PSU faulty?

[Zer0Sec]

Hi guys, long time lurker first time poster. Recently my PC has experienced random crashes and boot failures, after a major cleaning session I got my PC to boot but during the clean I came across this (see pic) on the PSU circuit board.

 

Is it time for a new one and should I risk using my PC until I get a new one?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Herman Mcpootis]

pretty sure that's just glue or smth, but don't touch those capacitors if you value your life. you can end up dead or hospitalized from being shocked by it.

[homeap5]

Leave it. It's hot gluing. http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3356651/abundance-glue-psu-bad.html

Looks bad, but it's good for your ears.

[Spotty]

You should never open a power supply unless qualified to do so. There is a serious risk of injury or death as the capacitors inside the unit can store a charge even when the unit is turned off and unplugged. There are no user serviceable parts inside a PSU. You have also most likely voided any warranty that the unit may have had on it.

 

What model PSU is it?

[Zer0Sec]

I was referring to the brown scortch mark to the right of my finger. It's a HIT 700 watt, I think the warranty experied about about 5 years ago.

[Spotty]

5 minutes ago, Zer0Sec said:

It's a HIT 700 watt, I think the warranty experied about about 5 years ago.

You should most definitely replace it. I would advise against continuing to use it.

 

If you post what the rest of your system is (CPU + GPU mainly) we can recommend a new PSU for you.

[OrionFOTL]

You should never have used this PSU in the first place.

 

- ancient design

- no PFC

- certainly group regulated

- plain half bridge topology

- two small capacitors seem to be bloated

- horrible burn mark near the resistors

 

This is exactly the kind of PSU that can do significant damage to itself as well as all other parts in the PC.

[Zer0Sec]

Thanks guys, I was looking at a Kolink 500 watt 80 bronze PSU for £30 or should I spend more?

 

The PSU came with my old case and honestly never given it a thought until recently.

[seon123]

1 minute ago, Zer0Sec said:

Thanks guys, I was looking at a Kolink 500 watt 80 bronze PSU for £30 or should I spend more?

 

The PSU came with my old case and honestly never given it a thought until recently.

What's the point of replacing a crappy PSU with another crappy PSU? What are you powering?

[Zer0Sec]

I'm running a Phenom II x6 and a HD 6770, 8gb ram.

[Stefan Payne]

4 hours ago, Zer0Sec said:

Is it time for a new one and should I risk using my PC until I get a new one?

 

If THAT is your PSU, get a new one and DO NO USE IT.

As its a 20 year old design and must not be used.

 

What are your options?

[Zer0Sec]

Options are open, I will be having a major overhaul after Xmas so a future proof PSU would be great.

 

PSUs are confusing now a days, I was looking at the Kolink but it appears to be as bad as my previous one.

Ebuyer has a few cosair ones I was looking at but I'm open to suggestions.

[STRMfrmXMN]

4 hours ago, Zer0Sec said:

Options are open, I will be having a major overhaul after Xmas so a future proof PSU would be great.

 

PSUs are confusing now a days, I was looking at the Kolink but it appears to be as bad as my previous one.

Ebuyer has a few cosair ones I was looking at but I'm open to suggestions.

What Corsair ones? If it's a TXM then you'd be set for 10 years with that unit. Same goes for an RMx or RMi.