#psu

Forum discussion tagged with #psu.
  1. KVIIX

    Question Help Needed - Random Crashes with New Build, Possibly PSU Issue?

    Hi everyone, I recently built a new PC, but I’ve been running into an issue where it randomly crashes when I launch a game or open Steam. This doesn’t happen every time, but it’s frequent enough to be frustrating. Here’s what I’ve noticed: The RGB lights on the motherboard, RAM, cooler, and...
  2. F

    Question psu compatibility

    Hi all , For long now , I wanted to upgrade my gpu . I had a GTX 1070ti aorus which recently bit the dust . (black screen , gpu fans full speed and random bsod`s) I managed to snag an RX6700 non XT version (from XFX) from our local parts shop (the card is fairly new with 21 months waranty ...
  3. C

    Question is a 460 watt Psu good enough for a rx 5700

    So i am planning to upgrade my PC build by adding Said GPU but I have an LC-Power LC6460GP3 V2.3 230V 460 W 80+ Silver PSU and I'm not sure it will not burn up or something my current specs are Mobo: Msi x58 Pro Cpu: Intel i7 980x Ram : 8 GB ddr3 2x4 Psu : LC-Power LC6460GP3 GPU: rx 550...
  4. crossram07

    Question What's the best GPU I can put in a PC which has a 380w platinum rated PSU ?

    Hi! I have a Lenovo V50T Gen 2 PC, and im looking to upgrade it to be at least decent for gaming. One problem, the highest wattage psu i can put in it is a 380w since no unofficial ones have 10 pin mobo connectors-and the form factor of the pc wont allow any other psu. My specs are: a...
  5. W

    Question PC will not start at all, after taking out and putting back in PSU

    I'm not sure if this is the right spot for this question, but I really don't know what the problem is. A few days ago, I got a new gpu for my pc, but the power supply I had was not strong enough so I bought a new one. Unfortunately, when I bought my pc I made the mistake of buying an HP...
  6. ceka6697

    Question Seasonic TX 1300W Titanium or Asus Thor Platinum II 1200w ?

    Hello everyone! I need advice for choosing the right PSU for my new build. I have the option to pick Seasonic 1300w TX Titanium or Asus Rog Thor Platinum II 12OOw. Which one is better? Please don't advise me to pick a different one 'cos that's the only 2 models they sell in the store where I am...
  7. gavAB

    Question PC shuts down when running any game

    I recently started playing games and my PC would just restart a minute or two into launching it. Everything else is fine on my computer like browsing, watching videos, and etc. PART LIST: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4YQjMb Checked temp on CPU and GPU. Normal temps. Ran SFC /scannow. Nothing...
  8. weebaros2008

    Question Can I use an 8 pin connecter and 6+2 (using the split 2 pins on a different psu slot) for my rtx 3080

    So, I recently bought an rtx 3080. But I've run into a problem. my psu (being an old thermaltake 750W) only has one 8 pin "slot"and it has 4 6-pins. I have 2 cables for the gpu. An 8 pin to 8 pin and a 6+2 to 8 pin. Would it be better if i just left the 2pins out and plugged the 8 pin to it's...
  9. KKun

    [SOLVED] New RAM and PC restarts randomly

    I bought new RAM-sticks to replace my old ones. (Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB 2666Mhz --> Corsair Vengeance Pro 2x16GB 3600MHz) After a while my PC started to shut down and instantly turn on again (First while gaming and later on same days during only Chrome usage). I am not sure what the problem...
  10. R

    Question Recommend me a UPS for my Rig plzzz

    i need a UPS for my rig which can atleast give me 5-10mins of Backup i have a LG 240 hz monitor which according to the internet consume 45 watts i will also have my internet router which consume likes 10 to 20 watts ( according to the internet) My pc specs are (Not oc) r7 3700x msi rtx 3070...
  11. GamingBoy2022

    Question How much ram can i have on my Dell Optiplex 390 DT

    Hello, i have a Dell Optiplex 390 DT with the following: cpu: Intel Core i5-2400 motherboard: DELL 0M5DCD chipset: Intel H61 (Cougar Point) ram: DDR3 SDRAM 1333Mhz 1x4 GB what would be the max possible ram and max ram speed since i can't find it online many say its 8gb ram and some say...
  12. unchada

    Question need psu recommendations

    is 650 watts enough for rtx 3060 and i5 11400f 16gb ram or do i need tobuy something else please reply
  13. N

    Question Can I use my pc with this surge protector?

    Hey guys My pc is not close to the power outlet so I'm planning on using a surge protector/extension. So i have this surge protector which supports a total load of 10A. My PC's power plug is rated at 10A and the power supply is 380W. The power supply sticker has the input printed as 100-240V~...
  14. S

    Question I cut all the wires of 24-pin connector on a Delta 800w power supply and now it won't jump start ?

    For some stupid reason i cut all the wires of the 24-pin connector on a delta 800w power supply and now when i try to jumpstart it, it won't start. Can anyone help me get it back running because i believe its not dead because it still gives that low voltage shock if you touch its body, and makes...
  15. huy756006

    [SOLVED] Can it run my system?

    I Have 450w psu (acbel) and it doesn't have 80 plus.i calculated its power to be around 335w.Can it run my system? Gig h61 ds2 rev4.0 8gb ddr3 single channel Msi Gtx 960 128gb ssd 500gb hdd I5 3570 Help :D
  16. R

    Question HP Elite SFF

    Hello. As i don't have a GPU right now, I'm planning on ordering one. But I don't know if I need to change the PSU aswell. As i have a 240W one right now, and the supported one for the GPU is 300W. So can i run the GPU without a PSU upgrade?
  17. Nlody

    [SOLVED] PSU Malfunction ?

    Hi my pc Shutdown when i turn on ultimate perfomance on control panel it shutsdown and restart constantly until i turn power off and let it sit for couple of minutes then i turn i back on and it works it usually happens in games like minecraft or just games that my fps cap isnt needed to be set...
  18. T

    [SOLVED] PC restarts during GPU stress test ?

    Hey guys ! So my specs are: Motherboard: Asus, Asus PRIME B550M-A (WI-FI) CPU: AMD AM4 Ryzen 7 3700X Wraith Prism Ram: Patriot DIMM 64 GB DDR4-3600 Kit GPU: Inno3D, INNO3D GeForce RTX 3070 iChill X3 8GB GDDR6 256-bit 3xDP+HDMI PSU: Master Cooler V750 3 x air cooler be quiet! So my...
  19. Lzcas

    Question my pc stopped working after hitting my desk

    Hello, I've got an issue where my pc will not turn on now atall all I get is the keyboard and mouse light up it all started from hitting my desk when I was playing warzone and it froze and turned off and wouldn't come back on the day before i was trying to clean my cpu fan and undone the screws...
  20. The Carapat

    [SOLVED] Pc wont start has power

    I shut my computer off a week ago and it wont start. Tried with a new psu, wont start either. The lamp on my GPU is glowing , so it has power.I alsontried jump starting it, it didnt work.. Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H11M-S2H. GPU:GTY 960 4 GB DDR4 RAM CPU:PENTIUM II. PSU:HKC USP5580
  21. Louiemark

    Question PC turns on and off continuously ?

    Mother Board: Gigabyte GA-H270M-DS3H RAM: 4gb JM DDR4 2666 U-DIMM 1Rx8 1.2V PSU: 750 (I think) After i install Windows 10 Pro , then pc got blue screen saying "whea uncorrectable error" and i pull out the plug cuz there no sayin it restart or button to restart. After that i turn on the PC and...
  22. B

    (WTS) Corsair SF600 Platinum (US only)

    View: https://imgur.com/a/8ZlrRqd Hello! I am selling my Corsair SF600 Platinum. My reason for selling is because I'm in the process of upgrading my computer and I no longer need this PSU. It works properly. It's like new! Price: $89 USD Ships from: California Please message me with any...
  23. orodruin

    [SOLVED] 850 watt 80+ Gold power supply recommendation?

    Hello first. I am thinking of getting an 850 watt power supply to my system. I have two power sources in mind. - Be quiet straight power 11 850watt gold - Asus rog strix 850w white gold. Which of these two models should I choose? Which would be more correct? The casing I use is Be Quiet...
  24. ninthcloud

    Question MY PSU POPPED!!!

    So I was trying to figure out if my gpu is faulty. I gave it a little push because all off the fans suddenly turned off except the ram rgb. I tried it few more times, turning it on and off, the same thing happens. Then suddenly I heard a small pop from the bottom part of my case and saw smoke...
  25. Dude_OG

    [SOLVED] PC WONT BOOT

    today when i was playing red dead redemption2 my pc crashed crashed and now it wont even boot.nothing is turning on.fans,lights,nothing.what happened?what do i do?how do i fix it?
  26. JorensNorkus

    Question PLZ HELPPP I THINK MY GPU BROKEN?

    So today i was playing FS19 yeah i know who plays that game but i was playing normally then i paused a game and i walked out of my room to help out my girlfriend for 5 mins i came back and see my pc is off. I tried to turn it on but nothing it wasn't turning on then i turned off powersuply and...
  27. T

    [SOLVED] Solid red light on mobo

    So I am building my first pc and have connected everything. Went for first boot up and everything turned on so I was excited only to have it turn off and on in a loop, also no picture on monitor. I noticed there was a solid red light on my mobo and have been looking is that has anything to do...
  28. P

    Question My PC crashes but fans spin up and lights stay on

    When ever i playing games my monitor decides to turn off and says HDMI no signal. My PC stays on and the fans keep running and the lights on my keyboard are on. I have to use the reboot button on my PC to get it working again. It happens with most off my games now such as Tarkov, world war z...
  29. N

    [SOLVED] Will a 2700x and 3070 run okay on a 650w psu

    I am just worried that it will crash, it is my first build and I’m very confused. I calculated the total draw would be about 550w but will it run okay when I play gpu intensive game. I’m not going to be overclocking either. Thanks for any response :)
  30. Cold2428

    [SOLVED] Power supply idea.

    Hi. I am thinking to use hp power supply on this motherboard (ASUS Prime B460M-A LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) from Amazon. I have power supply of hp pavilion serial number (4CE801303Y). Is it compatible. And do I need to worry about anything else?
  31. M

    [SOLVED] Can you plug in a 6-pin connector to an 8-pin connector?

    I've got a GTX 1060 6gb with 6 pins but I'm planning on getting a Thermaltake 850W PSU, which has 8 pins. Could I plug the GPU into the PSU?
  32. Prad_Bitt

    [SOLVED] RM650 vs TX750M?

    Hi so I needed a 650W PSU for my new pc And I looked up Corsair's PSUs (they're the best brand available here), and I understood that the TXM series is better in overall quality than the RM 2019 series. But I only need a 650W PSU (R5 3600 + 2070S), and I can't find TX650M anywhere in stock where...
  33. Prad_Bitt

    [SOLVED] 750W PSU with 1100VA (660W) UPS?

    Hi Right now I can't find any 650W PSU and it's been over a month since I've been looking for it. And I already have an APC BX1100C-IN (1100VA, 660W) Here are my specs: Ryzen 5 3600 (might OC) CM Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition Gigabyte 2070 Super Windforce OC 3X 8G Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC...
  34. dcwg2234

    Question CPU wont recieve power

    So, This I have observed recently. My mobo is x570 Strix e gaming. It has some RGB LED elements on it which glow always when power is plugged in (in breathing mode) I have left my PC to sleep, the CPU fan stops spinning. To resume we usually use a keypress, I did that num lock light is struck...
  35. H

    [SOLVED] Power supply connector

    I have building a pc for my dad it's in budget and for typing and little poster creating in graphics I bought athlon 200ge Gigabyte a320m s2h 1tb hdd 7200rpm 8gb 2400mhz ram I bought a case psu combo which is 250w But my problem is my psu have 4 pin connector but my mobo has 8 pin connector is...
  36. B

    Question Every time I remove my graphics card I have to trouble shoot

    So, basically what I’m dealing with is this. Every time I remove my gpu from my pc ( usually by turning off the psu , then removing the wall power and so on) when I put it back in (Yes the exact same gpu I removed) I end up having to troubleshoot my pc because it’s either not turning on at all...
  37. DeathBreathUK

    [SOLVED] PSU compatibility with potential new GPU

    Hello. A quick question to anyone techy. I had a pc built for me which i am happy with but wish i got a better GPU. Im saving for a RTX 2070 super but looking on the official site it says recommended PSU is 650. Mine is 600. Ive checked pc part picker and it says just 404w with my build but with...
  38. Arctic922

    [SOLVED] 550w psu enough for rtx 2070s?

    Hey guys. I have a new gpu coming in and i was wondering if a 550w psu will be enough for a strix rtx 2070s? The 3 fan one. My cpu is a ryzen 5 3600x and strix x470f mobo. My psu is a corsair RM550X 80 plus gold. Let me know.
  39. A

    Question Games Suddenly Stuttering

    So recently every game I have been playing has been stuttering like crazy, even games that aren't hard to run like Minecraft, the severity of the stuttering varies per game with the worst being Minecraft and Apex Legends, Modern Warfare stutters but less often and for as little, the stuttering...
  40. A

    [SOLVED] Picopsu (bought from mini-box) question

    I recently ordered the 150xt picopsu kit, and got an adapter for the 4 pin atx cpu cable, so it could be used in an 8 pin slot. I also got a 12v 150w ac-dc power adapter with the same polarity as the picopsu's 5.5/2.5mm DC in connector, since the kit did not come with an ac-dc adapter with that...