PSU dying...... again

[Gen. Shepard]

Well... im presented with a problem.... again. for the second time in this pc my PSU is dying, aprox. 5 minutes after I startup the pc 5 it starts smelling like burned plastic. I inspected the temperatures and it was not above normal (CPU: 36 degrees Celsius at 20% load GPU: 40 Degrees when idle). and I don't know whats causing it. Does anyone have a clue why it's overheating for the second time? 

 

 

Specs:

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit 

Mobo: Intel DQ57TM 

CPU: Intel Core I3 530 (Socket 1156)

CPU Cooler: LC Power LC-CC-81

Ram: 8gb of Kingston Valueram 

GPU: MSI Geforce GTX 560 Twin Forzr II

HDD: WD Caviar Black 1tb

PSU: MS-Tech MS-N750-Val 750W

 

Note: yes I know this isn't one of those space super computer most people on this forum has, to be honest i can't affort one. and if I have made any grammatical or spelling errors English is not my first language.

 

Thanks in advance for all the comments,

 

Gen. Shepard

[ultimatemythbuster]

Well... im presented with a problem.... again. for the second time in this pc my PSU is dying, aprox. 5 minutes after I startup the pc 5 it starts smelling like burned plastic. I inspected the temperatures and it was not above normal (CPU: 36 degrees Celsius at 20% load GPU: 40 Degrees when idle). and I don't know whats causing it. Does anyone have a clue why it's overheating for the second time? 

 

 

Specs:

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit 

Mobo: Intel DQ57TM 

CPU: Intel Core I3 530 (Socket 1156)

CPU Cooler: LC Power LC-CC-81

Ram: 8gb of Kingston Valueram 

GPU: MSI Geforce GTX 560 Twin Forzr II

HDD: WD Caviar Black 1tb

PSU: MS-Tech MS-N750-Val 750W

 

Note: yes I know this isn't one of those space super computer most people on this forum has, to be honest i can't affort one. and if I have made any grammatical or spelling errors English is not my first language.

 

Thanks in advance for all the comments,

 

Gen. Shepard

Are you saying that your brand new PSU is dying within 5 minutes of being installed and on?

[felixbearpig]

take a flashlight and check if the fan is spinning, then check all the cable to see if they arnt touching anything hot 

[Gen. Shepard]

Are you saying that your brand new PSU is dying within 5 minutes of being installed and on?

no, i have the PSU for 1 year i think, but since recently it starts smelling around  5 minutes after i start up my pc. 

[Gen. Shepard]

take a flashlight and check if the fan is spinning, then check all the cable to see if they arnt touching anything hot 

i checked, the fan IS spinning, not very fast though. what i also noticed whas a thick white liquid dripping out one of the capacitators.

[ultimatemythbuster]

no, i have the PSU for 1 year i think, but since recently it starts smelling around  5 minutes after i start up my pc. 

Ok, that would be a real serious problem if it was new.  Do you have a name brand PSU?  If so it should still be under warranty.  You might just want to stay away from that brand if it's a generic.

[TheSLSAMG]

i checked, the fan IS spinning, not very fast though. what i also noticed whas a thick white liquid dripping out one of the capacitators.

 

Your PSU is broken. STOP using it, and SEND IT BACK. Get a better one. Be lucky your machine isn't dead.

[Gen. Shepard]

Ok, that would be a real serious problem if it was new.  Do you have a name brand PSU?  If so it should still be under warranty.  You might just want to stay away from that brand if it's a generic.

it's a MS-Tech MS-N750-Val 750W, nut i'll make a call to the shop where i bought it from and moan a bit and hope they'll replace my PSu AGAIN thanks for the help though.

[Gen. Shepard]

Your PSU is broken. STOP using it, and SEND IT BACK. Get a better one. Be lucky your machine isn't dead.

but what i want to know is WHY?? why is my pc burning trough all the PSU's?

[Le Reaper]

Get a new PSU, NOW!

[TheSLSAMG]

but what i want to know is WHY?? why is my pc burning trough all the PSU's?

It's not the PC, but the terrible PSU.

[Gen. Shepard]

Get a new PSU, NOW!

as i asked TheSLSAMG, WHY is my pc burning trough all the PSU's that are installed in it?

[Le Reaper]

as i asked TheSLSAMG, WHY is my pc burning trough all the PSU's that are installed in it?

hmm, might just be cheap PSU's. What brands are you buying?

[ultimatemythbuster]

it's a MS-Tech MS-N750-Val 750W, nut i'll make a call to the shop where i bought it from and moan a bit and hope they'll replace my PSu AGAIN thanks for the help though.

I would see if you can get a different brand.

[Liam-McShane]

as i asked TheSLSAMG, WHY is my pc burning trough all the PSU's that are installed in it?

Because you're buying cheap PSU's and expecting them to last. Buy a quality one.

[lufihengr]

Buy a Seasonic or a good Corsair one, and if it fails within the same time period as these other ones I will eat my socks and post it on here for what it's worth.

[Gen. Shepard]

Buy a Seasonic or a good Corsair one, and if it fails within the same time period as these other ones I will eat my socks and post it on here for what it's worth.

would you recommend the Corsair CX750 750W? and i'll hold you on that

[lufihengr]

I don't think the CX 750 is made by Seasonic I think it's Channel Well. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

The only Corsair 750 watt PSU's are the HX 750v2 and AX 750 I think. I can definitely vouch for the AX.

Make sure it's a Seasonic built PSU and the offer is on for the sock eating.

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/psu_manufacturers

[Henrybrooks]

I would say the white liquid that is dripping is from the glue type stuff from the capacitors Pic Here, Maybe it is getting too hot and the glue around the capacitors to stop them from coil whining is melting, anyway don't use the psu again because it could send a surge to your motherboard killing everything on your system 

[Gen. Shepard]

I would say the white liquid that is dripping is from the glue type stuff from the capacitors Pic Here, Maybe it is getting too hot and the glue around the capacitors to stop them from coil whining is melting, anyway don't use the psu again because it could send a surge to your motherboard killing everything on your system 

yeah.... thats what happend before

[Gen. Shepard]

Everybody thanks for all the sugestions, i contacted the shop i bought the PC from and agreed to repair it because it still has warranty. it's now repaired and works like a charm!.

 

Cheers! Gen. Shepard

[Akolyte]

Well... im presented with a problem.... again. for the second time in this pc my PSU is dying, aprox. 5 minutes after I startup the pc 5 it starts smelling like burned plastic. I inspected the temperatures and it was not above normal (CPU: 36 degrees Celsius at 20% load GPU: 40 Degrees when idle). and I don't know whats causing it. Does anyone have a clue why it's overheating for the second time? 

 

 

Specs:

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit 

Mobo: Intel DQ57TM 

CPU: Intel Core I3 530 (Socket 1156)

CPU Cooler: LC Power LC-CC-81

Ram: 8gb of Kingston Valueram 

GPU: MSI Geforce GTX 560 Twin Forzr II

HDD: WD Caviar Black 1tb

PSU: MS-Tech MS-N750-Val 750W

 

Note: yes I know this isn't one of those space super computer most people on this forum has, to be honest i can't affort one. and if I have made any grammatical or spelling errors English is not my first language.

 

Thanks in advance for all the comments,

 

Gen. Shepard

I would try a brand other than ms.  I've never heard of ms.