Can a faulty usb device damage a computer?

[Miskr]

Hey!

My computers power supply recently blew, and I was trying to figure out the culprit as to not blow my new one..

I had been using a razer kraken 7.1 headset which had a bit of damage to the wire, however i used electrical tape to cover the spot and it continues to work. Could it be possible that this may have shorted my system or something?

Cheers for your help.

 

[Miskr]

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Question from Miskr : "Can a faulty usb device damage a computer?"

Hey!

My computers power supply recently blew, and I was trying to figure out the culprit as to not blow my new one..

I had been using a razer kraken 7.1 headset which had a bit of damage to the wire, however i used electrical tape to cover the spot and it continues to work. Could it be possible that this may have shorted my system or something?

Can I still use this headset?

Cheers for your help.

 

[Miskr]

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