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  1. S

    Question My PC sometimes has no power, or has power but no display/POST ?

    I just built a new PC with these specs: Mobo: Gigabyte B550M DS3H (The one with no argb/rgb, idk what rev this is) CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X GPU: EVGA RTX 2080 Super RAM: 4 x 8GB TeamGroup Elite 3200mhz SSD: Gigabyte 500GB NVMe SSD: Lexar 120GB SATA HDD: 1TB Barracuda SATA PSU: Antec NeoEco 650M...
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    Question Could faulty PSU be causing different components to fail and crash PC?

    I got my wife a new PC secondhand (Inspiron 5675, I think - some swapped-in components) and it has occasional crashing issues. Once every week or two, it'll crash into a reboot, then crash two or three more times over the next few minutes, but then operate completely fine after that for another...
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    Question Need a power supply recommendation

    I got an rm22-308 and need a 2u power supply recommendation. I don't really have much experience with server components and don't recognize most of the brands, so i'm not really sure who is reliable. I prefer a redundant, but a single is acceptable. I need something 600 watts or more and am...
  4. M

    Question New and previously working PC not turning on after losing power once

    Just made a new PC in with the following parts: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qfrLkJ. Built the machine and got it to BIOS without issue. I got windows on a USB drive, plugged it in, and exited the BIOS. Nothing happened, and my monitor eventually turned itself off for lack of signal, so I...
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    Question Can I Fit a ATX PSU In my Pc

    I have a Dell Vostro 3888 I have Been Wanting To Upgrade It But The PSU Inside It Is pretty Small It Isn't a Cube Like The PSU I am Buying It Is A cuboid But a Small One I searched All over For its Name But I Couldn't Find It All I know Is The Psu Was made By Dell I Have a Pic For Reference Btw...
  6. rl2802

    Question Computer randomly restarting frequently after new CPU installation

    I recently replaced my Ryzen 9 3900X with a Ryzen 9 5900X, and it was fine for the first couple of days, though I had only used it for a few hours each day. Today, it started spontaneously restarting every few minutes. The restarts are quick, I'm not getting any error or blue screens nor am I...
  7. The750Ti

    Question Is my Power Supply faulty or not ?

    i Have a Corsair CV450 Power Supply and I'm starting to suspect my Power Supply is going bad. My old GTS 450 GPU's resistor caught fire but the PC works fine without that GPU installed. Next, my motherboard RAM slot stops working. I have 4 slots and 2 of them failed. Now my exhaust fan stops...
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    Build Advice I need help choosing a PSU for an RTX 2060 ?

    So I need a new psu and I only have two options Option1:my friend give me his kcal600w 5y old psu and save 300SAR Or Option2:these mwe550 v2 bronze 100-240.Corsair cv 650,evga 600w1,deepcool pk650d. PC Specs: Gigabyte B450 DS3H RTX 2060 6gb Ryzen 5 5500 16gb ram Three 1tb Hdd (might go less)...
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    Question my pc wont not turn on at all

    hey all so back on 2022 december 25 , i was sitting on my chair , and my pc was just on without any problems , (i bought an power supply cooler master i believe im not sure 500w) , i went to my bed which is near pc laying down , and suddenly my pc turned off without any warnings, i was surprised...
  10. BtwLeqit

    Question Power Supply Surges keep happening

    So for the last Month or so i've been trying to fix this Probleme. My PC Keeps going into Power surge mode when i Start ''high Performance Games'' like CS:GO, Valorant, Fortnite, GTA V etc. i've tried it with the anti-power surge mode off but my PC just restarts then. it only happend after...
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    Question PC tripped circuit breaker, sparked when plugged back in. Is there any way to save it?

    My PC has been running completely fine for the last year until it tripped a circuit breaker tonight and now I think I bricked it. I have been playing the Spiderman game all week without any issues until I started to smell a burning smell tonight. Less than a minute later the circuit breaker...
  12. NameKhan72

    Question PC not passing POST. PSU or mainboard at fault?

    Hello guys, unfortunately, I have a few issues with my PC. About a week ago, after finishing my work, I set my pc to standby (write state to ram). Trying to turn it on again later yielded a black screen and the "RAM" debug-led being lit. Fans and hard-drives spin fine. I can confirm though that...
  13. The_Stormbringer

    Question PC takes several attempts to boot

    Hi, I am having this issue. My (desktop) computer takes several attempts to boot properly. When I try to turn on the PC, the CPU fan, the LED light of casing, and the casing fans do seem to run fine, but nothing is shown on the monitor. I am quite sure its not a graphics card issue since...
  14. Iver Hicarte

    Question Can I add an additional 4-pin ATX power connector/cable to my Current PSU?

    I have a Corsair RM750i 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply, I have owned it for 5 years now without any hiccups. I did a motherboard upgrade recently and this mobo of mine has an additional 4 pin ATX connector which is only used by "extreme" overclockers and only for extreme...
  15. clowner68

    Question Should I replace my generic psu for an 80 plus

    I was planning on buying an xfx rx 580 but looking at my rig I'm feeling skeptical it won't. It's a generic cvs p4-700 that I bought from Facebook marketplace that came with a motherboard that was around php500-ish(Philippines) so I had to ask if it might still work or better off buying a new...
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    Question Is it possible to replace my HP Prodesk 400 G5 mt power supply with a standard atx supply?

    Hi, My HP Prodesk pc suddenly turns off when I play video games or sometimes when under heavy load. I am certain it's the power supply that causes the problem. I tried removing the supply and jump-starting the green and black wire(from the 3rd connector), it turned on, but there was some weird...
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    Question PC doesn't turn on_ Red light & yellow light blinking in motherboard.

    Hello everyone, I'm facing a problem couldn't be able to find solution so decided to ask expert opinion. Recently I decided to upgrade my pc and bought the products and started building it by myself. The upgrades that I made. Intel i7 4770 to Amd Ryzen 7600 (new) Asus H81M-CS to MSI A620M-E(new)...
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    Question Can I run an MSI RTX 3060 Ti with a Corsair CV550 550 watts bronze PSU ?

    If not, what PSU is recommended ? specs: aorus b450 elite v2 ryzen 5 3600 2x 8gb ram 3200hz 500gb hdd 2x 240gb sdd corsair 550w bronze(CV550) 8cpu fan 144hz monitor
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    Question Gigabyte Z790 8+8 EPS power

    I recently purchased an i9 13900k along with a Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX motherboard. I am upgrading my current PC and I planned on keeping my EVGA 650 G3 PSU, but the power supply has only one 8 pin EPS connector, while the gigabyte Z790 motherboard has two 8 pin connectors. I plan on...
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    Question Will an Antec HCG 520 run an RTX 2060 ?

    Hi, I'm thinking to get MSI VENTUS RTX 2060 and I have to know if this PSU is enough to handle RTX 2060 card. My configuration: Core i7 4790 GA-B85M-DS3H-A 16GB DDR3 I had MSI GAMING X GTX 1060 6G and its gone. now want to upgrade to RTX 2060 Antec HCG 520
  21. AleksiDj52

    Question Cleaned my PC and when i boot up, it shuts off and repeats the same process

    Hello everyone, i will be quick here but few days ago i dusted off my pc using a hair dryer in the cool temp, did what i do every few months but when i pressed the power button to check if everything was working fine after the cleaning process, everything seemed alright but right before it beeps...
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    Question Dell XPS One A2420 power supply replacement

    Hey all. Please forgive me since it's been years since I have really been on the forum. I have a Dell XPS One A2420 all in one machine that the power supply seems to have failed in. The model is a HIPRO HP-D2554A0 power supply. It seems to have been in use with servers as well, so the prices...
  23. SpacedIsland

    Question PC crashing and restarting but only once per initial boot

    As the title suggests, my PC has been having this issue where it will find its self crashing and restarting instantly usually 20-30 minutes after I boot it up, sometimes sooner if I launch a game or even just random happenstance. Then after the initial crash and restart, the PC seems to work...
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    Question coil whine on PSU, should I continue to use

    Thread title: My PSU coil whine that started a couple days ago has kept a constant semi-loud noise for sometime whilst I wait for my replacement, should I still use Title pretty much, its a Corsair CX550F RGB, 80 PLUS Bronze (White). 1 and 1/2 years old. As expected only happens when the PSU...
  25. MA Axior

    Question Can i use non-80+ power supply for my PC?

    so i've been planning this upgrade for November 2023 i5-4690 > i3-10100F/i5-10400F 2x8gb ddr3 1600Mhz > 2x8gb ddr4 3000Mhz/3200Mhz H81 Mb > H410M Mb GTX 750ti > GTX 1650 a new cooler i already have good ssd and hdd so i guess i dont need to upgrade it. so after i do some math, i find out that...
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    Question Data and power cable burned in SSD

    Hi all! I hope you can help me I recently purchased a new Kingston A400 960 GB SSD. When I connected it to my computer, I used a power cable that I didn't realize it was a Type 3 cable from a Corsair power supply (CSM650, I have a NZXT Hale). So when I turned it on, it started to burn (I saw...
  27. EzPzStreamz

    Question Audio crackle and minor stuttering after upgrading PSU and GPU ?

    I recently upgraded from a MSI 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio to a 4080 of the same. With this, I also upgrade the power supply from a Corsair RM750 to a RM1000x. After installation, I am noticing what seems to be low power output to my motherboard's rear usb ports causing audio crackling and issues with...
  28. DudeGuyPerson21

    Question PC posts with weaker GPU, but not with powerful GPU and with a twist?

    1. So I upgraded my old pc and reused some componenents, my new pc posts with a GT 310 consistently compared to my GTX 1050, what happens if I post with my 1050 is that all fans would spin then stop immediately, I would have to turn off and on the power supply to do it again. The twist is, I CAN...
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    Question Upgrade Lenovo Thinkstation p330 powersupply

    Hi All, I am trying to replace the power supply so that I can supply power to a pci video card PNY GE force GTX 1650 (REQUIRES POWER [6 PIN CONNECTOR] ) .... Model: P330 System model: 30C5CTO1WW...
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    Question Samsung Odyssey G7A disconnects under load

    Hey guys, first time posting and I really need some help. My Samsung Odyssey G7A goes dark and then reconnects randomly under specific circumstances. The black screen doesn’t last very long and looks just like if the monitor were to lose connection for 1s. I can’t put my finger on what it is...
  31. Brandon Umali

    Question Best Graphics Card for my Gigabyte motherboard ?

    Hi Everyone, Good Day! Thank you for checking this question out. As the title says, what's the best graphics card for my 8 years old GA-F2A78M-HD2 motherboard ? I've been using an APU (AMD A8 - 7600) for so long and now I've decided to use a dedicated graphics card, can you give me an idea on...
  32. mrmaruniversal

    Question Using a laptop charger to power monitor

    I cannot find the original power cable for this Lenovo monitor. I found a laptop charger with the same V to A ratings. Will it work or damage the monitor overtime? This connector does fit with the monitor. Here is a link to view the following images. View: https://imgur.com/a/te2NVBA
  33. Version0

    Question Should I Buy ThermalTake Lite 550W

    R5 3600 and RX 580 NOTE: I am on turkey so everything in here 1.5x-2.0x
  34. X

    Question GPU power connectors making crackling noises mainly during boot — PSU fault or something else?

    Hi everyone, When I turn my PC on it briefly spins up my fans and right before they stop I consistently hear a crackling noise coming from around the PCIe power-pin connections. This is not the only time it happens, but it is the most reliable and consistent way to observe the issue. I’ve...
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    Question I don't know what is wrong with my computer HELP

    System: CPU: Ryzen 9 3900X CPU cooler: Asus Ryujin 240 Motherboard: Asus X570 Crosshair VIII Hero Wi-Fi RAM: Corsair Vengeance Pro 2 x 16 DDR4-3200 Storage: 2 x Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2 GPU: EVGA XC 2070 super 8gb Case: Asus Helios PSU: Asus THOR 1200 W 80+ Platinum Recently the mini...
  36. dannybueno

    Question Corsair H100 not working with new PSU

    I just upgraded from a 650W PSU to an EVGA 1000GT, and when I tried to boot I got the CPU fan error. I made sure all connections were seated snugly, and tried plugging the SATA power plug for the cooler into SATA 1-4 on the PSU, and the peripheral slot to no avail. Everything else works fine...
  37. L

    Question ATX Power Connect Striped But PC Run Just Fine ?

    my 24 pins motherboard power connector just striped randomly at 3.3v is it normal my pc run just absolutely fine is there something else I'm missing
  38. FGZwithoutFX-9000

    Question What is best PSU solution for under $50 ?

    So curently i have crap psu cost 5$ It is not have a brand its 500w and my pc spec is wild i had pentium g3240, 4gb ram, and RX 5600xt i got that gpu for 8$ 💀 FR! And its work well for 5 month im not doing it for gaming just play roblox and googling i dont want use it for gaming cause you know...
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    Question PC Malfunctioning after RAM and PSU change

    Hi, this is my first post on any hardware related forum, which may indicate my helplessness with a problem that I've encountered a few days ago. So lately I've been thinking of upgrading my GPU since I've recently bought a nice 2k monitor and my good old 1070 just isn't enough anymore. To...
  40. .ESC.

    Question Power Supply with 4 x 12v rails to power an electrically adjustable car seat ?

    i have an old hiper type-m 630w psu that has 4 x 12v rails that can do 18a each and i want to power an electrically adjustable car seat with it without the heating element, is it possible to join these rails together into 1 high amp 12v output, i wouldnt be putting a heavy load on them i just...