PSU still powers everything, even after shutdown Hardware and Software Hardware by boogatoo …. The issue is that as soon as the PSU receives power (by using the switch on the …back of the PSU), the fans (Processor and Case), HD, CDROMs, GFX…t seem to regulate the power coming from the PSU, but I'll find that out for sure …my own mobo just to find out that his PSU is where the problem lies. Anyway, thanks for… PSU Won't Let me Install a New Hard Drive Hardware and Software Hardware by GaryJay53 … drive for storage, but every time I connect it, the PSU shuts me down. The PC won't POST, and all… the fans intermittently spin and stop, spin and stop. The PSU is plenty big enough (500 watts). I've tried using… a mysterious system board issue, but the fact that the PSU recycles each time causes me to think the problem lies… PSU not powering up with peripherals connected - WHY NOT??? Hardware and Software Hardware by Patrick_15 … reason I ask is because I am replacing a PSU that died a few days ago. I heard a…down. I did the paper clip test on the PSU and yep, it was dead. I then tried a… EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B1 80+ BRONZE PSU, but it died as soon as I powered it …connected), with a wisp of smoke drifting out of the PSU itself. Thinking, and hoping, that I just got … PSU recommendation Hardware and Software Hardware by san_fran_crisko …by myself) system for 3 years before the PSU and mobo fried. About a year after I …a £180 Antec silent case and replaced the PSU (upgraded from 300w to 430w) with a quiet…and niether are the company that replaced the PSU and mobo. They did notice a burnt pin… on the mobo and PSU lead. To avoid this situation again what wattage… PSU just died, figuring out any collateral damage Hardware and Software Hardware by Shazbot11 …specs and some history: ASUS A8N-SLI Motherboard PSU (while it was still alive): PP500 500W 1… The second time I tried rebooting it, the PSU popped. Now, when these problems started, I had… an inkling that the PSU may have been the culprit. With it having … damage I should know about. A new PSU and mobo wouldn't be too much of… Re: PSU still powers everything, even after shutdown Hardware and Software Hardware by sittas87 Hey there It sure sounds like a PSU surge malfunctioning. you can swap out the PSU with a known good one Re: PSU still powers everything, even after shutdown Hardware and Software Hardware by boogatoo Yup, that's what it was. I swapped the PSU and everything was fine. Seems like the PSU was just always giving full power to the motherboard, rather than the 5v low power rail while it was "off." Well, at least it was a quick and easy fix. Re: PSU powers up but doesn't feed power to other system devices Hardware and Software Hardware by Sooo Lost [quote=proliant_fan]Looks like your short og power... a new PSU with a higher watatge isnt that expensive Word of warning …DO NOT power on the PSU when it isnt attatched to the motherboard it may blow… up[/quote] the psu is connected to the motherboard when i power it on… Psu Overload? Hardware and Software Hardware by ryan000 … i was doing luckly i was using a tagan 430w psu. So upon connecting the drive all i saw was a… and a bang and then the computer went dead. The psu does feature over voltage and over loading and any other… over whatevers so could my computer have been saved my psu or do you think some of the parts could be… Re: Psu Overload? Hardware and Software Hardware by dcc … items in the case. Not knowing what happened to the PSU when it went bang, all I can say is yes… know until you install the new PSU. If you are comfortable with this, open the PSU and there should be a pc… should also be aware that the capacitor/s in the PSU will hold a charge for a long period of time… psu smells of burning Hardware and Software Hardware by GREENHOUSE …worked fine the next time i used it. The psu is still working??? but it turns off and …restarts during gaming. its a 550 psu if i put my nose down to the fan… smell slight burny smell. If it was my psu would it work at all because its working just… turns off at occasions. I have all the psu used up and recently added a fan so maybe… PSU wire cut :| Hardware and Software Hardware by Gaming wiz …short as i can :- i have a kmex 500watt PSU and i got it for my second lan party … untidy thats coz the case is small and the psu wire are very long so i decided to do … and this is all on the inside if the PSU and i zip zaped them all and the only wires…might happen , Do u think i should remove the PSU board inside and remove the wires 1 by 1 via… Re: PSU still powers everything, even after shutdown Hardware and Software Hardware by boogatoo … is that the cable company will reimburse him for the PSU and NIC. At least it won't happen again, as… Re: PSU not powering up with peripherals connected - WHY NOT??? Hardware and Software Hardware by ssa-ed … the CPU. You may have to remove the mobo (and PSU) from the case and even if not needed, it's… your mobo. While out of the case, re-connect the PSU and re-start (short the power posts on the mobo… Re: psu smells of burning Hardware and Software Hardware by joshSCH hah.. If you can smell it coming from your psu, then it's probably not a vga or mb problem. However, faulty psu can destroy your mb. I recommend that you buy a new psu. Re: PSU wire cut :| Hardware and Software Hardware by Gaming wiz … don't poke your fingers into your case while the PSU is on, it will be fine. Have you cut the… a noob to coz static , well i mean like the PSU has a 4 pin mobo cable ,24pin mb PWR cable… all thats left is the wires poking out of the PSU borad, NOT from the outside just on the inside 'so… Re: PSU Won't Let me Install a New Hard Drive Hardware and Software Hardware by 4th&3wood Have you tried another PSU, or the drive in another machine? Re: PSU Won't Let me Install a New Hard Drive Hardware and Software Hardware by jbennet [quote]I've tried using different connectors from the PSU with no succes[/quote] something to note. If your SATA drive accepts both the IDE and SATA type power conectors, [B]NEVER[/B] attatch both at once Re: PSU just died, figuring out any collateral damage Hardware and Software Hardware by disophisis You could always just replace the PSU and run the system bare minimum (cpu, ram, video) and … works. It sounds like you'll have to replace the PSU anyway, so this would probably be a good way to… PSU Voltage Problem Hardware and Software Hardware by grassroots … rom I have a 1 year old 520watt Aspire 12v psu that seems to be having a little problem. Now this… most of the time. I don't know much about PSU's but the program is beeping and the reading is… good. I don't want to have to buy another PSU, anyone know what could be causing this? and is it… PSU powers up but doesn't feed power to other system devices Hardware and Software Hardware by Sooo Lost … I think I basically have a general question..... First my psu started making noise, but still worked, supplying power. then … HD from the system but kept the connection to the psu, the HD started spinning. Unplugged system connected HD and… you think it may be a motherboard issue? The psu probably burned up the motherboard. I'vd tried all … Re: Psu Overload? Hardware and Software Hardware by ryan000 Thanks i am sending my psu back for repair under warrenty so i am getting a new psu just to test the components it wont be a very good one just one that can do the job PSU Recommendations For My System? Hardware and Software Hardware by Paddy … of juice, and that I need to be careful which PSU I buy. The first thing I was going to do… was just buy the highest wattage PSU I could find, but apparently a high wattage doesn't… specs and let one of your good selves recommend a PSU for my needs (feel free to recommend changes to the… Re: PSU recommendation Hardware and Software Hardware by edzep79 hey,was wondering if my icute 450w psu,12v@19a,is enouhg to power a single 8800gt Re: PSU recommendation Hardware and Software Hardware by edzep79 ok mate thanks,any suggestins on decent cheapish psu? PSU smoking Hardware and Software Hardware by Trevant91 … my comp.I havea regular compaq desktop with 165 watt PSU and when I put the 2gb of ram in and… comp up and immediatly I smelled smoke coming from the PSU. now when I start my comp up the fans goes…, I was wondering if i have to buy a new PSU or is there something else i can do? Re: PSU just died, figuring out any collateral damage Hardware and Software Hardware by jermaghs07 Well if you want your computer to run again i would suggest buying a new PSU and with the upgrade to an 8800 i would suggest a 750W especially with that AMD CPU. but the above post is correct. just start with the bare minimum and add stuff from there one piece at a time. Re: PSU suggestion Hardware and Software Hardware by R1pperZ …You want to check to make sure that the PSU is made by a well know company (we… will get in to that later). The PSU must be AMD, Intel & UL listed. …UL? Google it. Last, and very important, the PSU must supply at least 18A on the +12V rail.… rails, detachable rails, decibel level... etc. The PSU is easy to skimp on, but if you are… Re: PSU suggestion Hardware and Software Hardware by R1pperZ … all about this thread. I have found a couple of PSU's that I think would be good for your system…://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004&cm_re=psu-_-17-139-004-_-Product"]Corsair 550W[/URL…://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008&cm_re=psu-_-17-139-008-_-Product"]Corsair 400W.[/URL… PSU Problems? Help!! Hardware and Software Hardware by zakky777 … system is messed up cuz of the PSU. Everyone I have asked advised me this PSU might be a problem for the… system, but all reviews and info on this PSU lead me to believe there shouldnt be any problem. Here…