[computer-tech-support: 7718] Two Blown PSUs

I just build this tower about 6 months ago. It had been running fine
24/7 since I built it.

- antec case
- i7 core
- corsiar cpu cooler
- asus motherboard
- 6 gigs ram
- nvida graphics card
- 1 blueray player
- 3 sata 3.0 hard drives

Two days ago it faulted out my UPS. Replaced the UPS and when I
turned on the tower, the PSU put on a light show (the smell was
awful). The one that fried was an 800w, so I replaced it with a
1000w. Same thing happened with the new PSU (just a pop, no smell).

My problem is how do I keep testing components without killing another
PSU? I suspect its the motherboard, but there is no way to be sure
without testing. I put a lot of money into this build and don't have
much to burn. I really like the computer and don't want to have to
start over with it.

Any ideas?

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