Did I just fry my computer?

[angelblake]

Hello ladies and gents! I recently just moved and brought along my computer with me. I had to put it and latched the case in the trunk so it doesn't move around. When I tried to power it on yesterday, it wasn't posting, just rebooting, the fans were spinning but nothing. I decided to open it, took the GPU, RAM out then back in, disconnected and reconnected the 8pins, 24pins and both 8+6pins PCIE plugs. Then the moment I plugged it into the wall, the bedroom's breaker switched off, so my first guess, a shortcut somewhere? Is it effing fried? I don't have time to open it til the weekend again, so any suggestion is welcome. Thanks!

Components:
4770k 4.3Ghz
Darkrock Pro 2
Gigabyte z97 Pro
KFA2 GTX1080
Crucial 16GB DDR3 2000mhz
Gigabyte 700w 80+ Bronze
Adata SSD 120GB
2 WD 500GB HDD
Case: Sharkoon S25

 

[richiestang_78]

Assuming that the rooms wiring isn't at fault then there is def a short somewhere in the PC to pop a breaker.

 

[USAFRet]

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Question from angelblake : "Did I just fry my computer?"

Hello ladies and gents! I recently just moved and brought along my computer with me. I put it in the trunk, latched it, done it a couple of times before, but this time, I think something bad happened. When I tried to turn it on at first, it wasn't posting, constantly rebooting, the fans were spinning tho. Then I opened it, nothing seems to be wrong, I disconnected the power plugs, ram and the gpu, then put everything back together again. But this time, the moment, I switched on the PSU switch, the bedroom's breaker powered down, did I just kill my rig? I won't be able to open it again due to the lack of time until saturday, so any suggestion is welcome. Thanks!

My rig:
4770k 4.3Ghz
Darkrock Pro 2
KFA2 GTX1080
Gigabyte Z97 Pro
Gigabyte 700w 80+ Bronze
Crucial 16Gb DDR3 2000Mhz
Adata 120Gb SSD
2 WD 500Gb HDD
Sharkoon S25

doubt you fried it. i'd definitely not turn it on again until you replace the power supply though. try getting a good quality one. i'm not sure what one you have from gigabyte or if its still under warranty.

 

[smashjohn]

It sounds like 2 separate issues to me. It sounds like something was loose. You fixed it, and now your overloading the AC power circuit because it can't handle the additional load of your computer.

I don't believe a short on the DC side of your PSU will cause a problem on the AC circuit breaker. I think you would have blow the transformer in your PSU for that to be an issue. Of course, maybe something is wrong with the AC side of your PSU, because that would do it. But then the problem would most likely occur when you plugged it in and not wait until you turned it on.

What else goes out with that circuit? can you plug into a different circuit somewhere else in your new place and test it there?

 

[angelblake]

It sounds like 2 separate issues to me. It sounds like something was loose. You fixed it, and now your overloading the AC power circuit because it can't handle the additional load of your computer.

I don't believe a short on the DC side of your PSU will cause a problem on the AC circuit breaker. I think you would have blow the transformer in your PSU for that to be an issue. Of course, maybe something is wrong with the AC side of your PSU, because that would do it. But then the problem would most likely occur when you plugged it in and not wait until you turned it on.

What else goes out with that circuit? can you plug into a different circuit somewhere else in your new place and test it there?

I tried a microwave on the same outlet, it works just fine. Maybe the motherboard moved and now touching the case somehow hence the shortcut. I don't hae another PSU at hand, should I just try to turn it on outside the case?

 

[smashjohn]

I'd recommend taking the PSU out and test it by itself using a paperclip. This will tell you if your PSU is blowing the circuit without any gear attached.

http://www.silverstonetek.com/downloads/QA/PSU/PSU-Paper%20Clip-EN.pdf
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=63991

 

[angelblake]

I'd recommend taking the PSU out and test it by itself using a paperclip. This will tell you if your PSU is blowing the circuit without any gear attached.

http://www.silverstonetek.com/downloads/QA/PSU/PSU-Paper%20Clip-EN.pdf
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=63991

Just tried it, the fan wasn't spinning, so I guess the PSU is dead. Or maybe the paperclip was not adequate, it was one of these painted ones, does it matter?

 

[g-unit1111]

Just tried it, the fan wasn't spinning, so I guess the PSU is dead. Or maybe the paperclip was not adequate, it was one of these painted ones, does it matter?

No that doesn't matter. The only thing you could try would be to get a PSU tester, that would guarantee whether or not your PSU is dead. There could be a number of other factors at play here but it's most likely a dead PSU.

 

[angelblake]

okay thanks everyone, I just contacted the seller (from Amazon). I'll just wait for a reply. I'll go for a refund and pick something else.