Ports heat up while the mouse becomes unresponsive.
Ports heat up while the mouse becomes unresponsive.
I recently transferred my prebuilt into a different case using a new power supply. At first startup, my wireless mouse showed noticeable lag and would disappear unexpectedly. When I connected it, the device felt unusually hot, possibly due to the fans directing air toward the CPU. I’m concerned about possible grounding issues—wouldn’t that be more obvious with a complete system failure? Or might the problem stem from combining three Noctua NF‑F12 fans into one PWM header? I’ve had no issues with CoD MW TDM using a controller before.
The issue with ready-made components is that although they fit atx, they don’t truly integrate. Using them as if they were standard atx parts because the holes match can lead to complications. I’m wondering if there’s a more serious problem here. There’s an old tale about a knife switch bolted to a mainframe with “magic” and “more magic” written on it. No visible connections existed, yet turning the switch caused the computer to power down. It was related to grounding. Edited June 21, 2021 by Bombastinator
It was assembled by nzxt with standard components, a gigabyte M.2 slot, an EVGA power supply, etc. I returned it to the workbench, rearranged some cables, connected it to various USB ports, and everything appears to function properly now.
So the total atx comes from various sources instead of a single manufacturer like HP or Dell. In that scenario, they wouldn’t have made unusual choices such as removing a resistor and using the case to cut costs. This kind of situation can occur. If you notice heat, it might mean there’s a manufacturing issue or the device is overheating and needs better ventilation.