psu

Forum discussion tagged with psu.
  1. J

    Question I've got a few problems with this NAS build ?

    Ladies & Gents, I've came to a stop not sure if my build would work, a few problem arises... this NAS is mainly for file sharing between few PC & laptops at home, want to run PLEX as well. So I figure I put together a cheap NAS build using Jonsbo N3 NAS enclosure that has 8-bays for 3.5" HDDs +...
  2. H

    Question 12 year psu for a new build, dumb idea?

    I have an older Corsair ax1200i I had from an older build and I’m wondering if it’s a dumb idea to use it for a new pc I’m going to build. The pc itself is gonna have a 9950x3d and for the time being a 3060ti but I’m intending on upgrading to a 5000 series card in the next half year depending on...
  3. ImmaJoker

    Question How to test my GPU ?

    My PC suddenly turned off yesterday while I was playing 2k, and when i tried to turn it back on, it won't and it just lights up for 1 second. After a day of finding out what's the problem. I tried removing my GPU and the PC then turned on normally. How can I further assess my GPU? Is there a...
  4. kalesmale

    Question I've heard a lot of bad stuff about this PSU ?

    i just ordered an i5 14th gen, 32gb ddr5 6000mhz ram, rtx 5060 pc but it comes with a Thermaltake TR2 S 750 watt 80 Plus PSU and I've heard a lot of bad stuff about them. What should i do?
  5. F

    Question I'm confused about CPU connections on new PSU ?

    Hi. I'm pairing this PSU; Be Quiet 1200W 80 Plus Platinum STRAIGHT POWER 12 Full Modular ATX 3.1 with this mobo: ROG STRIX X670E-E GAMING WIFI My previous PSUs always labeled their CPU cables as CPU. On this PSU, are the P8 slots for the CPU cables? They are called EPS here apparently, are this...
  6. F

    Question EPS12v instead of ATX is the same? Be Quiet 1200W STRAIGHT POWER 12 + X670-E Gaming WiFi ?

    Hi, im looking for a new psu and this one seems to be among the best I can get in argentina Be Quiet 1200W 80 Plus Platinum STRAIGHT POWER 12 Full Modular ATX 3.1 It says it has EPS12 instead of atx only. Can i use this in my motherboard with no isssue? This is my mobo: ROG STRIX X670E-E GAMING...
  7. L

    Question Coil whine help ?

    Hi, I recently bought PC. Components are: 7800X3D MSI MAG CoreLiquid A13 360 64GB DDR5 RAM MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI SAMSUNG 990 PRO 1TB MSI RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GAMING TRIO OC PLUS MSI MPG Velox 100P Airflow Corsair RM 1000x It is running pretty quietly, FPS are great, productivity is great and...
  8. fishyjack

    Question Corsair RM850x 2024, brief fan clicking on startup but only sometimes.

    I have a month-old Corsair RM850X 2024 (The one with the manual fan speed adjuster). It's hot where I live, my room does not have AC so I keep the fan on all at times on it's minimal setting and adjust it manually whenever I start gaming. I've noticed something whenever I forget to set the...
  9. F

    Question Corsair CX550, Not Enough PCIe Power Connectors

    Greetings all. My new PSU (Corsair CX550 Bronze, supplies 549.6 watts, 45.8 amps on the 12-volt rail) doesn't have enough power cables (it has two 6+2-pin connectors on two separate cables for PCIe and one separate 8-pin for CPU) for my EVGA RTX 3080 FTW ULTRA, which has three 8-pin connectors...
  10. S

    Question PC suddenly crashing while loading in some games.

    CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 GPU: Gtx 1660s MB: gigabyte b450m ds3h v2 PSU: antec v550 plus Ram: g skill 8gbx2 3000mhz Hi. So, my pc just started crashing randomly when in the loading screen of some games or in the middle of a game. It's not consistent. Some time it happens on some games, sometimes it...
  11. Lucas3709

    Question Corsair Rm750e (2025)

    Hey, so i just a bought a new $2.5k pc with components only from Corsair, AMD and Asus as i wanted this pc to be of high quality. But ive just learned that the psu that i bought was Corsair Rm750e (2025) and that it comes with taiwanese capacitors instead of the (better?) japanese capacitors...
  12. izzywizzy1

    Question Hey guys, I have an ENERMAX ETL550AWT-M Triathlor ECO 550W. I'm missing the gpu cable, which is supposed to be 8pin to 6+2 pin.

    I've looked hard for replacements in the US, but can't seem to find anything. I'm willing to get a multimeter and a type 4 corsair cable, but what pin out should I look for? How would I match the pin out of the PSU, I have? If anyone has any recommendations on what I should do, let me know...
  13. R

    [SOLVED] PC suddenly in boot loop ?

    So I was playing a game on my PC, and accidentally pulled it with my leg and it kind of tilted a bit to the right side before falling back down on its own to the 4 stands. It wasnt a major pull nor was the impact big but the pc froze. So I turned off power to the psu on its button, and turned it...
  14. S

    Question 14TB HDDs not receiving enough power ?

    So this is my dilemma and I'm hoping someone will have an answer. I'm running an Unraid OS using a supermicro server board in a 4u server chassis with the ability to hold 12 3.5" HDDs. I have an EVGA 1000W P3 series modular PSU. Within that system I already have 10 HDDs, 8 x 8TB drives and 2 x...
  15. N

    Question I need help choosing between these two PSUs ?

    I’m trying to build a PC and i’m stuck with the PSU choice at the moment. I can only choose from these 2 due to prices and availability where I live. Price is the same for both PSUs. The Corsair RM850e 2025 is ATX 3.1 rated B+ on SPL PSU Tier list. The Corsair RM850x 2021 is ATX 2.x rated A+...
  16. ethriuz06

    Question My PC won't boot after I restart it or shut it down ?

    Every time I restart my PC, it fails to boot up and instead shows a black screen, even though the machine is still running. This is incredibly frustrating, especially when I need to restart for updates. When I try to turn it back on, it often won’t boot. Occasionally, it will start after waiting...
  17. ccoo84

    [SOLVED] RTX 3090 temps are high ?

    Symptoms: I hava a Asus Strix RTX 3090 OC Edition GPU and have had issues with the card turning off the monitors & the sound still playing in select games. The PSU is an EVGA P6 1000w Testing: I tested the card using OCCT & Furmark on seprate occasions both with the same results.. The GPU...
  18. deus_lexx

    Question PC shuts down during games after a few minutes – PSU replaced, no change

    Hi everyone, I’m struggling with a persistent issue and would really appreciate any advice. Build Info: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 6650 XT Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 Mortar Max WiFi RAM: 2x8GB DDR4-3200 Patriot Memory SSD: WD SN570 250GB (boot) + 1TB (storage) PSU...
  19. W

    Question Antec CSK DC

    Does anyone have experience with the new Antec CSK DC 650W? According to SPL's new PSU tier list, it's rated C and similar to the MSI Mag A650bn; however, other CSK models are rated very poorly, so I'm cautious about a new budget PSU. I haven't heard anything about it online, so I assume it...
  20. R

    Question Using 70% Isopropyl Alcohol to clean PSU cables only ?

    Good day, Just have a very niche question for a very specific situation. Making a long story short: Room flooded roughly half an inch level I'm sure a good chunk was absorbed by boxes and seeped into tiles (I was asleep when it was happening) PC unharmed (it's on a desk) - this is unrelated...
  21. Logick

    [SOLVED] My newly built PC shuts down when playing a specific non-taxing game ?

    My build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pFwHQd Running stress tests with cinepak, furmark, and 3d mark and it worked just fine. But I am currently playing Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, and during dialog bits the game sometimes shuts down the PC. No error messages, no crash dumps...
  22. sojoya

    Question NVMe SSD Randomly Disconnects During Heavy Load (Games / Stress Test)

    Hey all, I need help diagnosing a persistent issue with my PC. The problem is that my NVMe SSD (low budget SSD called RX7 1TB) randomly disappears from the system during heavy load — usually when launching or a few minutes after playing demanding games stored on the D: drive, or when running...
  23. R

    Question Tips on choosing a PSU ?

    I'm looking for a power supply for a new mid-tier gaming build but I don't know of many factors to choose between different PSUs. I've only considered the wattage of my build, to make sure the PSU is at least gold rated, and that the manufacturer is reputable. Any other factors I should...
  24. L

    Question Need Help - Low CPU Performance, Bad RAM Stability, Missing 4-pin Power (12600K + 4060 Ti)

    Hey everyone, I'm helping a friend troubleshoot their PC and we’re running into a few major issues: Specs: CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K GPU: RTX 4060 Ti Motherboard: Z670-P4 Gaming Carbon Pro PSU: 500W non-modular (unknown brand) RAM: 32GB The motherboard has an 8+4 pin CPU power setup...
  25. dansdiy

    Question Blocked PSU Fan - - adding side fans ?

    Hey everyone, this is my first post. Been lurking for a longtime and it seemed like a good place to post a question like this. I'm building a 2U server (with a custom chassis - using 3D printed parts and a 2U rack mount shelf) for my homelab and while deliberating power supply options just...
  26. N

    Question My power supply is buzzing while gaming. Concerned and need advice

    I've asked around for the past few days on many sites, but I've gotten conflicting info. Some say they can't hear it, others say just replace the PSU, but before I jump the gun I want to make sure it's not something harmless like coil whine. Had this PSU for a little under a month and I just...
  27. hrishi61

    Question Randomly getting vga debug led

    I just built a new pc but getting randomly vga debug led like 1 out of 5 times if I restart it works fine After the booting everything works smooth and no issue just the booting gets stuck in vga led sometimes My specs Amd Ryzen 7 9700x Msi b650 gaming+ wifi G Skill trident ram 16*2 6000mhz...
  28. N

    Question No Signal to monitor

    Hello guys, i am trying to fix a 12 year old PC that was sitting for 2 years now. The problem is that the computer used to work fine until 1 day it stop sending signal to monitor while everything lights up and starts up fine. I have also taken out GPU and tested it on my main system and it...
  29. gbeans44

    Question How bad is it to be running a 2070 Super + Ryzen 7 5700X3D on a 600W PSU ?

    I have seen some talk that running your pc on a lower PSU than the minimum can cause damage. I have a 600W PSU and have been having some issues with heating. Mainly due to the case being awful. I just upgraded to the 2070 Super and Ryzen 7 5700X3D beginning of January. Have I damaged my pc...
  30. sojoya

    Question Frequent “USB Power Surge” notifications and occasional BSOD ?

    Hi everyone, could really use some help troubleshooting an issue I’ve been experiencing recently. Full Specs: Gigabyte AB350M Gaming 3 Ryzen 5 5600 Radeon RX 6700 XT DDR4 2x16GB 3200mhz Adata Gammix d35 Corsair TX750M Gold PSU 256GB 2.5" SATA SSD (Installed windows here) 1TB M.2 SATA SSD...
  31. O

    Question Disks visible in BIOS but not anywhere else

    I recently upgraded my pc (HP Pavilion 590-p0063na) with a new 500W PSU (L05757-800) and gpu RX 6600 XT. Last PSU was 180W. The main issue is that I can't boot to windows and both my 1 TB HDD and 1TB SSD are not working anymore. More specifically, when plugged into a 2nd working pc, neither is...
  32. B

    Question Will my 3.0 ATX PSU be okay for my RTX 5090

    So my Asus Astral RTX 5090 arrived today and im just waiting on my case to arrive at the minute but i was trying to do some research the whole 12V-2x6 drama. Im super concered that because my PSU says 3.0. i picked it up about a month before the release of the 50 series its the ASUS ROG 1200w...
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    Build Advice Upgrading AM4 Budget Build for Light Gaming ?

    Hi. In this thread, I talked about my need to replace my faulty PSU. Next month I'm going to be taking a trip to Germany and will order a new PSU through a friend there as I live in Africa. I'll probably be ordering the Thermaltake BM3 750W Bronze PSU at €70 (the 650W was recommended by --SID--...
  34. Z

    Question Computer ran fine, upgraded with a used GPU (Gigabyte GTX 1080 Ti) and PSU (EVGA 750W) from my friend who shipped them; having issues now

    This computer had a 1650 Super and 750W PSU before, and I think the PSU was starting to have issues so that's why I replaced both. He was just using his 1080 Ti and power supply a couple months ago before getting new stuff, but they're not acting right in my machine now. The only issue with the...
  35. N

    [SOLVED] Problem fitting PSU in case ?

    Hey I ordered parts that should be compatible and should be fine according measurements, but it seems like ot doesn't fit. The items in question:: Case- Fractal 7 XL Black PSU - Corsair 1500i According to the dimensions mentioned by both parties it should work. I removed all parts and screws...
  36. Skelun

    Question GPU got damaged and I want to prevent it from happening again ?

    These were the specs: MOBO: TUF GAMING X570-PLUS_BR PSU: Corsair RM750x 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular AIO: Corsair H100 RGB 240mm CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti RAM: 3x8GB Crucial 3000Mhz + 16GB KLEVV BOLT 3200MHz (@3000Mhz) HDD: ST1000DM010-2EP102 (1TB, IDE) HDD...
  37. Skelun

    Question A technician said my 750W PSU wasn't enough for my rig

    These are my specs: PSU: Corsair RMx Shift Series RM750x MoBo: ASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E wifi CPU: Ryzen 7 9800x3D AIO: Water Cooler MSI MAG Coreliquid M360 GPU: RTX 4070 Super RAM: 2 x 32GB Kingston Fury Beast 6000MT/s FAN: 4 Rise Mode Hex Turbine PWM Nvme1: 1TB ADATA SX8200 Nvme2: 2TB WD Green...
  38. Jrv111599

    [SOLVED] PSU and motherboard work, but the computer won't turn on ?

    I bought a Red Dragon 850-watt RGB PSU. I plugged all the cords into my computer, double checked everything was properly connected. The motherboard lit up and my GPU would flicker. The PSU RGB did not light up at al,l or the fan. I thought maybe a bad PSU so I unplugged everything and did a...
  39. T

    Question Can I turn the Power supply on with connecting only Fan hub to it ?

    Can i test the PSU by connecting it ( through molex cabel ) to Fan hub only without connecting the Motherboard or NOT ?
  40. Ayatollah

    Question I have this PSU, realistically how long should it last? ( alpine JSP-70012PN)

    Basically this came in a prebuilt which I use in my pc currently Intel i7-2600 ECS H61H2-M2 16GB DDR3-1333 GTX 960 2GB NZXT H510i Samsung 850 EVO 256GB WD red Pro 4.0tb 7200rpm Yes, the PSU is very old and needs replacing ASAP, but i'm currently real tight on budget but want to know if it...