[computer-tech-support: 7720] Re: Two Blown PSUs

First off, you would need to get i down to a minimum configuration to
test - you did not indicate that you ever did that. A minimum
configuration in your instance would me NO external devices (by
that I me no dvd, hard disks, etc) and minimum memory.
But before doing that you very much need to a close visual inspection
of all components since from what you describe it is most likely
something has shorted out and that is why the PSU's get blown.

On Sep 17, 10:21 am, MobileMe360 <michaeltir...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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