Recent content by jason201

Then it is what it is. If it really bugs you, you're gonna have to get the PSU replaced. First see if it can be done under the warranty (take it up with the store you've bought it from first, and if they refuse, then try taking it up with Coolermaster's official distributor for your country), if...

Are you 100% sure the noise is coming from your PSU (and not HDD?)

Kindly define "crashes" (reboots, fully powers off etc), also, provide the full models of all RAM sticks involved.

Could be a bad RAM stick (or possibly, incompatibility with the particular board), without trying different RAM, it'd be impossible to rule it out!

Please attach the minidump files, so I could have a more in-depth analysis, I might be able to find something you've missed out on. Apart from that, as the error itself says, there's a strong possibility that this is RAM related. I suggest you check it checked with memtest86...

Generally speaking, for best compatibility, you'd wanna get a stick that has the exact same timings and voltage as the current! If you buy one that has different timings, voltage (or both) then it's likely not gonna work perfectly right out of the box (and would require fiddling with the...

1. Watts in a PSU isn't a universal concept, what really matters is the brand and the ampere rating (which can vary, even with PSUs of the same wattage). As for that PSU in particular, I wouldn't trust it! It's a generic cheapo (which can potentially fry your components at a later time!) Better...

You really should've done your homework before purchasing the motherboard! Verifying the socket is compatible with the CPU isn't enough, you have to also verify the motherboard supports the particular CPU! And in this case, it simply doesn't...

I'd say you'd be best NOT using that PSU with the new board. Why take unnecessary risks?

I see. Then I'd say it's most likely a bad PSU.

Unless you've spilled an excessive amount (over a very large area) dipping some q-tips in alcohol would definitely suffice. It's not rocket science!

Honestly, the details are quite vague on this one! What exactly happens after you press the power button? Keep it simple and detailed.

A few Q-Tips, just open the cap and pour a bit into it, dip em, and clean.

I'd say you should try a different one regardless (just because it's working, it doesn't mean it's in good condition) Also, I have to admit that I've initially missed out on the CPU fan not working (when I've watched the video), and that definitely makes it more likely that this is a power...

That's not necessarily the case. Modern PSUs generally require a load in order to even turn on, so testing a PSU with the paperclip method (with nothing connected to it) may provide misleading results. it needs at least a case fan or two.