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  1. Jadedsins

    Question The strange + uncertain - PSU Issues + video card + boot up ?

    Never had an issue like this. Hubby's pc stopped turning on - turned off on it's own and though he just got a new PSU less then 3mo ago the logical thing to blame was the PSU. We on a whim turned it back on after cleaning it and sure enough it is working. However it has kept giving issues. I...
  2. tomlep1

    Question What PSU should i get for my gaming PC?

    Budget: $100 - $115 (I'd prefer under $100 but if it's like $110 that's fine too) PC Specs: cpu: i7-12700F motherboard: MSI Pro Z690-A gpu: rtx 3070 ram: 32gb storage: 5tb (total) current PSU: Thermaltake smart 700 watt Side question: Is it a good idea to put 2 GPUs in a pc? I have an old gpu...
  3. B

    Question GPU coil whine coming from my PSU or not?

    Hi. I recently bought a Corsair RM850X Shift from Amazon and installed it. I began noticing the coil whine. The coil whine is present at all times, even on games and on idle. View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EKc6FRZ8a2M View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7nzkxhh8NWw View...
  4. mashejsjahwh

    Question My PSU is making a buzz sound. What could this mean

    I have EVGA GD 700w GOLD PSU and it's making a buzzing sound. Idk if it's from a dusty fan or a coil whine or maybe the fan is hitting something. Pls help.
  5. B

    Question System shutdown in demanding games

    Hi, Been bothered by this issues for a couple years and now had enough and hope you bright minds can help me solve the issue :) specs: CPU: Processor AMD Ryzen 7 5800X GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Motherboard: ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO Memory: 4 x 8 GB G.SKILL F4-3200C14-8GTZR PSU: Corsair...
  6. momokh

    Question noise from motherboard or psu? please help

    A sound that does not appear until I bring my ear close to the motherboard of the computer and almost towards or inside the psu (alimentation). Sometimes the sound seems to come from the processor side, but when I approach the PSU I hear it very clearly. A continuous sound like a pithy beep ...
  7. S

    Question PC shorting/crashing

    Hi guys, I recently brought a new PSU (Cooler master white 750w) and attempted to install into my working PC, as soon as I attempted to boot it shorted a few seconds after I got onto the windows screen. I assumed I had been given a faulty psu so I reinstalled the old one and I'm now having the...
  8. Kilichenko

    Question Need help with UPS

    Hi, I recently bought a UPS which is mercury elite 2200u smart ups 2200va 1320w. I have one wall outlet where staying, so I use power strips to connect my devices and charge, my pc's power supply is around 1000w and I use 2 monitors. Recently where I live, there's been a lot of power outage...
  9. Chali34

    Question Black screen pc crash after gaming for 1h or 30 min / but sometimes not even 1 minute after lunching the game

    i have problem with i think GPU , my screen just goes black instantly after just gaming for like 30-40 minutes but sometimes more often or sometimes never in a day , what going on? , nothing is overheating , i posted same post few time already but i did everything i can to make it stop aside...
  10. furius980

    Question High FPS but BAD performance in PC

    For 2 weeks now I have had this problem that appeared after the PC froze (it has happened to me many times) that forced me to force it to shut down. When monitoring the performance values with MSI Afterburner it gives me normal readings (80-90 in demanding games) but it feels almost half of...
  11. emmanuelmagadia

    Question I9 12900K + RX 7900 GRE NITRO PSU Requirements (Currently have 750W Plat)

    i have this specs below, is my PSU enough? or should i upgrade ? I recently bought a RX7900 GRE Sapphire Nitro haven't tested it yet i want to know if i can use my current (Corsair HX750W 80+ Platinum-rated) PSU or should i buy 850W at least before testing it. Specs: Processor : Intel i9...
  12. MrBurton

    Question Opinions wanted on new PSU purchase ?

    Hey everyone, I am having some problems with my PC where it keeps restarting on its own and I think its the power supply being damaged from common power outages and fluctuating voltages in my country. There aren't many options available when it comes to power supplies either but I have found...
  13. Orbit Storm

    Question Corsair CX430 loud fan noises

    Probably goes without saying that this unit needs to be upgraded. What I'm asking right now though, is there any immediate cause for concern? System seems to run fine, temps are fine. That fan is loud. Earlier today, we had a brief power outage from a bad storm and when my wife turned her PC...
  14. L

    Question PC shuts down unexpectedly during sustained heavy loads

    Specs: MBD: MSI MAG x670E TOMAHAWK WIFI CPU: Ryzen 9 7900x3D GPU: Gigabyte RTX 4080 Gaming OC RAM: 2x 16GB DDR5 6000MT/s PSU: bequiet! Straight Power 11 850W Gold CASE: Fractal Design Define 7 OS: Windows 11 For Context on power consumption: I have a custom cooling loop with 1x Pump and 3x...
  15. baribarigood

    Question PSU “crunch” sound

    Hi, this is my current build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/baribarigood/saved/3MzcMp Just built a new system and only when I turn off my psu, I hear a slight static/“crunch” sound as the switch flips. Is this normal or should i return it immediately? I tried to buy a reputable psu, maybe i...
  16. R

    Question How Many Connectors to Power i7 14700KF

    Hello internet! I'm in the process of upgrading my PC's motherboard, processor and RAM. Specifically, my new mobo is here, and my PSU is here. PSU is circa 10 years old. Unfortunately, being so old, I threw out all of the spare leads for the PSU a while back. So my question is, will a single...
  17. J

    Question Need info on molex pcie risers for mining psu on how they take power "diagram" like

    So I would like to know does molex riser pcie consume power only from 12v and 5 v is for show or does it use /need/require both to be plugged in? I intend to retrofit a very expensive Silverstone modular 1300R PSU who's voltage has weakened on 5v compartment but 12v is perfect. The PSU will be...
  18. N

    Question Corsair RM850 Short circuit

    Hello, I've a Corsair RM850 psu. By mistake, I used the CPU power cable to connect to GPU's power connector. As soon as I turned the PC on, there was a short circuit (with a pop sound) in the PSU. So now the pc is not starting. Has the PSU completely died, or is it reparable? Would it be...
  19. N

    Question Monitor losing signal at specific occasions

    I have a problem where monitor looses signal when launching certain games, meanwhile some other games work alright. I also get no signal when booting pc into recovery mode or BIOS. I wanted to check something in BIOS considering the problem and i wasn't able to. I thought maybe i may pressing...
  20. aadhiz

    Question PSU power cord issue ?

    Hi, Recently bought an MSI MAG 850GL PSU and it comes with a power cord of 16A/250v. But I don't have a provision to plug the pin as it is very large. So I used my older PSU's power cord from a Cooler Master MWE 650 which came with 6A/240v power cord. Is it ok to use this power cord for a long...
  21. YEAHHEAY

    Question Pc issue beyond insanity

    Greetings people, I'm writing in hope someone can help me with issue occured. I absolutely hate when issues occuring in random order and from nowhere. I have MSI trident 3, moba ms9061, i57400, 2soddims 2400mhz 16gb, 1060 6gb, PSU 230 watts, I bought it awhile ago brand new from msi and...
  22. twgamerbuilder

    Question My PC keeps randomly power-cycling ?

    My PC at random will completely shut down and instantly turn back on again. Thing's ive already tried that haven't helped: 1. New outlet and power cord 2. Replacing the Power Supply with a 850w (I've been running a 750w for years) 3. Resetting Windows 10 and the CMOS 4. Reseating, the RAM, CPU...
  23. TheGrognardling

    Question Missing connector pin on PSU-to-motherboard connection

    Hello all, how drastically will missing this connector pin on PSU-to-motherboard connection in my PC affect things, and assuming that a fix is absolutely necessary, what are some methods and/or solutions to fix this problem?
  24. Oogaboogaaa

    Question Would This PSU work with my old sff build ?

    Hi , so i basically Have a Z220 small for factory station and i got recently a Gtx 1060 3gb aero oc , except that the pre build's psu is too weak for it knowing that its 240 W and gtx 1060 apparently needs a 500+ watt system , The problem is they the pre build's old motherboard has a 2 6pin...
  25. Frosty42069

    Question Fixed: PSU Swap gone Wrong? PC not turning ON

    My old EVGA 850 BQ Bronze was always running on the loud side even while standing idle and the fan was getting out of balance so I changed up for a Corsair RM850e. I installed the new PSU with its own modular cables (CPU,GPU,motherboard), but eventhough the Motheboard makes lights while OFF when...
  26. m4r1n7

    Question Kingston FURY Renegade RGB KF564C32RSAK2-64 64GB will work expo on STRIX B650 E E STRIX and RYZEN 7800X3D?

    Kingston FURY Renegade RGB KF564C32RSAK2-64 64GB will work expo on B650 E E STRIX AND RYZEN 7800X3D? as the title states will this ram works fully on 6400 mhz on strix b650e e motherboard and ryzen 7800x3d psu coolermaster 750w V gold I
  27. mossi

    Question RGB PSU 24-pin/PCI-e 6/8 pin extensions - are they safe to use? NZXT C1000 says not to connect other types of cables?

    Just wondering if there are any issues using RGB extensions for PSU 24-pin or GPU PCI-E 6/8-pin extensions because although they don't plug in directly to the PSU they plug in to the cable itself and most modular PSU manufacturers say not to use cables meant for other PSUs so I was wondering if...
  28. majwardaddy

    Question Gigabyte UD850GM PG5 (rev. 2.0) white sleeved cables

    I need to know if I can use these sleeved cables with my psu since it specifically says not to use any other cables https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Premium-Individually-Sleeved-Corsair/dp/B07L66WTY7 Or can you guide me what to check exactly to know if any 3rd party cables are supported with my...
  29. pedroruviaro

    Question PC Failing to Boot After Being Off for a While

    I’m having a boot problem with my PC. Every time I try to turn it on in the morning or after it has been off for a while (at least an hour), it gets stuck on one of the four error LEDs (usually BOOT or VGA). Sometimes, after a while, it turns on and Windows loads, but without keyboard, mouse, or...
  30. S

    Question 12v rail issues on Corsair HX1050 ?

    Hi my pc specs are Corsair HX1000 1050w CPU I7-12700k RTX 2080 super Waterforce Motherboard is a Asus ROG Strix Z790 Corsair Vengeance 16GB ram kit Corsair MP510 M.2 drive Samsung 512GB M.2 Cooling is a custom watercooled loop I am currently experiencing issues with my system just randomly...
  31. faris93

    Question Changing the proprietary PSU on an HP ProDesk to a standard SFX PSU ?

    Hello, I need help with changing the PSU on an HP ProDesk 600 G3 MT to a standard SFX PSU. Since it its proprietary, I can only conclude as below: PSU 4 pins CPU to Mobo 4 pins CPU P3 PSU 4 pins CPU to Mobo 4 pins Mobo P1 ( They have the same shape as normal CPU 4 pins) The Problem is P2 on...
  32. F

    Question Which case and PSU should I buy ?

    So I want to change my case since its a really old one and thats what people suggested in my previous thread in which I told people that during the summer I literally need to keep my case side panel removed. My current case is a Myria MY8700 that literally can't be bought anymore and only takes...
  33. ZeroDay1020

    Question RGB not working properly after installing a new PSU ?

    Hello After realizing that my 750w PSU was faulty and dropping random BSOD, I decided to buy a new 850w PSU and after plugging it in my PC was working like a swiss clock, but I realized that all my RGB case fans (corsair QL) and fans for my AiO (gigabyte waterforce 280mm) and LED on the pump...
  34. aff2

    Question new psu

    I was just wanting a psu upgrade for my dell OptiPlex 7010 mt. I believe almost any atx power supply should work, but i just wanted to clarify and also find some good options
  35. jbrighton

    Question PSU probably blown - could defective parts damage other components ?

    I have the following system: Asus B450 F Gaming 2 Ryzen 5 3600 2x 16 GB HyperX Fury RGB 3200MHz Crucial P3 500 GB NVMe DeepCool LT 520 240mm AIO EVGA 600W non-modular PSU Sleeved extensions for ATX & EPS (can't remember the brand) 3x various SATA SSDs Gigabyte RTX 4060 Aero 8 GB Some huge old...
  36. J

    [SOLVED] Does this PSU noise sound OK to you? (video included)

    hello! brand new Corsair SF1000L PSU fan started emitting a weird noise after about one month of use. the noise started yesterday and it is driving me a bit insane, especially because the 30 day return period ended yesterday. the question: is this noise normal, and would you RMA this? thank...
  37. J

    Question PSU Corsair RM maybe dead after lightning not sure looking for opinions / need advice

    So I sell PC parts as a proxy I got some experience in electronic but not the kind needed so I have to ask those who know better then myself out of caution... So this guy bough Corsair RM 650 modular from me and one day he came back home and his PC wont start... half of devices in his home...
  38. D

    Question PC does not turn on ?

    Hello Everybody I bought an Asus B550M Plus Gaming WiFi motherboard 3 years ago. Last year, sometimes the system would turn on and sometimes it wouldn't. At that time, I tried a lot, such as updating the BIOS, replacing the power supply,... . But the problem was not solved. I haven't used it for...
  39. FriedRice1080p

    Question PC randomly shuts off while gaming, but RGB stays on ?

    In the past couple of weeks while gaming, my computer has suddenly powered off with no warning. When this occurs, strangely, the PC's internal RGB remains on, while everything else powers off. My fans stop spinning, monitors stop receiving signals, and power button doesn’t do anything until I...
  40. 1

    Question Do i need ATX 3.0 PSU for the 4090?

    i had a 6-7 year old pc i recently replaced due to parts dying and the parts needed to replace were not being supported anymore i had to rebuild it completely anyways i went with the seasonic GX focus 1000W and was looking at getting a 4090 sometime soon but seeing as i already got the PSU do...