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Occasionally I have to plug in my PSU cable again or turn it on and off for my PC to start.

Occasionally I have to plug in my PSU cable again or turn it on and off for my PC to start.

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ayahnib
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11-27-2023, 03:00 AM
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Hi! From the post I saw, I often have to plug my PSU cable in again and switch on/off my PC to get it running. This has been happening for about a month now. Sometimes I can turn it on just by pressing the power button, but other times I need this *my temporary solution*. It works fine when I browse or play heavy games, and before I power up the PC, I see that my motherboard is getting power—my keyboard, mouse, and RGB lights all come on. I use a Panther power strip with my PC connected to it, plus two monitors and Wi-Fi through the strip. I’m really confused about whether I should replace my PSU or motherboard, both of which are quite expensive here. I’m at my limit trying to figure this out, and any help would mean a lot. Thanks!
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ayahnib
11-27-2023, 03:00 AM #1

Hi! From the post I saw, I often have to plug my PSU cable in again and switch on/off my PC to get it running. This has been happening for about a month now. Sometimes I can turn it on just by pressing the power button, but other times I need this *my temporary solution*. It works fine when I browse or play heavy games, and before I power up the PC, I see that my motherboard is getting power—my keyboard, mouse, and RGB lights all come on. I use a Panther power strip with my PC connected to it, plus two monitors and Wi-Fi through the strip. I’m really confused about whether I should replace my PSU or motherboard, both of which are quite expensive here. I’m at my limit trying to figure this out, and any help would mean a lot. Thanks!

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pepper52
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12-03-2023, 02:04 AM
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Shut down, disconnect, and open the enclosure.
Remove dust and any unwanted materials.
Check visually and physically to ensure every connector, card, RAM, jumper, and case connection is securely positioned.
Perform a test run without the power strip.
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pepper52
12-03-2023, 02:04 AM #2

Shut down, disconnect, and open the enclosure.
Remove dust and any unwanted materials.
Check visually and physically to ensure every connector, card, RAM, jumper, and case connection is securely positioned.
Perform a test run without the power strip.

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12-08-2023, 06:01 AM
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Thank you for your reply. I cleaned my PC yesterday and checked for any short circuits, making sure no wires were damaged to rule that out, but I didn’t use the power strip because of space constraints in the house. It’s possible the issue lies with the PSU even though my motherboard and peripherals seem to be receiving power. It’s been almost a year now, and I believe the HX1000 platinum is a high-quality power supply—could that be the cause?
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12-08-2023, 06:01 AM #3

Thank you for your reply. I cleaned my PC yesterday and checked for any short circuits, making sure no wires were damaged to rule that out, but I didn’t use the power strip because of space constraints in the house. It’s possible the issue lies with the PSU even though my motherboard and peripherals seem to be receiving power. It’s been almost a year now, and I believe the HX1000 platinum is a high-quality power supply—could that be the cause?

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InnOBeZz
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12-08-2023, 08:21 PM
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It might still be the PSU. Attempt to obtain or acquire one just for troubleshooting. That's the sole method to ensure confidence in the supply.
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12-08-2023, 08:21 PM #4

It might still be the PSU. Attempt to obtain or acquire one just for troubleshooting. That's the sole method to ensure confidence in the supply.

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keisueke
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12-22-2023, 11:28 AM
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I can handle that and attempt to use my brother's PSU. Additionally, I checked the power supply with a tester and everything looks normal.
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keisueke
12-22-2023, 11:28 AM #5

I can handle that and attempt to use my brother's PSU. Additionally, I checked the power supply with a tester and everything looks normal.

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MLGGirl54
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12-22-2023, 06:20 PM
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I experienced the same issue on three separate machines. The PSU was the cause.
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MLGGirl54
12-22-2023, 06:20 PM #6

I experienced the same issue on three separate machines. The PSU was the cause.

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xPenguinx
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12-23-2023, 02:42 AM
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Interesting. It keeps working even though it drives my keyboard, mouse, and RGB motherboard. I've used a power supply tester too, and the voltages look fine—though I suppose after a year it's natural for some components to fail unexpectedly.
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xPenguinx
12-23-2023, 02:42 AM #7

Interesting. It keeps working even though it drives my keyboard, mouse, and RGB motherboard. I've used a power supply tester too, and the voltages look fine—though I suppose after a year it's natural for some components to fail unexpectedly.

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12-24-2023, 05:09 AM
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Even basic tools like a power supply tester or digital voltmeter may fail to identify the issue. The real measure of reliability lies in testing your system directly.
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brobear7
12-24-2023, 05:09 AM #8

Even basic tools like a power supply tester or digital voltmeter may fail to identify the issue. The real measure of reliability lies in testing your system directly.

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KoolaidMan_154
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12-24-2023, 07:53 AM
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Be mindful if you replace PSUs using only the cables that come with the test PSU.
= = = =
With a multimeter and some experience, you can perform extra checks to confirm the PSU voltages.
FYI:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-manually...er-2626158
This isn't a complete test since the PSU isn't underload. Still, any readings outside the normal range increase suspicion.
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KoolaidMan_154
12-24-2023, 07:53 AM #9

Be mindful if you replace PSUs using only the cables that come with the test PSU.
= = = =
With a multimeter and some experience, you can perform extra checks to confirm the PSU voltages.
FYI:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-manually...er-2626158
This isn't a complete test since the PSU isn't underload. Still, any readings outside the normal range increase suspicion.

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12-24-2023, 09:50 AM
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I just wanted to let everyone know. I've tried my setup with my brother's PSU (Seasonic Focus GX White 750) and switched it to his PSU (Corsair HX1000). After making that change and going to sleep, the issue persists. I turned it on using the "Temporary Fix" option now. I plan to return for an RMA of my motherboard.
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ThatMiningGuy
12-24-2023, 09:50 AM #10

I just wanted to let everyone know. I've tried my setup with my brother's PSU (Seasonic Focus GX White 750) and switched it to his PSU (Corsair HX1000). After making that change and going to sleep, the issue persists. I turned it on using the "Temporary Fix" option now. I plan to return for an RMA of my motherboard.

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