Pop From PSU, now PC Won't Turn On

[LobsterTheGreat]

I recently upgraded my GPU to and R9 390. I have an 850 Watt PSU from Cooler Power. Im pretty certian the PSU died or something. I smelt this wierd burning smell after and the entire houses electricity went off lmao. I've checked the GPU and MOBO for anything suspicious but cant find anything. I think my parts are F*cked

[thekeemo]

RMA the PSU if you can

Otherwise get a new PSU. You will have to anyway.

[Amazingasian]

Seems like you got a PSU worse than a CX.  I don't even know where to start.  I'll just let you see for yourself.  

 

http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp/the-2013-el-cheapo-power-supply-roundup/6/

[Swndlr]

Ummmm, yeh. Theres a good chance you just fried your comp

[don_svetlio]

How did you think hooking up a 280W GPU to a cheapo chinese PSU was going to end?

[Penny5837]

Probably just a busted cap. You'd have to take apart the power supply to check, though.

[don_svetlio]

Ummmm, yeh. Theres a good chance you just fried your comp

 

Seems like you got a PSU worse than a CX.  I don't even know where to start.  I'll just let you see for yourself.  

 

http://www.hardwareinsights.com/wp/the-2013-el-cheapo-power-supply-roundup/6/

 

Probably just a busted cap. You'd have to take apart the power supply to check, though.

 

RMA the PSU if you can

Otherwise get a new PSU. You will have to anyway.

 

RMA the PSU if you can

Otherwise get a new PSU. You will have to anyway.

And this is why children, good PSUs are recommended over cheapo crap

[Swndlr]

And this is why children, good PSUs are recommended over cheapo crap

HX650 is bae <33

[don_svetlio]

HX650 is bae <33

SeaSonic Master Race

[mosin40]

I'd say psu got fried, so better get a new one, either EVGA G2 series or SeaSonic 

[Swndlr]

SeaSonic Master Race

I actually have no clue who the OEM behind HX series is, never bothered to look lmao

[Swndlr]

SeaSonic Master Race

Update: HX650 is made by SeaSonic

Maybe thats why is performs so nicely

[LobsterTheGreat]

Alright, thanks for the replies. I didn't initially build this PC and im fairly new to PC building. SO is there a chance that my stuff most importantly the GPU still work?

[don_svetlio]

Alright, thanks for the replies. I didn't initially build this PC and im fairly new to PC building. SO is there a chance that my stuff most importantly the GPU still work?

I'd say slim seeing how bad the PSU is - try and you'll know

[paprikman]

Alright, thanks for the replies. I didn't initially build this PC and im fairly new to PC building. SO is there a chance that my stuff most importantly the GPU still work?

Yes, there is. RMA psu, if u can, and get a seasonic next time.

The most reliable psu's for me.

[LobsterTheGreat]

Is there anyway I can see if my GPU is dead? I cant see anything that looks out of the ordinary 

[don_svetlio]

Is there anyway I can see if my GPU is dead? I cant see anything that looks out of the ordinary 

Test in a different system - preferably with a good PSU

[German_John]

Probably just a busted cap. You'd have to take apart the power supply to check, though.

OP, do not do this. PSUs contain high-capacity capacitators, and as we all learned in physics class (or at least I did) those can be trouble. The PSU is probably the only part of a PC that can actually harm a person (unless you drop the whole thing on someone's head).

That's even more true for cheap chinese knockoffs. 

 

Just in case you were thinking about that.

[Penny5837]

OP, do not do this. PSUs contain high-capacity capacitators, and as we all learned in physics class (or at least I did) those can be trouble. The PSU is probably the only part of a PC that can actually harm a person (unless you drop the whole thing on someone's head).

That's even more true for cheap chinese knockoffs.

Just in case you were thinking about that.

Yeah. Don't kill yourself. As long as you don't go about connecting leads with two different coat-hangers in two different hands, you should be okay.

[rhyseyness]

OP, do not do this. PSUs contain high-capacity capacitators, and as we all learned in physics class (or at least I did) those can be trouble. The PSU is probably the only part of a PC that can actually harm a person (unless you drop the whole thing on someone's head).

That's even more true for cheap chinese knockoffs. 

 

Just in case you were thinking about that.

 

As long as you're careful to discharge the caps when you take it apart, and don't have it plugged in when you're doing it, it should be fine.

There's probably only 2 or 3 caps in the PSU that have a high enough voltage to actually cause harm.

If it's not connected to a power source, caps are the only thing you need to worry about.

IMO, you're making it sound waaaaaaay more dangerous than it actually is.

I'm not recommending that he do it, or not to take care, but it can easily be done safely.

[rhyseyness]

Yeah. Don't kill yourself. As long as you don't go about connecting leads with two different coat-hangers in two different hands, you should be okay.

God I hope this was a joke, lol

[German_John]

As long as you're careful to discharge the caps when you take it apart, and don't have it plugged in when you're doing it, it should be fine.

There's probably only 2 or 3 caps in the PSU that have a high enough voltage to actually cause harm.

If it's not connected to a power source, caps are the only thing you need to worry about.

IMO, you're making it sound waaaaaaay more dangerous than it actually is.

I'm not recommending that he do it, or not to take care, but it can easily be done safely.

When handling electronics of known good quality and when you know what you're doing that's perfectly appropriate. However I absolutely don't trust whatever OP has in his case there, and I also don't know if he knows how to handle these things, so better safe than sorry.

Besides, there is no reason to open up the PSU anyway, even if it were safe.

[Penny5837]

If you are trying to RMA it still, don't open it. It will void the warranty.

[DarthSlater77]

OP, do not do this. PSUs contain high-capacity capacitators, and as we all learned in physics class (or at least I did) those can be trouble. The PSU is probably the only part of a PC that can actually harm a person (unless you drop the whole thing on someone's head).

That's even more true for cheap chinese knockoffs. 

 

Just in case you were thinking about that.

If want take it apart read this first to do it safely. http://www.overclock.net/a/capacitor-safety-in-power-supplies

[Khajiit Dealer]

Get a new PSU ASAP! People here give me shit for the CX I own but this is on a while other level. I had a similar thing happen to me a few months ago but none of my components fried. Replace the PSU and see if it works, just get a new quality one.