PSU caused damage to the motherboard's 24-pin connectors, specifically the 2-pin ones.
PSU caused damage to the motherboard's 24-pin connectors, specifically the 2-pin ones.
The 12v pins seem damaged, likely because you were drawing too much current from that voltage source on the board, especially with the GPUs. Each GPU also draws power through its PCIe slot, and many boards aren’t designed to handle multiple high-power GPUs at once for long periods. You might need a different board—PSU should probably work, but it could be tricky if the system isn’t modular.
It was my first time using a different CPU. The RGB lights turned on, but the RAM didn’t activate and the CPU stayed cool. No display appeared. Later, the RGB stopped working and the CPU didn’t get hotter, which made us think the issue was with the 24-pin connector.
I verified the CPU functionality and confirmed the board operates as expected. Based on my assessment, fixing the PSU and acquiring/replacing the board would be necessary to prevent damage from overheating. Yes, using a miner with a reclaimer is a good idea to avoid further issues.
Sure, I can help with that. Replacing your PSU is a good idea if you're planning to upgrade. For a budget CPU over 600 watts, look for options under $100 and check compatibility. As for your motherboard, it depends on the damage—if it's just a loose component or minor wear, repairing might be feasible.
Exploring further, I don’t see any useful specifications online and all available listings use identical images without details. It seems this isn’t the 800W gold model, and I wouldn’t attempt repairs—it’s probably best to dispose of it.
Understand your budget, location, and online store to get suitable suggestions. Try to avoid thinking about 'budget PSU'—that’s not part of your planning. If the contacts remain visible beneath the melted plastic, the right side board likely survives and could be repurposed.
I'm from Georgia and my budget is around 60-80 USD. I need a PSU that won't cause issues with two GPUs. Should I worry about a reizer? Could it be because I used both GPUs on one motherboard? In Georgia, there aren't many shops, but here are some examples: pczone.ge, pcroom.ge, ultra.ge, adashop.ge.
I located the cheapest option available, especially since I’m not comfortable with the local language.