Earthing

Forum discussion tagged with Earthing.
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    [SOLVED] TX650M exploded, need help

    My TX650M exploded with a bang and I there was a spark from the PSU. The earthing pin was missing from the chord, and I think that was the reason. I will receive replacement under RMA, this time with a proper earthing pin plug. I will use a 6A 938J surge protector to avoid excess current. Do I...
  2. alif.ashf

    [SOLVED] Mild shock from case and PSU of my first build. What could be the reason?

    After my first build, My PC case gives me a mild shock when I touch. I tried using a UPS, plugging the PC to a different wall socket and, taking the PSU out of the case, but nothing seemed to resolve the issue. I have noticed that touching the MoBo also gives me the shock. So what could be the...
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    [SOLVED] Is my PC grounded??

    When I touch my cpu case I don't feel electric shock but the back metal panel has electric current when I test for current using a electricity tester. Like this one Is my PC grounded/earthed or not???
  4. RajTheGeek

    [SOLVED] Earthing alternatives for PC

    Hi there, I'm building a new PC but at the moment there's not earthing at my place and won't be possible for few days. So I'm finding to have any alternatives for earthing. Will a surge protector help me protect my PC for temporary basis? Like this: https://www.belkin.com/in/p/P-F9E400-1.5M/...
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    [SOLVED] Is there a short in my PC somehwere?

    So I just built a new PC, everything is working fine except that if I power off my PC and then try to power it on using the power button, It doesn't turn on. Restart works fine and all but it's only when I completely power my PC off that it refuses to start again. I solved my problem by...
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    ARMA2 shuts down gpu.

    Everytime I launch ARMA2 or O.A. my display goes black for a few seconds, then back to desktop and says display driver failed.(NOT the failed and recovered issue) ARMA will stay minimized but only thing I can do is close it with task manager. GPU is also undetectable until restart. Updated all...
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    BackPlate for NZXT Kraken X61

    Do I need the backplate for mounting the NZXT Kraken X61 with the LGA 2011-3 platform? the "manual" and all its helpful knowledge doesn't say anything about LGA 2011.