Computer Made Loud Pop Then Shut Down

[shervin.khosravy]

So around a week ago I built my pc and when I was playing the forest today, I heard a loud pop in my pc and then it followed up with a shut down so I turned it back on and it was fine, I opened the case and there was no smell or anything , but I was hesitant so I shut it down and searched for answers online, the problem pointed towards the power supply but others were saying that my other parts could have been fried, others were saying to search the motherboard or the plug ( I do not know what this means I was very confused by this) and is a surge protector necessary as I do not use one. Sorry For this many questions right now I am really afraid of something happening as I saved up a lot to buy this computer.
The PSU is a Rm850x.

 

[ElectrO_90]

The best way to find the problem is using your nose and smell it out.
if something went pop, then smell the psu and motherboard. You will know if its gone bad, as you can easily recognise the smell.

 

[379786]

If the PSU seems the be properly supplying power to your components, with the fan properly spinning when needed and it not getting overly warm, then the PSU should be ok. If you are concerned about that, you can send it back to the manufacturer if it still has its warranty.

You can then move on to the motherboard, and begin checking if all its features work. Try checking if all your ram is responsive and that you're receiving the proper signals from your peripherals. You can remove your graphics card and check if your motherboard still works with just its on-board graphics.

Then to electronics: To me, a loud pop would be a sign of a failed transistor or capacitor, though more so the latter. On a motherboard, there are two kinds of transistors: polymer-based electrolytic capacitors, which look like a little, uniform color aluminum cylinder; and water-based electrolytic capacitors, which look like slightly larger, taller cylinders that have a shiny aluminum top and are wrapped in a black film. Because it seems like your motherboard is a more high-end motherboard, it most likely only has polymer-based electrolytic capacitors. Unfortunately, these are more difficult to check. You can inspect each one, checking if they're firmly seated on to the motherboard and that they aren't damaged or bulging. That's about the most you can do without having to remove parts and desoldering.

If you still have warranties to your motherboard or components, you could send them back and tell them your story, and that you think something blew. I wish you the best of luck, and hope everything turns out well!

 

[shervin.khosravy]

If the PSU seems the be properly supplying power to your components, with the fan properly spinning when needed and it not getting overly warm, then the PSU should be ok. If you are concerned about that, you can send it back to the manufacturer if it still has its warranty.

You can then move on to the motherboard, and begin checking if all its features work. Try checking if all your ram is responsive and that you're receiving the proper signals from your peripherals. You can remove your graphics card and check if your motherboard still works with just its on-board graphics.

Then to electronics: To me, a loud pop would be a sign of a failed transistor or capacitor, though more so the latter. On a motherboard, there are two kinds of transistors: polymer-based electrolytic capacitors, which look like a little, uniform color aluminum cylinder; and water-based electrolytic capacitors, which look like slightly larger, taller cylinders that have a shiny aluminum top and are wrapped in a black film. Because it seems like your motherboard is a more high-end motherboard, it most likely only has polymer-based electrolytic capacitors. Unfortunately, these are more difficult to check. You can inspect each one, checking if they're firmly seated on to the motherboard and that they aren't damaged or bulging. That's about the most you can do without having to remove parts and desoldering.

If you still have warranties to your motherboard or components, you could send them back and tell them your story, and that you think something blew. I wish you the best of luck, and hope everything turns out well!

I searched up online, is this what you mean by mobo transitor,http://il5.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/7678786/thumb/1.jpg, and what am I looking for exactly when I look at the transistor.

 

[379786]

The following is a picture of the picture you posted, with the red circles being water-based electrolytic capacitors and the blue circles being transistors:

The following is a picture of bad water-based electrolytic capacitors:

The following are pictures of blown transistors:

As you can see, a blown transistor is usually more obvious, with damage being noticeable either as discoloration in the surrounding area or damage to the transistor casing and contacts.

 

[ElectrO_90]

As I said and will say again, if something has gone pop in your computer you WILL smell it...
These photos reinforce what I say.

The following is a picture of the picture you posted, with the red circles being water-based electrolytic capacitors and the blue circles being transistors:

The following is a picture of bad water-based electrolytic capacitors:

The following are pictures of blown transistors:

As you can see, a blown transistor is usually more obvious, with damage being noticeable either as discoloration in the surrounding area or damage to the transistor casing and contacts.