All my devices are being damaged by it, and everything linked to it is affected too...
All my devices are being damaged by it, and everything linked to it is affected too...
Hardware power supply: Seasonic Focus GX, 80+ Gold, 850W CPU: Intel Raptor Lake, Core i5 13600KF 3.5GHz box CPU cooler: CPU Deepcool AG620 Motherboard: GIGABYTE Z790 UD GPU: Radeon RX 6650 XT DUAL O8G 8GB GDDR6 128-bit SSD: SSD Crucial P3 1TB PCI Express 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 RAM: Kingston FURY Beast 32GB DDR5 5200MHz CL36 case: Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh I constructed my machine back in March, and since then I've observed the case and any accessories like exposed headphones or metal parts causing a slight shock when touched. My microphone also picks up significant interference—a persistent buzz. This isn't happening with my laptop. Even when connected only to my UPS, it still produces a shock and the microphone continues to buzz. I should note that my home isn't properly grounded. Although I need to rectify this, I worry the computer might be causing similar issues. My brother built a system identical to mine except for the case and GPU, and he still experiences the same problem. His setup also shows the same symptoms. While I plan to add grounding to my electrical outlets, I'd like to know if there are any steps I can take now to mitigate the problem. Could the power supply be faulty?
No matter how you approach the issue, the solution was straightforward. I faced the same challenge while in Zaragoza, Spain. The fix involved running a thin copper wire from a screw on the case to the radiator mounted on the wall. Central air and heating were no longer an option. However, connecting the wire to the case and radiator resolved the issue. Just needed to remove the paint from the radiator for a clean connection. Problem solved. Stay safe and good luck.
When two different computers experience the same issue, it may indicate a reversed polarity at the power source. For example, the neutral wire could be connected to the hot side instead. Review the wiring labels on your outlet to confirm.
I believe there might be another explanation. It doesn't seem to stem from "no ground" as the main reason.
Fortunately, it often doesn't require a ground wire if the wiring is correct. Sometimes the negative side takes the role of ground, or someone made a serious mistake by altering polarity or something similar.
The components shown are from my own machine. I mentioned this because I thought the PSU band might be involved. Even when all external devices are removed, the computer still produces a shock.
I reside in Europe. The plug fits into the socket equally well from either direction.