Computer won't work with SSD plugged in

[Hoplite234]

Hi there I am currently having an issue with my pc. Everything was working just fine earlier today, but I installed a different power supply and suddenly my computer will not even post with the SSD plugged in. The fans will start to spin for a second and then it will shut down. If I take the SSD out it will turn on just fine and go to the bios and boot menu. Is the SSD shorting the computer out or something? Not really sure what is happening. The SSD is a Intel 320 120 GB.

Thank You for any help you can provide.
My computer:
AMD FX-8320 4.5 ghz
MSI 970 Gaming
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1866 2x4GB
Intel 320 120 gb SSD
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 rpm
2x XFX Radeon 7970's Black Edition
1250 Watt XFX Pro Gold rated power supply

 

[Boogieman_WD]

Hey there, Hoplite234.

Well, that's really odd to say the least. Normally, the SSD should have no such effect on the rest of the system. Go ahead and try it with a different SATA port and cables and make sure that they are properly seated to the motherboard, PSU and the SSD. You could also try the SSD with a different computer and backup any important data which you might have on it, just to be on the safe side. After that, go ahead and download an SSD diagnostics tool, to test it and see if there's anything out of the ordinary.
Other than that, it might be a faulty power supply unit, if everything's OK with the SSD and all the components have been properly connected, so you might want to get in touch with the manufacturer or the reseller you got it from for further assistance.

Hope that helps. Please let me know how everything goes.
Boogieman_WD

 

[Hoplite234]

Hey there, Hoplite234.

Well, that's really odd to say the least. Normally, the SSD should have no such effect on the rest of the system. Go ahead and try it with a different SATA port and cables and make sure that they are properly seated to the motherboard, PSU and the SSD. You could also try the SSD with a different computer and backup any important data which you might have on it, just to be on the safe side. After that, go ahead and download an SSD diagnostics tool, to test it and see if there's anything out of the ordinary.
Other than that, it might be a faulty power supply unit, if everything's OK with the SSD and all the components have been properly connected, so you might want to get in touch with the manufacturer or the reseller you got it from for further assistance.

Hope that helps. Please let me know how everything goes.
Boogieman_WD

I tried switching to different data ports with no such luck, used three different data cables as well and the problem persisted. Tried all the ports and power cables with my HDD and there was no issue what so ever, also switched at the data power cables on my power supply and none worked with the SSD. I tried my power supply I was using with it just the other day which was a EVGA Supernova B2 850W and the problem continued. If they were lower tiered units I would chalk it up to being them but they're both good power supplies. Do you think a sata USB hookup would be safe to use with it as there are only laptops in my place other than my one computer.

Thank you!

 

[Boogieman_WD]

Seems like the issue lies somewhere else if it still persists after switching to the old unit again.
About the connection - yes, an external connection with a SATA to USB adapter, external enclosure or a docking station is a viable option when you don't have a desktop computer at your disposal. Once you've connected it, backed up your data and tested it, you should also check if there's an available firmware update if the test doesn't show anything out of the ordinary.