Burning smell from PSU.

[MakotoSGT]

Hey there.
was playing some games then my PC shut off.
i thought power went out but until bios screen showed me ASUS Anti Surge turned off to protect the PC or something.
I immediately turned off my PC and noticed a smell from the under part.
Saw it was the PSU, took it out now and hoping that my PC is okay.

what are the chances of PC being affect in this nature of PSU's death?
Is this how they usually die?

(Please note that its around 35-38c in my city for the summer during day)


IF you think my PC has survived the catastrophe.
What will you recommend for a New Power supply?
System is here
4770k
asus maximus viii hero
16gb ram
2x 2TB Hard Drives
1 DVD/CD Drive
5x Case fans

 

[superninja12]

i think your quality motherboard saved your components,
i recommand you an seasonic platinum series/ evga supernova gs g2/ superflower leadex gold/plat

 

[sizzling]

What PSU was it, high end PSU have good protection circuits, low quality PSU's have virtually no protection. This is not how good ones usually die, more often is suffering stability problems but complete failure does happen

 

[MakotoSGT]

What PSU was it, high end PSU have good protection circuits, low quality PSU's have virtually no protection. This is not how good ones usually die, more often is suffering stability problems but complete failure does happen

Xigmatek Centauro 700W.
It was also sent under warranty after it blew up And took my previous mobo with itself.

Then they sent me this after saying "Refurbed"

Although it performed well until now.
Since the PSU Chassis was way too hot to grab a hold on it.
I think the fan died first :S

 

[sizzling]

Not familiar with that model