PSU Sparks And Smoke

[Guest]

When I powered up a new build it decided to give some smoke and sparks. What could have caused this. Its a thermaltake OEM.

 

[AMD Radeon]

any OEM PSU shouldnt be used in gaming pc
and....
thermaltake is not a good psu manufacturer.

http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx

 

[i7Baby]

Post your whole build.

Go through Tom's checklist - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

Replace the power supply with something made by Seasonic

 

[MasterDell]

Some good PSU's:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rs650amaag1s1
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-hx650
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss650km

If I was you I would get the Cooler Master. And yes never use OEM PSU's for gaming rigs. And make sure you NEVER use that PSU again or attempt to use it. Hope this helped! Happy building!

 

[Guest]

Its not a gamig PC, it was something for the kids.

Intel i3-4150
Gigabyte H81M-DS2
Patriot 4GB 1600MHz

 

[i7Baby]

So no graphics card? Get a Seasonic 350.

 

[MasterDell]

Yeah if it isn't a gaming build just get a sea sonic 350

 

[Guest]

If i want to get one locally, would a Corsair VS450W do the job?

 

[i7Baby]

The VS are entry level power supplies and not certified. Seasonic sh*ts all over them

 

[Guest]

But would it do the job? It only has to last a year. And im looking for something in the 40-70 AUD range.

 

[i7Baby]

I wouldn't recommend it. Its up to you.

 

[Guest]

Do you think that the CPU, Motherboard and RAM will be ok?

 

[i7Baby]

Barely OK. But for a kid fine.

 

[Guest]

I meant after the screw up.

 

[Guest]

Like will they still function?