System failure?

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop System failure?

System failure?

TIGERBELLL
Junior Member

09-30-2025, 05:47 AM

My pc stops working within a minute and doesn't power up quickly. I checked the RAM, removed the CMOS battery for a reset, turned off XMP settings, and even tried using a paperclip on the PSU (fans were on). When it starts, the CPU temperature was 40-45°C. What's going on?

TIGERBELLL

09-30-2025, 05:47 AM #1

ElFrank365
Member

09-30-2025, 07:47 AM

This 230W unbranded power supply would be my initial concern.

ElFrank365

09-30-2025, 07:47 AM #2

This 230W unbranded power supply would be my initial concern.

Jacebae
Member

09-30-2025, 08:27 AM

I also believe the PSU is the issue. Even though it passed the paperclip test, I think it's not delivering enough power.

Jacebae

09-30-2025, 08:27 AM #3

I also believe the PSU is the issue. Even though it passed the paperclip test, I think it's not delivering enough power.

DingbatPlayzMC
Senior Member

425

10-02-2025, 01:56 PM

The paperclip 'test' merely checks if it can run itself at least briefly.
It's like turning the ignition in a car and seeing the dashboard lights flicker before saying the vehicle is fine.
This doesn't reveal anything about the engine's performance.
I concur...the faulty PSU is the issue.

DingbatPlayzMC

10-02-2025, 01:56 PM #4