see any signs of burnt or anthing, looks good to me, around the circuit and stuff, it was actually plugged into a power strip
darth pravus said:
I wouldn't trust XFX on power supplies but i'm willing to be proven wrong.Check for burns and such on your mobo. Have you looked at the fuse in the plug?
XFX is tier 1-2 brand. The Core line being the cheapest is tier 2 with "Top Quality components With Top Notch Stability - For Those With Price/Availability Issues With Tier 1"
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
aethecrash
January 10, 2013 8:12:16 AM
Whats the voltage i should go for? and shall I get modular or non?
what do you think about this one?
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-corsair-builder-ser...
what do you think about this one?
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-corsair-builder-ser...
aethecrash
January 10, 2013 8:24:45 AM
JJ1217
January 10, 2013 9:41:36 AM
Scott_D_Bowen
January 10, 2013 2:19:42 PM
The XFX ProSeries 550W Core Edition Power Supply - 80 PLUS Bronze Certified is clone of a SeaSonic ~520W unit.
- XFX rate it differently and have added more cables to it.
You can review both on www.jonnyguru.com
- XFX rate it differently and have added more cables to it.
You can review both on www.jonnyguru.com
aethecrash
January 10, 2013 3:38:58 PM
melikepie
January 10, 2013 7:11:22 PM
You dont need 550w. Heres the 450w at a really nice price imo.
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/450w-xfx-pro-core-editio...
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/450w-xfx-pro-core-editio...
melikepie
January 10, 2013 7:23:28 PM
popatim said:
You dont need 550w. Heres the 450w at a really nice price imo.http://www.scan.co.uk/products/450w-xfx-pro-core-editio...
HE NEED MOURE POWER
melikepie
January 10, 2013 8:00:40 PM
popatim said:
You dont need 550w. Heres the 450w at a really nice price imo.http://www.scan.co.uk/products/450w-xfx-pro-core-editio...
Yeah that's a good deal.
melikepie
January 10, 2013 8:26:38 PM
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well if its better and its only 5 quid more, id go for it asap thank you! i honestly hope nothing is fried ..
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