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PSU: Be Quiet Pure Power 530 W

MB: Asus m4a87dt

CPU: AMD Phenom II x6 1055t

yes he was over clocking but he used the same values for over a year without any issues.

Very weird indeed. Perhaps the cable has been degrading over time and finally burnt? I'm not quite sure. Anyway i'd replace both the motherboard and PSU.

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A friend of mine rendered a picture

While rendering there was a burnt smell. so he opened the PC just to find this:

http://i.imgur.com/l3aCuDx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/gPV8b6K.jpg

Does anyone have an idea what the reason might be?

Is it a good idea to replace the 4 Pin and reuse all the parts? 

Replace the whole PSU. I'd say motherboard too. The Motherboard 4Pin was taking in to much power melted the connector. 

 

PC Specs?

 

Were you over clocking?

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PSU: Be Quiet Pure Power 530 W

MB: Asus m4a87td

CPU: AMD Phenom II x6 1055t

yes he was over clocking but he used the same values for over a year without any issues.

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PSU: Be Quiet Pure Power 530 W

MB: Asus m4a87dt

CPU: AMD Phenom II x6 1055t

yes he was over clocking but he used the same values for over a year without any issues.

Very weird indeed. Perhaps the cable has been degrading over time and finally burnt? I'm not quite sure. Anyway i'd replace both the motherboard and PSU.

Please quote/tag ( Found by typing @DarrenP) In all posts directed at me. I do not check my current content. 


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Jesus, ive never seen that before :o

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Was that motherboard running on the carpet the whole time? that could've been the problem...

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Was that motherboard running on the carpet the whole time? that could've been the problem...

no of course not. It was running in an normal case but I removed it to work on it.

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It's possible that the connector pins were oxidized or making poor contact which would lead to high (for a connector) resistance, the build up of heat, and eventual sparking/arcing in the connection. There may be nothing wrong with the power supply or motherboard. However, you would need to replace the connectors, which would be expensive if you can't do it yourself. Of course, if you want to go full-on "git er done", you could remove the connectors and solder the wires directly to the motherboard.  Or solder on some form of non-standard connector such as an automotive trailer lights connector such as:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/reese-trailer-connector-5-way-0406812p.html#.Uup1BbSNKuM

 

Of course, you shouldn't try that without the proper soldering equipment and some knowledge of soldering techniques.

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