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  1. W

    Question PSU tester doesnt light up, PC works anyway

    I got my hands on a generic PSU tester, which looks 1:1 like this one, in order to double check PSU (Be quiet! Dark Power 12 850W). Because my GPU died, I wanted to double-check it. However, the display of the tester does not light on when I plug in the 24-pin cable, every other cable...
  2. A

    Question Can i replace psu power cord?

    The psu im getting is a ROG THOR 1600T (1600w) the connector to the power cord is different from the ones we use in the U.S. the power cord id be replacing it with it is a C19 to NEMA 5-15p - 125v, 15A, 14AWG,. These are the specs for the PSU: AC Input Range: 100-240Vac, Total Output: 1600w...
  3. B

    Question Difficult to Replicate Crash - PSU Issue?

    Recently, I upgraded my GPU and CPU and put an additional SSD in my PC and found that my old PSU was not sufficiently powerful for the job. After replacing my old PSU, I was still experiencing sporadic crashes and, after some troubleshooting, concluded I had received a defective PSU. However, I...
  4. M

    Question does a psu wattage account for transient load spikes, & will a 650 be enough for this build?

    this is my current part list, is an A tier 650 gold rated power supply?
  5. W

    Question Is it safe to replace burnt GPU? (PSU might be at fault)

    I have simple but tricky question - is it safe to replace burnt GPU when PSU might have been what burnt it? Or are there any precautions when doing so? A bit of backstory/troubleshooting timeline 1. all screens went back during game load, all fans started to spin at max speed 2. next boot...
  6. Wafcon

    Question One PSU powering down in Dual PSU rig / PC

    Hello again all, I have a GPU mining rig that I am having issues with. The summary is this: one specific PSU from the rig will predictably power down at some point once the mining rig starts drawing increased power. The end result is that only half of the GPUs and the motherboard remain on...
  7. WaifuEnthusiast

    Question Network Disconnects and all peripherals stop working on high disk usage like installing or playing games

    When I play online games, games and just heavy disk usage in general like installing a game all peripherals stop functioning, headset disconnects, keyboard can't type or do anything but LED's still work, cursor disappears but LED's on mouse also still work and and internet disconnects .I have...
  8. M

    Question PSU Calculations

    If PSU calculators say that my build needs 350w then recommends a 850w PSU i think it's a big headroom for my build my question is what is the actual PSU wattage needed for the build to work very fine and handle all power spikes ? Build: MB: Asus Prime H510m-k GPU: AMD Rx5600xt CPU...
  9. M

    Question Which PSU is better for my setup ?

    I have a setup that i need a new psu for MB: Asus Prime H510m-k CPU: i5-11400F GPU: AMD RX-5600xt unfortunately the budget i have for PSU isn't that Big so after following the PSU tier list and searching in the local market i found those options and need you help to make decision Options...
  10. AidanClark

    Question New PSU wont work with my friend's pc but does with mine

    My friend was upgrading his gpu and he needed a new power supply so he got a Corsair rm750e but I don’t think it’s working with his motherboard for some reason. The motherboard seems to be getting power as the fans on his old gpu spin even without any Pcie cables connected to it but at the same...
  11. AziPloua

    Question Pc turns on and shuts down repeatedly

    I just started it, it showed me a screen saying something like "your overclocking settings have failed reverting changes to default" and then took me to the bios settings i saved and exited and it took me to the welcome screen which then got froze i shut it down and now whenever i press the...
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    Question Black screen, fans at full speed, GPU driver disabled by Windows. OCCT PSU Test Pushes CPU to 100°C leading to crashes.

    Hello everyone! I've been facing an issue with my computer for a few weeks now, where it crashes during gaming sessions, especially on Warzone and The Finals. The crashes happen very randomly, and I can't identify the problem. In practical situations, I launch my game, play for an hour or...
  13. A

    Question Which PSU should I get for rx 7800xt

    I want to build an I7 12700K RX 7800xt Build But I don't know which PSU I should go for I have 5 options to choose from and I'll go 850w 1) Corsair Rm850e | 100$ 2) Corsair Rm850x (2021) | 110$ 3) Corsair Rm850x Shift | 140$ 4) MSI MPG A850g | 109$ 5) Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 | 110$ I'm...
  14. K

    Question 6800 xt - PSU related problem?

    Rig: ->AMD R5 7500F - >MSI B650m P - >RTX 4060 TI VENTUS 2X ---> changed to 6800XT - >ADATA 1TB Legend 850 Lite NVMe ->GSKILL 16GB (1x16GB) Ripjaws S5 Siyah DDR5 5600MHz CL36 1.2V ->XIGMATEK LIQUID KILLER X240 SİYAH 1800RPM ARGB AM5 ->XIGMATEK LUX G 4x120mm ARGB FANS -> X-POWER 750 80...
  15. juliof1

    Question New PSU suddenly goes on and off in a loop

    Hello and Happy New Year to everybody! I've a Gigabyte Bronze p650b and i bought a 7800 xt, so for security, and as a recomendation from AMD with this new GPU, i upgraded with Seasonic Gold GX 750W. The first time the PC booting normally. Then i suspended the PC. A few hours later, when i...
  16. zraaviisen(ZVN)

    Question Wrong size on be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W?

    Hello! I just bought a new RTX 4070ti and wanted to upgrade the PSU aswell. The case I'm using is an older NZXT S340 black and the new PSU is a be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W. My older PSU was an EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2. From what I can tell they both are ATX PS2 but when i installed the PSU...
  17. Wafcon

    Question PC Flipping breaker

    Hi all, I've read up some similar situations to mine but figured I should still run it by you guys. Background: Everything in my bedroom is on it's own 15amp breaker circuit (except for the lights) and its always been a bit sensitive, flipping at different times. I remember the first time it...
  18. Iseeuto

    Question Computer won't start and makes a clicking noise

    Hello everyone, I just came back from vacation for a week and my computer just wont start anymore and the PSU makes this weird clicking noise. I've been hearing it for a month now but then my computer started without any issue. Is there any way to fix this or am I bound to buying another PSU ?
  19. N

    Question Question about PCIE 6+2pin vs PCIE 8pin connector

    Hello folks ! So my friend recently brought a new GPU for his old system (MSI RTX 4060TI Ventus 3x OC :() without buying any additional parts. Issue is : - When he tried to plug in his PCIE 8pin connector onto his new GPU, he apparently couldnt fit. I asked for him to send me a picture of...
  20. Indra Constantine

    Question Experience Using Corsair PSU

    On April 28, 2023 I purchased a Corsair CX750F RGB Fully Modular PSU and this PSU DIED on December 11, 2023. My component can't boot into BIOS/SCREEN, it's stuck on the RED LIGHT CPU on the motherboard. (I've tried it with my friend's PSU and all my components are normal except the PSU) The...
  21. RandomingOMG

    [SOLVED] Help figuring out which component flatlined in my PC ?

    Hi everyone, having a bit of holiday pc issues and wanted to bounce some things on you guys. So, pc died while i was away, came back to it shut down and trying to turn it on powered it for about 0.5 sec (with a slight static noise and the front led kind of flickering (no beeps)) and shut down...
  22. FrogLvvr

    Question Can i Run it?

    Hi, I'm looking to get a new gpu, i have found two options a 6700xt and 6750xt for the same price, i currently have a 5 5600g, 16gb 3200hz ram, cx450m corsair 80+ psu and a 500gb samsung m.2. i have no tbh and only 2 case fans. I was wondering which one i should go with as i am unsure if i can...
  23. Ahannaan99

    Build Complete GPU for a Ryzen 5 4500 ?

    I have a Amd Ryzen 5 4500 got it for cheap price oem stock and i wanted to pair a good gpu for better performance in gaming highend gaming. I watched some youtube channels and got to know from gtx 1650 to rtx 3060ti will be best for performance ingaming. And will the rtx 4060 will be a good...
  24. driu11

    Question New pc crashes while gaming but not during stress tests

    I'm trying to solve an annoying problem, my pc keep crashing while gaming ( it never crashed while doing normal tasks, at least until now ... ) , the screen suddently become black and the pc restarts. I have a dual monitor setup and if both screens are connected to my GPU they stay black and the...
  25. zem1233

    Question Computer won’t turn on, but worked fine yesterday.

    I woke up today to get on my computer so that o could finish Lies of P, it worked perfectly fine last night up until around 3:30 am when I got off, when I woke up today, my pc would not boot, I’ve tried disconnecting my cpu power, the 24 pin connector, and a new ac power cable. My monitor that...
  26. LST100

    Question More sata connectors on old PasU

    Hello, I would like some help as I am finding it difficult to solve my issue. On an old PC I have a non modular psu: Corsair TX750. I have run out of SATA connectors but have plenty of 4 Pin, 6+2 pin and also an 8 pin male connector. However I am unable to find SATA power cables with female...
  27. A

    Question PC Pops, Shuts down, and Restarts again

    I have a PC that I have been using for a long time. I recently moved it from one house to another but I was very cautious as I do this often. However, when I turned the computer on, it fully booted into Windows then there was a loud pop, followed by the PC shutting down. The computer then...
  28. M

    Question Complicated crashing behavior, need help

    Specs: 4090 12900k 64GB RAM DDR4 2TB NVME Samsung SSD (990, but this PC is only about 5 months old so I don't think it's the old samsung issue they had) 1000w Corsair PSU What it's been doing: Started out with it crashing to black screen and restarting, only when playing VR games. It gets worse...
  29. RookieMistake

    Question SVR connected to PSU and monitor is making a humming noise ?

    Hello, my SVR is making weird noises *I inserted a video above* is my svr faulty? Should I stop using it? Its the first time its making this noise and it still does even when my computer is turned off. SVR model: Himark Value Series SVR-1000VA servo motor control system. PC specs: Mobo: MSI...
  30. Garen D

    Question PC Monitor #1 Says no Signal, second one works fine but needs a hard reboot to get the first one to work. Why?

    So a PC I have is acting strange ever since I updated the BIOS(I cleared CMOS already to see if it was the problem) and ever since then my PC's main monitor always says no signal first time I boot up my PC. I've tried updating BIOS, updating both monitor / GPU drivers but It's only fixed if I...
  31. D

    Question Audio crackling/sizzling with Asrock B550M Steel Legend motherboard ?

    PC: Motherboard: Asrock B550M Steel Legend CPU: Ryzen 5 5600 GPU: 1660 Super RAM: 2x8 Corsair 3000mhz, 2x8 HyperX 3000mhz PSU: Aerocool VX Plus 500W (AE-VXP500) OS : Windows 10 Storage: 2x Seagate 500GB, 1TB, 1x Nvme 500gb, 1x ssd 120gb Headphones: HyperX Cloud 2 Hi friends, i have has an...
  32. S

    Question New build turns off randomly upon opening programs or games - OCCT PSU test shuts down PC

    Gigabyte Z790 UD AX Intel i7-13700K iCue H170 RGB AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Geforce RTX 3080 Ti Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 1050 watt AND ALSO Corsair As title says, my PC will restart as soon as i try to open certain programs like Discord. I can sometimes launch games and play them for a while...
  33. Z

    Question Light Switch in room has to stay off otherwise PC will not turn on by pressing power button without power cycling PSU

    As the title suggests I'm not even sure how this could even happen. I'm completely befuddled. Any help?
  34. Ashindra

    Question PC WONT TURN ON

    My Pc turned off by itself and now won’t turn on I have tried almost every possible solution but still not turning on. When just the mother board is plugged in to the PSU and all the other components are out, the motherboard seems to get power but none of the RGB lights turn on only the debug...
  35. TheConsiderateIlliterate

    Question New GPU - can't get past BIOs / no signal detected

    Hello. I purchased a new GPU (AMD Sapphire RX 6700 10GB) and am struggling to get it to work with my secondary PC. The fans spin, I can get into/past BIOs, but after that it's just blank until a no signal message pops up. No loading into windows. I've read similar threads, tried every solution...
  36. C

    Question Will my PSU work with my new Motherboard?

    Hello, I will try to explain this as cleanly as I can and hopefully give enough details. I am working on upgrading my existing PC. I am upgrading the motherboard, CPU and ram. I am using a fully modular EVGA Supernova 750 G3 80 Plus Gold, and my new motherboard is a ROG Strix B650E-F...
  37. MoriSori

    Question Help a noob

    is it dangerous to switch out the 210w on a Lenovo thinkcentre to third party higher wattage (500w+) PSU? It's safe if the connectors fit the right way with the required pinout and the PSU is of decent quality. Don't use some janky group regulated unit that lacks protection features.
  38. S

    Question MSI Power Supply make coil whine / static white noise even when turned off. (PC off - PSU off)

    My MSI A750GL (which is tier A speculative) have some noise when the PSU is plugged into the wall, regardless of whether or not the PSU switch is on or off. This noise is constant, and last forever as far as I can tell. It does not disappear after awhile. It only disappears when the psu is...
  39. FishbedMyBeloved

    Question How should I go about powering my 4 pin CPU port?

    Hello. Today I finally got a half-decent PSU (Thermaltake Smart 700) and a working adapter for the 24-pin port so it would work in the motherboard (which was HP 6-pin). It powered on for a moment before beeping, the power button flashing red. I went to check on a wire I had pulled out in the...