Computer wont turn on

-1nf1n1ty- · Sep 13, 2010

I installed a new PSU in my old computer Q6600 setup I had, turned it on it worked I was installing Windows 7, and I leave to go to class while it installs it self and when I get back I can just put in whatever I need to for information serial number etc. I come back and then computer is completely off, tried turning it on and it wont come on, led lights on the motherboard wont turn on etc. What could this be?? im guessing its the PSU, but it could be the motherboard right?

Widjaja · Sep 13, 2010

Either or.
Just try another PSU or connect the potential dodgy PSU to another motherboard.
Which ever is easier.

But I would say PSU most likely.

Conflict0s · Sep 13, 2010

Try disconnecting the PSU from everything accept a few fans and then ground the PSU. Try powering it on and see if the fans spin.

Chicken Patty · Sep 13, 2010

What PSU did you buy for it?

Do you have another PSU to try or another rig to try the PSU in?

-1nf1n1ty- · Sep 13, 2010

Widjaja said:
Either or.
Just try another PSU or connect the potential dodgy PSU to another motherboard.
Which ever is easier.
But I would say PSU most likely.

I dont have another psu the only one I have is one that is connected to my i7 rig and thats something I dont want to take out

Conflict0s said:
Try disconnecting the PSU from everything accept a few fans and then ground the PSU. Try powering it on and see if the fans spin.

I'll try that tonight see if that works

Chicken Patty said:
What PSU did you buy for it?

Do you have another PSU to try or another rig to try the PSU in?

I bought one that was on sale on newegg, was a OCZ 600w psu, I heard there were problems with it but I was told that it only happened to a few people, guess im part of the few.

dont have another psu :\

CDdude55 · Sep 14, 2010

-1nf1n1ty- said:
I bought one that was on sale on newegg, was a OCZ 600w psu, I heard there were problems with it but I was told that it only happened to a few people, guess im part of the few.

dont have another psu :\

I had an OCZ StealthxStream 600w PSU and it lasted me for 3 years until i upgraded to a Corsair. So ya, that problem must be isolated among a few units.

And of course i highly recommend you try another PSU if you can.(but it's looking like you are unable to)

-1nf1n1ty- · Sep 14, 2010

CDdude55 said:
I had an OCZ StealthxStream 600w PSU and it lasted me for 3 years until i upgraded to a Corsair. So ya, that problem must be isolated among a few units.

And of course i highly recommend you try another PSU if you can.(but it's looking like you are unable to)

yeah thanks for the heads up, I'll try to see if I can either get enough money for another psu or keep trying to see what the problem is

Chicken Patty · Sep 14, 2010

-1nf1n1ty- said:
I dont have another psu the only one I have is one that is connected to my i7 rig and thats something I dont want to take out

I'll try that tonight see if that works

I bought one that was on sale on newegg, was a OCZ 600w psu, I heard there were problems with it but I was told that it only happened to a few people, guess im part of the few.

dont have another psu :\

You should be able to RMA it bro.

crazyeyesreaper · Sep 14, 2010

try pulling the ram and putting 1 stick in just had a friends rig with corsair ram kick the bucket figured it was the 5 year old psu (athlon x2 5600+ 8800gt Akimbo super clocked w.e the fuck edition (out performs a stock 8800ultra) eitherway pulled 1 stick of ram presto machine would boot 1 stick was dead.

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Computer wont turn on

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