My [current] build:
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe (Mini ITX)
CPU: Intel i7 3770K @ stock
GPU: ASUS Radeon RX 570 Strix @ stock
Crucial M500 SSD 120 GB
HDD: Seagate HDD 1 TB + 3TB
PSU: Corsair TX650M Semi-modular 80 Bronze
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 2 x 8GB
So a little backstory:
So I built this PC back in 2012. I actually started with a ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II Mini Graphics Card when I first built it. Back in 2015, while gaming (It was Starcraft II), the PC unexpectedly shutdown, and upon restarting the GPU ignited (yes there were burn marks near the power ports). I suspected it was just a power surge that caused the GPU to fail. I did not put a new graphics card on this unit until recently, about a week ago. I bought a ASUS Radeon RX 570 Expedition (different form the Strix above). I tested it out for a few days, and while gaming (this time, playing Crysis) the PC suddenly turned off (this case was not as grave as the previous one). My temps were far from thermal shutdown (70 celsius), the BIOS was updated, and resetting the CMOS battery did not do anything. The PC just won't boot unless I remove the GPU. I reported it to the retailer, and asked for a return. They confirmed that the GPU is dead and offered that I just buy the same card but different make, the RX 570 Strix and just pay a bit extra, so I did (I brought the unit to their shop to test if it boots). Now I'm scared to turn this on again in fear that this card might fail again. Initially I thought that the GPU itself was defective, but I suspect the PSU might be the culprit here.
Sorry for the wall of text. Thanks in advance for your advice!!
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe (Mini ITX)
CPU: Intel i7 3770K @ stock
GPU: ASUS Radeon RX 570 Strix @ stock
Crucial M500 SSD 120 GB
HDD: Seagate HDD 1 TB + 3TB
PSU: Corsair TX650M Semi-modular 80 Bronze
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 2 x 8GB
So a little backstory:
So I built this PC back in 2012. I actually started with a ASUS GTX 760 DirectCU II Mini Graphics Card when I first built it. Back in 2015, while gaming (It was Starcraft II), the PC unexpectedly shutdown, and upon restarting the GPU ignited (yes there were burn marks near the power ports). I suspected it was just a power surge that caused the GPU to fail. I did not put a new graphics card on this unit until recently, about a week ago. I bought a ASUS Radeon RX 570 Expedition (different form the Strix above). I tested it out for a few days, and while gaming (this time, playing Crysis) the PC suddenly turned off (this case was not as grave as the previous one). My temps were far from thermal shutdown (70 celsius), the BIOS was updated, and resetting the CMOS battery did not do anything. The PC just won't boot unless I remove the GPU. I reported it to the retailer, and asked for a return. They confirmed that the GPU is dead and offered that I just buy the same card but different make, the RX 570 Strix and just pay a bit extra, so I did (I brought the unit to their shop to test if it boots). Now I'm scared to turn this on again in fear that this card might fail again. Initially I thought that the GPU itself was defective, but I suspect the PSU might be the culprit here.
- Am I wrong in this situation? Is there a way to test this?
- I was thinking to replace my >6 year old PSU (I've read here that old components tend to struggle with more modern components) with something that's more appropriate for the new card. If I do get a new PSU, can you suggest good budget models? Back when first bought this I thought the 650W was kinda overkill.
- Is there anything else that I can do to prevent this? I was thinking of adding surge protector/voltage regulators.
Sorry for the wall of text. Thanks in advance for your advice!!