Question PC didn't turn on at all today, turned PSU on and off and now booted with no issues?

[msmith3009]

My PC is about 6 years old, and this morning when I came to turn it on as usual it didn't get any power at all, the fans didn't even spin. So I unplugged the PSU and turned it off and on, plugged it back in and it's booted fine as usual, but I'm worried it's the start of a bigger problem as it's never done this before.

The PSU is as old as the PC, it's an EVGA 500w bronze with 3 years warranty, so it's well past it's lifetime, but other than this I've never had any other problems with it. Is this a sign of the PSU failing or could it be something else? The PC is also plugged into a surge protector so could that have something to do with it? Thanks.

 

[Aeacus]

Is this a sign of the PSU failing

I'd say so, since your PSU is low quality or even crap quality.

The PC is also plugged into a surge protector so could that have something to do with it?

Bad idea to use surge protection.
Reason why, explained by Darkbreeze, here: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/everything-work-but-it-doesnt-work.3773133/#post-22771910

but other than this I've never had any other problems with it.

I suggest looking towards new PSU, rather than waiting far more severe result what your EVGA unit can do (namely, frying your entire PC).

For new PSU, i suggest Seasonic Focus/PRIME or Corsair RMe/RMi/RMx/HX/HXi/AX/AXi, in 600W range. You can go with higher wattage also, if you plan to upgrade your GPU.
(All 3 of my PCs are also powered by Seasonic, full specs with pics in my sig.)

 

[Deleted member 2947362]

I'd say so, since your PSU is low quality or even crap quality.

LOL