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Title: PSU DEATH
Post by: LCADolby on April 01, 2016, 08:55:52 AM
My Corsair CX 750 PSU blew out and has killed my PC.
Only 5 Months old.
No Warning.

Corsair users be aware.
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: Skuzzy on April 01, 2016, 09:36:14 AM
Many Corsair power supplies are made by Seasonic, but many are also made by lesser manufacturers as well.  Which model power supply?  Corsair does not manufacture any power supplies.

By the way, it is quite possible to get a bad supply from anyone.  If there is a string of failures (much like Antec had a few years ago), then it would be something which would warrant general concern.  I have not seen or heard of any trends, but I'll keep my ear to to ground.

No matter what, it is never a good day to lose a computer to an unexpected, errant failure.
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: oboe on April 01, 2016, 09:57:46 AM
Sorry to hear it, Dolby.   I believe I have the same PSU; I bought it from BestBuy a couple years ago.   

What do you guys mean by "killed my PC" and "lose a computer"?   Are you saying when the PSU went, the failure ruined your other components, i.e., you can't simply replace the PSU and be good to go?

I would've hoped PSU technology would provide some kind of fail-safe circuit to protect the rest of the system in the event of failure...
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: Bizman on April 01, 2016, 11:39:33 AM
Quote from: oboe on April 01, 2016, 09:57:46 AM
I would've hoped PSU technology would provide some kind of fail-safe circuit to protect the rest of the system in the event of failure...

Most of the decent ones do. It's very rare that a failing PSU blows the entire PC.

Dolby, you might find your PSU manufacturer in http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-brands,3762.html (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-psu-brands,3762.html)
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: puller on April 01, 2016, 12:07:37 PM
What a drag Dolby
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: Bruv119 on April 02, 2016, 01:01:59 AM
that sucks balls.   
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: LCADolby on April 02, 2016, 10:49:57 AM
My warrenty is good but my "seller" Cyberpower are being little toejams and want me to poke connectors with paperclips... Hell naw!
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: Bizman on April 02, 2016, 11:52:27 AM
Quote from: LCADolby on April 02, 2016, 10:49:57 AM
My warrenty is good but my "seller" Cyberpower are being little toejams and want me to poke connectors with paperclips... Hell naw!
Green to black and then plug into mains? That'd be the simplest way to test if it's only a stuck fan.
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: Brooke on April 03, 2016, 12:38:03 AM
I've had power supplies fail in the past, but not one that killed the motherboard.

I hope that your motherboard is OK.
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: Masherbrum on April 03, 2016, 07:52:05 AM
Quote from: LCADolby on April 02, 2016, 10:49:57 AM
My warrenty is good but my "seller" Cyberpower are being little toejams and want me to poke connectors with paperclips... Hell naw!

While they are wanting a cursory fan test done, the power supply should have around a three year warranty.   If Cyberpower is giving you a hard time, email Corsair and provide them with proof of purchase and details.   Corsair has very good customer service in regards to their warranty procedures.
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: LCADolby on April 14, 2016, 12:16:53 AM
After replacing the PSU it turns out it was the GPU all along...  :mad:
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: oboe on April 14, 2016, 10:29:32 AM
That was an 8GB R9 390 wasn't it?   Yow!  Still under warranty?
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: LCADolby on April 14, 2016, 12:03:19 PM
yep Mr O, the R9 crapped itself and the PSU stopped power to protect the PC. Thankfully it is under a 2 year warranty and all will be fixed by the end of next week.
Title: Re: PSU DEATH
Post by: Bizman on April 14, 2016, 12:48:23 PM
That's the best news of today.  :cheers: