Question Computer lights and fans go on for 1 second when i press the power button.

[Melktert15]

The night before i experienced this problem, I shut down my computer normally and did not force it in any way. The next morning i switched it on and it had no display. I reseated the RAM and the CMOS but then as soon as i pressed the power button, the compenents went on for almost a second before going off and it did this everytime i pressed the power button, I switched out the PSU and the power cable, only to be sitting with the same problem. I have completely run out of options on what to do, the components are only 3 months old.

 

[Barty1884]

South Africa, around 42$

I can't find a single PSU that's remotely decent in South Africa in the 600 Rand range, unfortunately.

 

[Melktert15]

What does it mean if the computer starts, gpu fan starts running loud then goes quiet and the computer shuts down.

 

[Melktert15]

Will the VS450 work properly atleast?

 

[Barty1884]

It has it's own problems. It's a step up from the Raidmax, but not by a whole lot.
Reliability is not it's strong suit, so if you're buying something you want to last a few years, the VS lineup is not where I would look.

 

[Melktert15]

If the VS450 will work for atleast a year, I'm fine with that.

 

[Barty1884]

Just no way to guarantee that. I would think it would, but I'd hate to tell you it will for sure, only for it to give up in 6 months.

Did you consider going to a local store to verify that the PSU is the culprit?

 

[Melktert15]

I will try and go this weekend and see what they tell me. I just don't want to pay extra fees for service when I can just go buy a new psu. The VS450 is probably my best bet.

 

[Barty1884]

In most instances, I would suggest replacing that Raidmax regardless - but when your budget is that limited, a second opinion, from someone who can get 'hands on' to test/verify wouldn't be a bad thing.

While I'm confident the culprit is the PSU - remember, we can only go based on what you describe and have no way to test/verify ourselves.
It doesn't sound like you have a budget to replace the motherboard AND the PSU... So in the event you replace the PSU and it doesn't fix it, you're stuck. Similarly, replace the MB and the problem is the PSU, you're stuck.

If it were me, working with the issue you've described, the PSU is the natural place to look - but there's still a slight possibility the fault is elsewhere.

 

[Melktert15]

So you're kind of saying 75% powersupply and 25% motherboard

 

[Barty1884]

No, not at all.

I'm confident that the PSU is the issue here. Say 99% confident. That doesn't remove the fact that there's a slim chance (1% in this analogy) that something else is the culprit.

 

[Melktert15]

https://m.takealot.com/#!product?id=6829

I know its Raidmax, but the question is, will it do the job?

Another option: https://m.takealot.com/#!product?id=5640425

 

[jamesanyoung]

I tried 2 different graphics cards, the CPU has no onboard graphics so I don't know if i will be able to see.

but does the computer boot when you remove the GPU? or does it flash and turn off like before.

 

[Melktert15]

I have only tried removing the 6 pin connector of the gpu and it made no difference

 

[Barty1884]

https://m.takealot.com/#!product?id=6829

I know its Raidmax, but the question is, will it do the job?

Another option: https://m.takealot.com/#!product?id=5640425

No products show up for me? But, given it's Raidmax (and cheap, I assume?), then in all likelihood, no. At least, no better than your existing model does.

I have only tried removing the 6 pin connector of the gpu and it made no difference

You have a GTX 1050 that needs a 6 pin? Which model do you have specifically? I know there were only a handful of 1050's that needed the 6pin (about 1-2 per manufacturer, IIRC).

 

[Melktert15]

The second link in that post is a deepcool DE580.

Here is the gpu: https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Win...050+windforce&qid=1552420692&s=gateway&sr=8-3

 

[Melktert15]

I turned on the pc again and it booted but shut down at windows logon screen, the orange led on the motherboard has a breathing effect now. Not sure what it means

 

[Melktert15]

 

[Melktert15]

Ok so I started the computer this morning, turns out it does not even go to the windows loading screen, it stays on the motherboard screen then shuts down.

 

[Melktert15]

I opened the side panel, removed all of the cables, including the ram and gpu, reseated all the cables, booted without gpu, was successful, booted with gpu and it was successful, now its running properly. I honestly don't know what fixed it. There was a little bit of dust when i removed the power switch cable, dont know if that caused it.