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Hi guys! I just put together my new PC and somehow when i plugged it in, it doesn't turn on, like no power at all. Now i want to check if my psu is ok by using the paper clip test but my cable doesn't have a green wire so i don't know which pin to put in. So if any of you can help me identify which pin to put the the paper clip in that would be great. I have a Thermaltake Smart SE 530W. One more thing, this is my first time building a PC so when i installed the motherboard, i forgot to screw in the standoffs first and tried to boot the machine without them. Is it going to affect my motherboard somehow? I have checked for any bent pins and seen none (no burnt smell because the power supply didn't even run)
I recommend this if you can afford it.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $53.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-10 21:56 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $53.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-10 21:56 EDT-0400
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
600B is decent.
600B is decent.
CptRiceBall
September 10, 2014 6:51:24 PM
I'm kinda broke right now (because i just bought that PC) so to get a new power supply i can only afford ones that are around $50-55. Here are the 3 that caught my attention:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
And there is also this one:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
A little bit over what i'm willing to spend, but if you guys recommend it highly then i will get it.
If you guys can take a look at these and tell me which one to get, that would be great. If you guys know any better psu at same price range, please do recommend them for me.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
And there is also this one:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...
A little bit over what i'm willing to spend, but if you guys recommend it highly then i will get it.
If you guys can take a look at these and tell me which one to get, that would be great. If you guys know any better psu at same price range, please do recommend them for me.
CptRiceBall
September 10, 2014 9:10:49 AM
CptRiceBall
September 10, 2014 9:04:16 AM
Best solution chosen by CptRiceBall
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/blog/2011/may/testing-your...
How-to Test Your Corsair Power Supply , ignore the Corsair part it shows you which ones when dealing with black cables.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_2...
Just a basic video to watch before you try this.
How-to Test Your Corsair Power Supply , ignore the Corsair part it shows you which ones when dealing with black cables.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_2...
Just a basic video to watch before you try this.
price_th
September 10, 2014 8:50:07 AM
Tuff call. By not using stand off's you were shorting the board to the chassis which could have damaged your mother board causing your problem. Most new PSU's have built in protection to keep them from harm in such cases. As to the jumper test of the PSU, I wouldn't recommend it if you are new to this. I've been building for years and haven't had much success with that method. Best bet is to find someone or someplace with a proper PSU tester. You can buy one for $20 on Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Good luck.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Good luck.
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