I heard a click. Now I'm freaking out! Computer wont turn on! Please respond!

[Brandersnatcher]

I had just recently got my computer up and running.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3udlk

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit)

I had my OS on an SSD. I started to format my 2TB internal HDD, and knew it would take awhile. So, I went in the living room to watch t.v. while it did this. I heard a loud pop, or click. As if something dropped. I didn't think anything of it, as we have dogs and whatever (They weren't near the computer)

I went in the room to check the status of the format and my computer was off. My power plug was actually lifted out of the surge protector (No one was in there), and my motherboard no longer had my trusty green light showing it has power.

Anyone know what happened? How do I fix this? What's the worst case scenario? Someone please for the love of God give me some good news...I'm having a panic attack!

 

[Gam3r01]

Power supply died maybe? It dosent sound likely as XFX is pretty good quality wise, try the paperclip method or try a different PSU in your rig.

 

[SchizTech]

First, it shouldn't take forever to format the drive (a quick format is fine 95% of the time, you don't need to do a full format). Does the computer start if you plug it back in and try to start it?

 

[Brandersnatcher]

Doesn't PSU mean power supply unit? I only have 1 . --The XFX.

What is the paperclip method?

*Sorry for my lack of knowledge here.

 

[Brandersnatcher]

First, it shouldn't take forever to format the drive (a quick format is fine 95% of the time, you don't need to do a full format). Does the computer start if you plug it back in and try to start it?

I read to do a full format X=

The computer will not turn on.

 

[SchizTech]

You mentioned the cable was pulled out of the socket? An electrical short wouldn't actually move the cable, so something must have been there.

 

[Gam3r01]

This is the paperclip method, it checks if its still working http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixcWCrYpw3Y
If you can find someone who is willing to lend you a PSU/have a different rig to test in. If you dont there are other ways to know.

 

[SchizTech]

If the computer won't turn back on, the likely culprit is the power supply (PSU = power supply unit)

 

[Gam3r01]

Another option, does anything else work when plugged into the power strip?

 

[Brandersnatcher]

This is the paperclip method, it checks if its still working http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixcWCrYpw3Y
If you can find someone who is willing to lend you a PSU/have a different rig to test in. If you dont there are other ways to know.

Paperclip method failed. I have another psu, but I'm not sure of the wattage. Do I plug it into everything on the mobo to see what's damaged? Will XFX replace the product?


"Another option, does anything else work when plugged into the power strip?"
Yes, everything else is still working.

 

[Gam3r01]

Yes XFX will replace it, how old was this build, because XFX psus rarely fail, especially that fast.
As for the replacement, I would look at the side example: http://www.hardwarelogic.com/articles/reviews/PSU/SeasonicS12-330W/SeasonicS12-330W_SpecificationSticker.jpg(And tell us so we can figure out the wattage) and if its powerful enough plug it into everything, if its not, you can just do the motherboard and see if it at least gets power.

 

[Brandersnatcher]

Yes XFX will replace it, how old was this build, because XFX psus rarely fail, especially that fast.
As for the replacement, I would look at the side example: http://www.hardwarelogic.com/articles/reviews/PSU/SeasonicS12-330W/SeasonicS12-330W_SpecificationSticker.jpg(And tell us so we can figure out the wattage) and if its powerful enough plug it into everything, if its not, you can just do the motherboard and see if it at least gets power.

I put the build together yesterday. Installed the OS today. I got the parts in on Monday. Sooo...

 

[Gam3r01]

That is some bad luck then, cant say much I had a CX500 die 3 weeks in on me.

 

[Brandersnatcher]

That is some bad luck then, cant say much I had a CX500 die 3 weeks in on me.

the other PSU is 400watts. Which isn't enough to power my build. Should I still plug it into the mobo to see if I get the green light anyway?

And at this point, I should just contact XFX? Anything else?

 

[SchizTech]

That is some bad luck then, cant say much I had a CX500 die 3 weeks in on me.

I also had a CX500 die (though not that quickly). I did a routine reboot and it never came back on. I guess that's why the CX gets a bad name around here. Got an Antec replacement and no more troubles

 

[SchizTech]

That is some bad luck then, cant say much I had a CX500 die 3 weeks in on me.

the other PSU is 400watts. Which isn't enough to power my build. Should I still plug it into the mobo to see if I get the green light anyway?

And at this point, I should just contact XFX? Anything else?

If your mobo has onboard video you can take out the GPU and plug in everything else, to see if it starts and everything else works

 

[Gam3r01]

Might as well try for peace of mind, if the connectors fit. You can also not plug into the GPU/remove it, and fans and HDD will spin up, so you know nothing else is broken.

I was a bit upset with the CX, as corsair is one of my favorite brands, as you can see in my rig. So I had to settle getting a TR2 to hold me over, since it died the day before I left for E3, bought the replacement in LA, that was a fun story to explain in the airport trying to bring a PSU on board...

 

[photonboy]

Hi,
It may be only a 400W power supply, but it should work fine for booting up the PC just to see if it works, thus confirming the other power supply was bad.

Your Total Power consumption in idle is probably somewhere around 100 Watts.

The only hiccup might be not connecting the PCIe power connectors as I'm unsure what happens if the graphics card doesn't have them. I guess plug in whatever you have (i.e. 1x6-pin) and see what happens.

Or alternatively try a low-end graphics card if you have one.