WutangFlu Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Ok.. not really a massive explosion.. but sparks were flying and the system turned off *duh* i put in my old PSU and comp works fine, as far as i can tell.. What can be done with Mr. Sparky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Funeral for the psu sounds good. Just get a new one, problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracion1 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Buy a new one, it'll cost less than if you had it repaired. "In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloter Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I would also get a surge protector if you didn't have it plugged into one currently. I learned that the hard way luckily is was under warranty or else i would have ended up shelling out $300 for your same issue. I saw a big blue flash from my computer and a few words from my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blosssom2581 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Power supply exploding isn't something new, and it has something to do with the quality of the power supply itself Usually, the worst power supply explodes, like those with brand name GT? (censored), or those that come together with your case. I suggest buying a better power supply (or just use the old one) like Antec. In general, the quality of power supply can be found by dividing its output (in watt) by the price. If you get more than 10 Watt output by USD$1, it is a sign for a bad power supply. I bought my 450W Antec power supply with about HKD$500, that's about 64 US dollars and 7 Watt for USD$1 Bad power supply will show you a firework and give you complete surprise. They will also increase the rate of wearing out of components inside the computer, so be aware! Currently taking a break from Runescape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloter Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Also another reason, is with me i have a 1200W power supply and in draws to most power from the circuit is on so if something drops or goes up it is the first thing to take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. V. Devnull Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I would also get a surge protector if you didn't have it plugged into one currently. I learned that the hard way luckily is was under warranty or else i would have ended up shelling out $300 for your same issue. Just a 'Surge Protector'? Get an UPS (uninterruptible power supply) ... for the love of whoever your deity is!!! And heck, here's an 1100 VA from Belkin that will satisfy your needs!!! :arrow: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=171958 I'll look forward to hearing a lack of dying stuff. 8-) BTW, 1200W??? Are you joking? I don't know of any PSU that is that powerful!!! :shock: ~Mr. Devnull and normally with a cool mind.(Warning: This user can be VERY confusing to some people... And talks in 3rd person for the timebeing due to how insane they are... Sometimes even to themself.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloter Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I would also get a surge protector if you didn't have it plugged into one currently. I learned that the hard way luckily is was under warranty or else i would have ended up shelling out $300 for your same issue. Just a 'Surge Protector'? Get an UPS (uninterruptible power supply) ... for the love of whoever your deity is!!! And heck, here's an 1100 VA from Belkin that will satisfy your needs!!! :arrow: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=171958 I'll look forward to hearing a lack of dying stuff. 8-) BTW, 1200W??? Are you joking? I don't know of any PSU that is that powerful!!! :shock: ~Mr. Devnull I am not kidding you 1200W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Antec has a 1000W that I almost got but settled with an 850W... or is ot 800W; can't remember. Point is I can easily believe in a 1200W PSU. WHY you need so much power is beyond me; unless you're running quad-9800GTS on some kind of server setup :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloter Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Antec has a 1000W that I almost got but settled with an 850W... or is ot 800W; can't remember. Point is I can easily believe in a 1200W PSU. WHY you need so much power is beyond me; unless you're running quad-9800GTS on some kind of server setup :? Mobo: Asus Striker II Extreme GPU1: Nvidia 8800 Ultra 768MB GPU2: Nvidia 8800 Ultra 768MB Processor: Core 2 Extreme Quad Q6850 @ 3.0 OC ~ 3.4 RAM: 4 x 1024MB(1GB) Corsair Dominator 800MHz 2.10V OC ~ 1066 MHz Harddrive1: Western Digital 160GB 10,000 RPM(Boot drive) Harddrive2:Seagate 750GB 7200 RPM Cooling: Water Cooled GPUs and CPU Sound: Creative Sound Blaster Extreme Gamer Keyboard: Logitech: G15 Mouse Logitech: G5 Speakers: Logitech G51 Monitor 1: 22" Monitor 2: 22" Other: Ageia PhysX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. V. Devnull Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Antec has a 1000W that I almost got but settled with an 850W... or is ot 800W; can't remember. Point is I can easily believe in a 1200W PSU. WHY you need so much power is beyond me; unless you're running quad-9800GTS on some kind of server setup :? Mobo: Asus Striker II Extreme GPU1: Nvidia 8800 Ultra 768MB GPU2: Nvidia 8800 Ultra 768MB Processor: Core 2 Extreme Quad Q6850 @ 3.0 OC ~ 3.4 RAM: 4 x 1024MB(1GB) Corsair Dominator 800MHz 2.10V OC ~ 1066 MHz Harddrive1: Western Digital 160GB 10,000 RPM(Boot drive) Harddrive2:Seagate 750GB 7200 RPM Cooling: Water Cooled GPUs and CPU Sound: Creative Sound Blaster Extreme Gamer Keyboard: Logitech: G15 Mouse Logitech: G5 Speakers: Logitech G51 Monitor 1: 22" Monitor 2: 22" Other: Ageia PhysX What the heck is "Ageia PhysX"??? :shock: And are you sure you're not running an extra Graphics card beyond two? I really can't believe needing that big a PSU for two! :-s ~D. V. Devnull and normally with a cool mind.(Warning: This user can be VERY confusing to some people... And talks in 3rd person for the timebeing due to how insane they are... Sometimes even to themself.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WutangFlu Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 D_V_Denvull That PhysX thing is a card that solely for the purpose of rendering game physics... it is a "graphics card for physics" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloter Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 D_V_Denvull, sorry about the latre reply as this got bumped down further [D_V_Devnull] D_V_Denvull That PhysX thing is a card that solely for the purpose of rendering game physics... it is a "graphics card for physics" Your correct! [/D_V_Devnull] I though your were the "Computer Expert" of [bleep].It. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Heh, that Physics card explains at lot sloter :lol: Nice rig though, well thought out components :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloter Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Heh, that Physics card explains at lot sloter :lol: Nice rig though, well thought out components :D Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I though your were the "Computer Expert" of [bleep].It. Nice typo :thumbup: Also does that Physics card even help at all? Last time I checked it supported, like, 5 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. V. Devnull Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 D_V_Devnull, sorry about the late reply as this got bumped down further D_V_Devnull That PhysX thing is a card that solely for the purpose of rendering game physics... it is a "graphics card for physics" Your correct! I though your were the "Computer Expert" of [bleep].It. Okay, I've corrected most of that for spelling and so-forth, as well as who would have been saying something there. ;) As for you, sloter... I had no idea that people would develop cards that would only help a minimal few programs that need better physics than any in-game system can provide. (Although, knowing this now, I could say "Halo 3" needs work! :lol: ...) Therefore, I asked a question, seeing as there was something I could learn. Why stay quiet when I can pick up new info to store in my brain? (And anyway, such a thing as a "physics card" is new to me. Yes, I'm living partially under a rock, but you don't need to turn insulting due to it.) Better to ask, than seem like an ignorant son-of-a-[bleep], I think. :-k ~Mr. D. V. Devnull and normally with a cool mind.(Warning: This user can be VERY confusing to some people... And talks in 3rd person for the timebeing due to how insane they are... Sometimes even to themself.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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