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  1. neontrekker

    [SOLVED] PC won't turn ON unless the PSU switch is turned OFF/ON first.

    I installed a brand new Corsair HX1000 last night, and it made absolutely no difference. So I've spent $300 CAD on a new PSU and the exact same problem still exists. 😭
  2. neontrekker

    [SOLVED] PC won't turn ON unless the PSU switch is turned OFF/ON first.

    Thanks Kardjne! Well, hopefully, it's just a faulty psu. I ordered a new psu and it will arrive next week. So fingers crossed that will fix it. I'll let you know.
  3. neontrekker

    [SOLVED] PC won't turn ON unless the PSU switch is turned OFF/ON first.

    Thanks for the great info Jaradjgne! I tried plugging the psu directly into a few different wall outlets (without the power bar) but it didn't make a difference. The case power button doesn't do anything unless the psu power switch is cycled off/on first. One thing that might be worth...
  4. neontrekker

    [SOLVED] PC won't turn ON unless the PSU switch is turned OFF/ON first.

    I'll have to dig out my voltmeter and test the outlet. I did try plugging the psu into a couple of other outlets around the house, but that didn't help. The PSU has always been plugged-in to a Belkin power bar with surge protection, but maybe it still got hit with a power surge somehow?
  5. neontrekker

    [SOLVED] PC won't turn ON unless the PSU switch is turned OFF/ON first.

    I built my PC about 2 years ago and haven’t had any issues until now. The problem started when I got back from being away for a week. I pressed the power button on the PC and nothing happened. So I turned the PSU power switch off and back on, then pressed the power button and the PC started...