Fried PC
Fried PC
Hello everyone, happy new year!
I just installed a new PC so I can give my old one to my girlfriend. While using it, I noticed a burning smell and immediately yelled for help. I quickly unplugged everything and opened the case to check what was burning. I couldn’t find any burned parts except for a faint smell of something from the PSU. When I tried to turn on the PC, it didn’t respond at all. I also connected it to my girlfriend’s PSU, but there was no power detected. My conclusion is that the PSU might have damaged the motherboard, though I’m not sure. I tested my 2 M.2 drives and GPU with hers, everything worked fine, but because of compatibility issues, I couldn’t test the CPU or RAM. I’m unsure if the motherboard is still okay—I’m worried about the CPU or RAM. I’m considering ordering new parts, mainly a replacement PSU and possibly a new motherboard. Is this the right decision?
Welcome to the forums and a joyful New Year to everyone! I just set up a new PC so I can give my old one to my girlfriend. When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it's important to provide your complete system details. Please list the specifications of your build in the following order:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Also, include the age of the PSU along with its make and model if it was recycled or purchased used.
If you notice any damaged connectors, feel free to share photos so we can address them together.
I don’t have any of the components. I’ve already packed them so I can return them tomorrow to the companies where I bought them, allowing them to inspect the parts and issue a refund for the PSU!!
All items were purchased new.
CPU: Intel Core i7-14700KF
CPU cooler: Arctic Freezer 36
Motherboard: Gigabyte B760 DS3H rev 1.0
RAM: Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 2x16GB 7000
Storage: 1) TeamGroup MP44L 2TB Nvme M.2
2) Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB M.2
GPU: RX 7800 XT
Power supply: Supercase Ultraforce 850W 80+Bronze
Case: Armaggeddon Nimitz TR8000
Operating system: Windows 11 Pro
Display: Samsung Odyssey G6 32" HDR QHD 2560x1440 Curved 240Hz
I'm not familiar with this product before.
Model: Supercase Ultraforce 850W 80+Bronze
It's a power supply from a company from my country, which I've been using in my girlfriend's project for a year now. That's why I chose it over a brand or something more expensive!
Consider checking a more suitable PSU.
Links provided include:
https://www.skroutz.gr/c/30/power-suppli...e=750w+psu
https://www.skroutz.gr/s/50452971/M...ac...ronze.html