Hi,
I set up my new custom PC after thoroughly reading the manual. I am SURE I plugged everything correctly into the motherboard from my Corsair HX1000 PSU. (All the fans and LEDS worked great; although the fact that they worked is not the reason I am certain things were plugged in correctly; instead, the mobo's guide was very clear, and everything made sense that I was plugging in; I had no guess work throughout this process).
I set everything up and had the PC post with no issue. Benchmarks were GREAT. Temperatures were fantastic, and everything was just a dream.
But suddenly, while watching a youtube video, the PC just powered off. Nothing other than an instant powering off.
I pressed the power button and heard a gentle pop, and then burning smell. If I am being honest, it smelled as if my dog had just taken a dump nearby. I literally got up and went in to check on my dog. After seeing that was not the case, I realize it was my PC. I smelled around and it definitely centered around the PSU, or the very bottom of the motherboard.
I see zero sings of damage anywhere. If I plug the PSU in, and DO NOT turn the computer on, via the PS_SW of the tower, nor via the on-board power switch, then the "stand-by" lights of the motherboard light up.
However, I tested one final time, and am not going to do so again at this time; I pressed the on-board PS_SW button of the mobo to test it. The motherboard turns on for half a second. Nearly all the fans spin. But a very gentle pop happens after half a second, and it all powers down. I instantly smell the skunky odor, and again localized it to the the very bottom of the motherboard/or PSU.
This is brand spanking new... is the PSU a lemon? Is this an indication that I f'ed something up? I followed the mobo instructions explicitly, and cannot imagine what was done incorrectly. I had the computer up and running for 8 hours today. Absolutely ALL of the LED's and fans worked perfectly the instant I first posted the BIOS. Additionally, I watched several pc building guides. The one I remember best was Bitwit's. I followed everything that matched for my parts given his guide(s).
Nothing seemed to be wrong at any point. Until now. Clearly, the PSU is not entirely fried. Neither is the motherboard, if I can turn the PSU on without turning the mobo on, and still get the motherboard's stand-by lights on...
But I really really would appreciate any advice you guys have to keep me from further damaging anything here. I have an old PC with a 1200 KW PSU that has worked for over 6 years now. Is it wise for me to switch this HX1000 out, plug all the cables in, and give that I try??
I set up my new custom PC after thoroughly reading the manual. I am SURE I plugged everything correctly into the motherboard from my Corsair HX1000 PSU. (All the fans and LEDS worked great; although the fact that they worked is not the reason I am certain things were plugged in correctly; instead, the mobo's guide was very clear, and everything made sense that I was plugging in; I had no guess work throughout this process).
I set everything up and had the PC post with no issue. Benchmarks were GREAT. Temperatures were fantastic, and everything was just a dream.
But suddenly, while watching a youtube video, the PC just powered off. Nothing other than an instant powering off.
I pressed the power button and heard a gentle pop, and then burning smell. If I am being honest, it smelled as if my dog had just taken a dump nearby. I literally got up and went in to check on my dog. After seeing that was not the case, I realize it was my PC. I smelled around and it definitely centered around the PSU, or the very bottom of the motherboard.
I see zero sings of damage anywhere. If I plug the PSU in, and DO NOT turn the computer on, via the PS_SW of the tower, nor via the on-board power switch, then the "stand-by" lights of the motherboard light up.
However, I tested one final time, and am not going to do so again at this time; I pressed the on-board PS_SW button of the mobo to test it. The motherboard turns on for half a second. Nearly all the fans spin. But a very gentle pop happens after half a second, and it all powers down. I instantly smell the skunky odor, and again localized it to the the very bottom of the motherboard/or PSU.
This is brand spanking new... is the PSU a lemon? Is this an indication that I f'ed something up? I followed the mobo instructions explicitly, and cannot imagine what was done incorrectly. I had the computer up and running for 8 hours today. Absolutely ALL of the LED's and fans worked perfectly the instant I first posted the BIOS. Additionally, I watched several pc building guides. The one I remember best was Bitwit's. I followed everything that matched for my parts given his guide(s).
Nothing seemed to be wrong at any point. Until now. Clearly, the PSU is not entirely fried. Neither is the motherboard, if I can turn the PSU on without turning the mobo on, and still get the motherboard's stand-by lights on...
But I really really would appreciate any advice you guys have to keep me from further damaging anything here. I have an old PC with a 1200 KW PSU that has worked for over 6 years now. Is it wise for me to switch this HX1000 out, plug all the cables in, and give that I try??