psu

Forum discussion tagged with psu.
  1. pharaohfluid

    Question SSD fails to register, frequent random restarts and BSOD

    A week or so ago, I noticed that my PC kept restarting randomly for some reason. After waiting a bit, it went away, and I assumed all was fine. Now it happened again, and this time, when it attempted to restart, it failed and made a lot of clicking sounds every time it tried to. I tried...
  2. QuestCZ

    Question New PSU is very loud

    Hi there, I've just finished building a new PC and I've run into problems with the Seasonic Focus GX-850 ATX 3 (2024) PSU. Immediately after pressing the power button the PSU fan gets very loud, it's by far the noisiest thing in the PC. And that's just when being in the BIOS. Even thought the...
  3. J

    Question Flashing Bios - Continuously blinking (MSI B550 Gaming Plus)

    I've tried to flash the bios with a correctly formatted USB. All seemed okay until the bios LED stayed blinking far past the usual 5-7 minutes, I know I likely need to try a different USB but I'm wondering how I go about cancelling the current attempt? The LED is still flashing, am I okay to...
  4. jivareng

    Question New system shutting off randomly after hours of gameplay ?

    Hello everyone, I have been using this forum growing up as a kid for my system issues and here i am again, older and wiser yet not enough to solve this one. My system is relatively new, bought it around august New parts: Mobo: Asrock B650 Pro RS CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D RAM: 4 x 16GB Corsair...
  5. D

    Question STRANGE pc black screen issue

    So my pc screen is turning black after a while. Sometimes it can take very long before it happens and sometimes it can happen very fast and I have also seen some strange interruption on the screen when it happened. More symptoms: * Failed to boot. First time it happened (Have not been happening...
  6. J

    Question Best budget-friendly PSU? - £60/£65

    Hi, I'm putting an AM4 build together with: Ryzen 5 5600x B550 Board MSI RX 6650 XT GAMING X 8G 32GB Ram I was planning to buy the MSI Mag 650bn but after a quick search its Tier C with varying reviews I'm not sure if the build would definitely require a 650w PSU but for upgradability I...
  7. K

    Question PSU making weird noise under load only

    Good evening, Just wondering what this sound is from my PSU, doesnt sound the coil whine from other videos ive seen of it.
  8. skitz9417

    Question gpu advice

    ok i made post couple days ago it was solved but the think now i would like to know if theres a upgrade to this problem main reason is because while using adobe premire pro 2025 i get werid stuttering bugs while playback of videos that i make plus lockups i have not been able to fix my gpus...
  9. A

    Question Should I route cables in the PSU compartment ?

    I have literally no place to put HD audio and certain other cables, and I can't seem to fit the PSU in there, so are you even meant to put the cables there? I seriously can't improvise in this tiny MicroATX case. I'm also having trouble putting my PSU in there in the first place. Case...
  10. M

    Question Which PSU Calculator should I trust?

    Hi everybody, I know that it's a neverending fight, but still... How do I find out which PSU is best for my rig? I visited the PSU Discussion page, and the link there to find the PSU wattage by GPU. That is wrong. Why? Well, because... what if I have, say, RTX 4090 and some "dead" i5 12600K...
  11. A

    Question Is this a reliable PSU?

    I found this PSU in the PSU tier list in the A tier. Is that list fully reliable? I can't find many reviews of this unit online, so can anyone confirm its quality. The PSU is Chieftec Chieftronic PowerPlay GPU-650FC 650W. I am buying it here...
  12. TigerGabbar

    Question Double Graphics Card

    I currently have 3060Ti in which i am facing problem while streaming any AAA tittle i play at lowest setting @1440p so i am thinking to upgrade with 4070ti super and use 3060ti as streaming graphics card while using OBS and 4070ti super while gaming. Is it possible that one card is used for...
  13. Tidus77

    Question Corsair RM850x Incorrect Voltages?

    Hi, i am suffering some issues that randomly happens. Question: Should i replace the PSU? Could be that braided extensions causing this? (Even though i been using them for like 2 year and never had this issue before) PSU: Corsair RM850x I been monitoring PSU voltages...
  14. B

    Question Can't boot Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX with power button. Can use qflash button.

    TLDR: Looks like the power pin from the motherboard doesn't switch on the power supply, preventing the boot and any sign of life. Works fine when using the QFlash button without flash drive to boot up to OS. I recently upgraded my desktop computer to a AMD R7 7700X, Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX and...
  15. Anguxilion

    Question Random clicking noise coming from my PC but I can't pinpoint where it comes from

    The title is pretty self-explanatory, the thing goes like this, my PC is not even 1 year old, all my components have updated drivers/bios, and my OS is also up to date, everything is clean, and thermal paste has been changed 1 month ago, so there shouldn't be any problem. But, a few weeks ago I...
  16. D

    Question MSI 550W "growling" sound under load

    WATCH VIDEO so i got this a550bn msi psu new sealed and it functions all right a part from the fact it makes an annoying "growling" sound while under load. sometimes under heavy load it makes a double sound with the first one being normal and the second one right after the first generating a...
  17. ItsYeBoi2016

    Question 6800 XT is artifacting in certain apps, and games are crashing ?

    So I recently got a used 6800 XT and a brand new Thermaltake Smart BM3 750W PSU. During the first 3 days, I didn't notice any artifacting or crashing, everything was perfect. I then decided to undervolt my GPU, because the PSU was making a weird buzzing noise. The undervolting made the buzzing...
  18. S

    Question Upgraded from 1070 to 3070 ...now constant crashes in games

    Hello everyone, Before I start, here is my build: CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F CPU cooler: stock fan that came with the processor Motherboard: Asus Prime H670-Plus D4 Ram: 2x8GB T-Force DDR4 3600 SSD/HDD: Samsung 980 Pro SSD (1TB)/ MSI Spatium 2TB SSD/ original HDD as well GPU: EVGA GeForce...
  19. A

    Question Which PSU is better for this build?

    Ryzen 5 7500f RX6750XT MSI PRO B650M-P 2x16GB DDR5 5600MHz I can get Cooler Master MWE V2 Bronze 650W or Corsair CX650 or Seasonic B12 650W/750W which one is better?
  20. Aizen4u

    Question What psu is recomandated for an rx 7700 xt sapphire nitro+ oc?

    I have seasonic 750w for my rx 7700 xt sapphire nitro+ oc. It s enough with i7 12700kf and the rest of the components? I mean fore heavy load gaming and etc, it will deliver good or I need to switch for an 850w psu?
  21. A

    Question Is this PSU good enough for this configuration?

    I am building a pc for 1080p, these are the parts I'm getting: Ryzen 5 7500f 2x16GB DDR5 5600MHz XFX QUICK RX6750 XT MSI PRO B650M-P I am planning on getting Be Quiet! System Power 10 650W or Seasonic B12 750W. Which one is better, if any is good enough?
  22. A

    Question 350W psu with a GTX 1060 6gb

    Hello i'm trying to figure out if I can safely run a GTX 1060 6GB with my current 350W psu or if i'll have to replace it or smth. Most of the time ill be playing games that require a lot of power from my system. anyway here is the stuff I got. IP-S350T1-0 PSU, i7-2600 CPU, 12gb ddr3 ram, DH61WW...
  23. Nice Nicer

    Question How can i mount a Fujitsu PSU ? (nonstandard form factor ! -> P700 et cetera)

    Hello, i have a Fujitsu P700 prebuilt and i want to swap the case, but i don´t know how. That's because of the power supply ! The screw holes don´t line up properly with most PSU form factors. I can´t mount it to another case because of that. I have some Micro ATX cases available though. I...
  24. diialeksic

    Question Best PSU and ok case for under 100 euros (Serbia) ?

    Hello, please correct me if the thread is not in a good place! A bit of a backstory :D first time in life I'm buying everything together. Until now it was always lik, get a GPU, then in two years buy CPU, upgrade RAM and then after 2, 3 years but GPUagain and so on. So pretty psyched, decided to...
  25. Phantomous

    Question Is my PSU cable enough for my ProArt RTX 4070 Super?

    Hi guys, Hoping to get some second opinions on powering an RTX 4070S in my system please. I'll keep it short. Current specs: - Ryzen 5700X3D, cooled by Arctic LF III 280 - 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 3200MHz - Palit GamingPro RTX 3070 8GB, undervolted + OC - MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus - 2x...
  26. DeclanStewart

    Question Should I Upgrade My PSU Before the Intel Arc B580 GPU, or Just Undervolt to Make It Work?

    Currently, my system is equipped with a Corsair CV450 PSU (450W, Bronze rated), a Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, and a GTX 1650 GPU. I’m planning to upgrade my GPU to the new Intel Arc B580, but I’m debating whether to upgrade the GPU now or prioritize getting a new PSU first. Would it be safe to go ahead...
  27. jwilkinson12

    Question Bizarre problem --- is it the PSU or something else ?

    I’ll try and keep it brief but I have a 2017 Dell Alienware Aurora R7 that's stock except for an upgraded SSD. I shut down my computer the other day and went to start it up after a good nights rest and nothing. The computer acted like it was unplugged. Not even a flicker. So I think, well...
  28. A

    Question Strange issue with my PSU ?

    Hello! This is my first time posting here. So I have a very strange issue with my PSU. I bought it about 2 years ago due to a cheapo PSU that came with the case failing (thankfully didn't take anything else out with it). I have a Cooler Master MWE 650 Bronze V2 230V PSU. Ever since I got it...
  29. noob-but-not-rud3

    Question UPS+PSU

    Is 1kva UPS mandatory for 1000W PSU ? if not what kind of ups is good for 1000W PSU. PC Spec - i5 6600K GTX 1060 3GB 3 SSD 1 HDD
  30. S

    Question Is my PSU inadequate for my system ?

    Hi all, So I've been experiencing random crashes/black screens during gaming on my RTX 2080 TI. However when I set the power limit of my GPU to 140W it will not crash. This will result in poor gaming performance however (low FPS and whatnot). So it seems that spikes in power will cause my PC to...
  31. TheUltraMarine

    Question Friend's PC now randomly shutting off - components still on though - after failed overclocking and CMOS reset. What's wrong?

    My friend recently grabbed a brand new Ryzen 9 5950x to replace his 3600, and he wanted to get cracking at overclocking it ASAP. So we used Ryzen Master, the program that overclocked his original 3600, and it ended being a spectacular failure. Not sure if his specific processor just came short...
  32. M

    Question installed os with a loose psu power cable

    Hey, something interesting happened with my new pc build. During the first boots, i had the psu power cable loosely plugged in, which was causing a red cpu light on the motherboard and no display. (i didn't know what was causing it and tried to restart multiple times) (i realized that it was...
  33. convertske

    Question PSU XPG 850W 80 Plus Gold Full Modular ATX 3.1 CORE REACTOR II VE

    Hi, just asking for a little bit help. Trying to change my GIGABYTE B700H with coilwhine for a XPG 850W 80 Plus Gold Full Modular ATX 3.1 CORE REACTOR II VE getting a good price around 140-150 USD, In argentina we don't get so much stock, variety and prices like that. Can anyone recommend this...
  34. M

    Question Is a 300W power supply enough?

    Hello everyone, I need a help. I've got a pc with a Lenovo motherboard, a Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G, a GTX 1650, 24GB of RAM, air cooler, an NVME, 2 HDD and a DVD RW. Is an HP 300W PSU enough powerful? I hope yes, because I don't have money to buy a new one... Another question: are there any good sata...
  35. D

    Question Unstable system with Ryzen 7 5800X3D ?

    Hi, I'm new here, can you help please w/ hardware question. I have a lot of stutters; unsmooth staff and low fps in gunfights like cs2 and other fps shooters; when i was checking compatibility my system, i had seen that my motherboard cant work w/ 5800x3d on full; also had seen that my PSU...
  36. HazemAl-Gharib

    Question Is cooler master good?

    Hello is this power supply Is COOLER MASTER G600 GOLD good i will by it about 60 dollars and 1 year warranty ? And how many 6+2 cables it has?
  37. R

    Question UPS beeps briefly when powering on one PC but not another

    today when i turned on my computer: Operating System Windows 11 Pro 64-bit CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7900 52 °C Raphael 5nm Technology RAM 64.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 2394MHz (40-40-40-76) Motherboard ASRock...
  38. Zaakuro

    Question I need help replacing my potential bomb of a PSU ?

    My new graphics card produces a lot of coil whine, and I suspect my PSU might be the cause. I checked the voltages with HWiNFO, and it shows a reading of ~9/10V on the +12V rail. From what I understand, that’s bad and could potentially damage my components over time. My system consists of a...
  39. I

    Question I need some help in deciding which PSU to buy

    I'm currently looking at a MSI MAG A650GL, I don't see any bad reviews about this PSU, but maybe someone knows more information or someone can give me a better choice that I can buy. I'm also looking at DQ750 80 PLUS GOLD, I saw something about outlets and this PSU (I don't really know about...
  40. Z

    Question Faulty PSU ?

    My EVGA 500 BR PSU is only 5 months old, my PC for the last month or so was randomly shutting down & restarting immediately with the kernel power 41 (63) event in Event Viewer, it was either at idle or during use, searches turned up that the most likely culprit is the PSU, but I decided to do...