[SOLVED] TX650M exploded, need help

[vvstorm2]

My TX650M exploded with a bang and I there was a spark from the PSU.
The earthing pin was missing from the chord, and I think that was the reason.
I will receive replacement under RMA, this time with a proper earthing pin plug.
I will use a 6A 938J surge protector to avoid excess current.
Do I need to use a voltage regulator too?

 

[jay32267]

If the quality of your power is reasonable, and you use a surge protector, I see no need for anything else.

 

[sizzling]

What was the spec of the pc it was powering?

 

[vvstorm2]

What was the spec of the pc it was powering?

Ryzen 3600
Gigabyte RTX 2060
MSI B450m pro vdh max
500 gb ssd nvme m.2
16 gb ram

I check the system with my friends PSU and fortunately it is working.

 

[vvstorm2]

If the quality of your power is reasonable, and you use a surge protector, I see no need for anything else.

Would a 6A surge protector be enough to drive a 650 Watt PSU? AC voltage in my county is 230 V.

 

[jay32267]

Would a 6A surge protector be enough to drive a 650 Watt PSU? AC voltage in my county is 230 V.

Can you post a link to this surge protector?

 

[vvstorm2]

Can you post a link to this surge protector?

it’s Honeywell platinum -

6 Socket Surge Protector – Honeywell Connection

 

[jay32267]

I think that's probably a very good surge protector (I don't KNOW this but)...in my experience....Honeywell doesn't make crap.

I think they make some of the best quality stuff on the planet.

...and it should work fine for your system.

 

[vvstorm2]

I think that's probably a very good surge protector (I don't KNOW this but)...in my experience....Honeywell doesn't make crap.

I think they make some of the best quality stuff on the planet.

...and it should work fine for your system.

Thanks
Hope the new psu doesn’t explode

 

[jay32267]

Thanks
Hope the new psu doesn’t explode

I hope not either.

...and that may or may not have been caused by the lack of a ground pin....or it may have contributed to it.
I've had them explode with a ground pin.
It may have just been a faulty component that caused a wicked short.
Caps discharging can also be pretty violent.

I think the chances of it happening again are very slim if you use the proper power cable with a surge protector.

 

[jonnyguru]

Do I need to use a voltage regulator too?

You do NOT need an AVR.