Bad PSU (i think)

**Tonk** · 03-19-2007, 09:05 AM

so, i went to boot my computer up sunday morning.... i noticed the lites on my headphones (baracuda) were off.... they are on even if the computer is off... so i hit the power button... nothing. the whole rig is all but a year old (i built it last april) the PSU is an Antec SmartPower 2.0 500 watt.... tried different outlet.. different power cord.... if it isnt the psu.. then its the MB ( =( ) <-- good excuse to upgrade =D.. thoughts? suggestions? tests i can do to be sure?

Satertek · 03-19-2007, 12:28 PM

Only way to be sure is to find another PSU to test on it. Also check your motherboard to see if there is a a power button on the board itself, possible the front panel button was disconnected.

**Wimpinator** · 03-19-2007, 03:20 PM

Different thread but the same applies:
http://www.tacticalgamer.com/hardwar...tml#post669893

Jaykay · 03-19-2007, 05:37 PM

I've had Antecs die on me in short order. It's sad but true that they are not as good as people think.

**Tonk** · 03-19-2007, 06:52 PM

ya so... picked up a new PSU... psu was the problem.. but after getting my system up and running... i found out that EVERY USB PEREPHRIAL I HAD PLUGGED INTO MY COMPUTER.... fried
g15 keyboard
printer
joystick
razer baracuda 5.1 headphones
wifi hub (for nintendo wii)
ipod
mouse

/emo suicidal

$1000. in usb stuff
$150 new psu

there went half my tax refund

**Wimpinator** · 03-19-2007, 11:21 PM

Was there a storm? You might can claim that stuff on your insurance.

**Iceberg** · 03-19-2007, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wimpinator

Was there a storm? You might can claim that stuff on your insurance.

What he said. Or if you used a power surge (a nice one) most come with warranties.

**Tonk** · 03-20-2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squeak

What he said. Or if you used a power surge (a nice one) most come with warranties.

no storm... all was calm all weekend... surge protector is a few month old 5k joule belkin... besides that... only the computer itself was affected... usb ports are fine.. mobo is fine... and for some odd reason.. my g15 decided to work... no luck with anything else... i blame the psu.. i doubt there is a warranty/guarantee on the old one (i dont have the paperwork at this location)

03-19-2007, 09:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tonk Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Luck, WI USA Age: 22 Posts: 3,026	Bad PSU (i think) so, i went to boot my computer up sunday morning.... i noticed the lites on my headphones (baracuda) were off.... they are on even if the computer is off... so i hit the power button... nothing. the whole rig is all but a year old (i built it last april) the PSU is an Antec SmartPower 2.0 500 watt.... tried different outlet.. different power cord.... if it isnt the psu.. then its the MB ( =( ) <-- good excuse to upgrade =D.. thoughts? suggestions? tests i can do to be sure? __________________ -Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive and well preserved body; but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer in the other, body totally worn out screaming "YEEEHAW, WHAT A RIDE!!!" - my grandpa -My New Rig: cpu: AMD 6400+ 3.2ghz dual core mobo: Asus Crosshair ram: 8gb (4x2gb) geil exotera 4-4-4-12 video card MSI 8800GTS 512mb (g92) Vista:x64 Laptop: Dell i9300 2.16ghz-2gb ram-6800-17" 1920x1200 -Toasty/Tonk/Chair http://tgtonk.notlong.com

03-19-2007, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Satertek Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Auburn, Alabama, USA Age: 22 Posts: 259	Re: Bad PSU (i think) Only way to be sure is to find another PSU to test on it. Also check your motherboard to see if there is a a power button on the board itself, possible the front panel button was disconnected. __________________

03-19-2007, 03:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wimpinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United states, TN Age: 36 Posts: 2,988	Re: Bad PSU (i think) Different thread but the same applies: http://www.tacticalgamer.com/hardwar...tml#post669893 __________________ \|TG-6th\|Wimpinator BF2 Rules and SOP's\|Teamspeak information\|TG on IRC

03-19-2007, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jaykay Join Date: May 2003 Age: 43 Posts: 114	Re: Bad PSU (i think) I've had Antecs die on me in short order. It's sad but true that they are not as good as people think. __________________ Jaykay (FastBK) \|null\|

03-19-2007, 06:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tonk Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Luck, WI USA Age: 22 Posts: 3,026	Re: Bad PSU (i think) ya so... picked up a new PSU... psu was the problem.. but after getting my system up and running... i found out that EVERY USB PEREPHRIAL I HAD PLUGGED INTO MY COMPUTER.... fried g15 keyboard printer joystick razer baracuda 5.1 headphones wifi hub (for nintendo wii) ipod mouse /emo suicidal $1000. in usb stuff $150 new psu there went half my tax refund __________________ -Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive and well preserved body; but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer in the other, body totally worn out screaming "YEEEHAW, WHAT A RIDE!!!" - my grandpa -My New Rig: cpu: AMD 6400+ 3.2ghz dual core mobo: Asus Crosshair ram: 8gb (4x2gb) geil exotera 4-4-4-12 video card MSI 8800GTS 512mb (g92) Vista:x64 Laptop: Dell i9300 2.16ghz-2gb ram-6800-17" 1920x1200 -Toasty/Tonk/Chair http://tgtonk.notlong.com

03-19-2007, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wimpinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United states, TN Age: 36 Posts: 2,988	Re: Bad PSU (i think) Was there a storm? You might can claim that stuff on your insurance. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Wimpinator BF2 Rules and SOP's\|Teamspeak information\|TG on IRC

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