PSU Dust Filter

[bodrumlu190]

Sometimes my computer shuts down randomly during gaming. not always though. It happens at rare times. My guess is PSU is overheating and it has a dust filter. Should I remove the dust filter from the PSU? THANKS for your time

 

[mcnumpty23]

why psu?

have you checked gpu and cpu temps?

 

[bodrumlu190]

yes they are fine

 

[bodrumlu190]

I am just wondering if the dust filter is restricting air flow to the PSU or not. Its a really bad brand "Xeon" I believe

 

[mcnumpty23]

take the filter off then and see if it helps

i take all the dust filters off my case

i would rather have more airflow and just clear out the dust now and then

 

[geofelt]

I am just wondering if the dust filter is restricting air flow to the PSU or not. Its a really bad brand "Xeon" I believe

I doubt that the dust filter has any effect, assuming it is not clogged.

It would be better to replace a cheap psu. It is not uncommon for a bad psu to not deliver it's advertised amps on the +12v rails where it is needed.

What is your graphics card, and how many +12v amps does the data plate on your psu claim?

 

[bodrumlu190]

I doubt that the dust filter has any effect, assuming it is not clogged.

It would be better to replace a cheap psu. It is not uncommon for a bad psu to not deliver it's advertised amps on the +12v rails where it is needed.

What is your graphics card, and how many +12v amps does the data plate on your psu claim?

http://www.xionusa.com/Product-powersupply_realpower_700W.asp

This is the PSU

http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-660.shtml

This is the video card.

I am also thinking about replacing this junk. Thanks for your help

 

[bodrumlu190]

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