How to test power supply?

[HuskyTwitter]

I'm trying to RMA my video card because it is not working. I asked EVGA support and they said it is either the power supply or the video card that is the problem. They said to try the card in another computer, but I don't have another one. Is there a way to test my power supply to see if it is the problem?

 

[avenseth12]

What is your CPU? If it has onboard graphics you can remove your GPU and ensure the PC runs without issue. Thereby the PSU works.

 

[BitWiseAmpFoolish]

The $20 solution is to buy a PSU tester: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817999011&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Power+Adapters-_-N82E16817999011&gclid=CNiB4tD_1sACFWwQ7AodnBAA5Q

or you can try the paper clip test but it's dangerous and you can hurt yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_2250900693&feature=iv&src_vid=khpnx21oydg&v=ixcWCrYpw3Y

Fwiw, I thought I had a problem with an EVGA card previously as my computer kept shutting down randomly post install. I called them and they accepted the RMA but then I thought to test my cpu temps (http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/) and discovered it was overheating. I replaced the fan w/ a much bigger one and then no problemo.
The moral of the story there is how nice the EVGA RMA guy was. Thankfully I didn't take advantage of that kindness and tried the new heat sink by sending it in.

 

[Bob57]

I purchased the following part from Micro Center: http://www.microcenter.com/product/317406/24-pin_ATX_Power_Supply_Tester,_w-_LCD_Display_-_Black It does a very good job of testing out the various components in your power supply and will tell you what voltages you are really generating.

 

[avenseth12]

I have never see a PSU tester really do much. The only way is to put it in use as I said.

 

[HuskyTwitter]

What is your CPU? If it has onboard graphics you can remove your GPU and ensure the PC runs without issue. Thereby the PSU works.

I have an i5-4690k, right now I am using my Motherboard's Integrated Graphics Card. I removed my gtx 970 because it is not working.

 

[avenseth12]

Did you provide power to the graphics and ensure you installed the card correctly?

 

[HuskyTwitter]

Did you provide power to the graphics and ensure you installed the card correctly?

I've had this card for about 9 months now, It's been working fine until recently.