Well dang

"Longtime Lurker" (longtimelurker26) 05/21/2020 at 20:49 • Filed to: None

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My computer was on and folding when I left work this morning. After work it was off, I tried pressing the power button, then I checked to see if the cord worked its way out of the power supply, then when I turned off the switch on the power supply it made a sparking sound . So I pulled it out of the case, googled how to test a PSU, and jumped the pins and watched the smoke show. Oh well 5year warranty.

CB > Longtime Lurker 05/21/2020 at 21:08

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Yikes, good that it didn’t start a fire!

PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120 > Longtime Lurker 05/21/2020 at 21:10

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Bummer! Did the house possibly get too warm during folding?

Longtime Lurker > PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120 05/21/2020 at 21:16

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Steady temps of 18-19*C.

PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120 > Longtime Lurker 05/21/2020 at 21:18

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Just an ungood PSU, bound to happen at some point. 

facw > Longtime Lurker 05/21/2020 at 21:23

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Such is life...

You clearly should be glad that folding helped you st ress test the PSU before it was out of warranty :)

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Longtime Lurker 05/21/2020 at 22:58

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That's a bummer.  Doubly so because I think the power supply market might be a bit thin right now.

Longtime Lurker > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 05/21/2020 at 23:05

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I submitted a RMA request to Thermaltake we'll see what they say. I don't really want to buy a new one if it's going to be replaced for free. I might have to install my old less powerful PSU and underclock or remove my graphics card.

Brickman > Longtime Lurker 05/21/2020 at 23:21

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Dang. What brand is the PSU? I keep to Seasonic. Still going since 2011.

Longtime Lurker > Brickman 05/21/2020 at 23:26

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Thermaltake Smart M 850W.

I had upgraded my graphics card but didn’t have enough power so instead of waiting to order in a better one I bought the only one in-stock in the city that was big enough for my graphics card.