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Are the Corsair PSU responsible for the sudden power cuts?

Are the Corsair PSU responsible for the sudden power cuts?

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Partyboyy123
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05-02-2016, 09:38 AM
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A few weeks back, my computer stopped working suddenly and then restarted. I believe Windows got corrupted, so I reinstalled it with a new SSD, updated the BIOS, and have been fixing the drivers. It has shut down unexpectedly twice now, but no longer reboots when that happens. The motherboard status light is pulsing as if trying to start, though it can't. (It's not like it's sleeping.) I need to switch the power off/on at the PSU, and then the computer starts normally and boots correctly.

All the times I've observed the shutdown, it occurred under minimal usage, and the first incident didn't involve any hardware changes.

I have limited experience, but this seems like a PSU problem? I'm struggling to believe it, especially since I own a Corsair RM850x that's less than a year old!

Thanks in advance,
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Partyboyy123
05-02-2016, 09:38 AM #1

A few weeks back, my computer stopped working suddenly and then restarted. I believe Windows got corrupted, so I reinstalled it with a new SSD, updated the BIOS, and have been fixing the drivers. It has shut down unexpectedly twice now, but no longer reboots when that happens. The motherboard status light is pulsing as if trying to start, though it can't. (It's not like it's sleeping.) I need to switch the power off/on at the PSU, and then the computer starts normally and boots correctly.

All the times I've observed the shutdown, it occurred under minimal usage, and the first incident didn't involve any hardware changes.

I have limited experience, but this seems like a PSU problem? I'm struggling to believe it, especially since I own a Corsair RM850x that's less than a year old!

Thanks in advance,
K

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BigHaza
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05-10-2016, 01:37 AM
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For convincing purposes, think about these two options:
1. There are lemons, even among the best.
2. There is a reason why PSUs come with a warranty.
If you grasp both ideas, there wouldn't be much need to replace the PSU (or initiate an RMA) and try a second, proven, high-quality one.
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BigHaza
05-10-2016, 01:37 AM #2

For convincing purposes, think about these two options:
1. There are lemons, even among the best.
2. There is a reason why PSUs come with a warranty.
If you grasp both ideas, there wouldn't be much need to replace the PSU (or initiate an RMA) and try a second, proven, high-quality one.

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mcDavoz
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05-10-2016, 03:09 AM
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It seems there might be a PSU problem. Before sending the PSU, make sure you're using the right cables and that both ends are firmly connected to the correct locations.
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mcDavoz
05-10-2016, 03:09 AM #3

It seems there might be a PSU problem. Before sending the PSU, make sure you're using the right cables and that both ends are firmly connected to the correct locations.

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