The computer caught fire, but the tale continues with full enjoyment.
The computer caught fire, but the tale continues with full enjoyment.
Summary: A PSU cable failed at the sat connector, igniting a minor fire that damaged eight cables—three from the PSU, one sensor wire, and parts of several SATA and USB cables along with internal head cables. The system still works after replacement. I noticed soot buildup, which luckily didn’t affect the black case. I opened the office and saw smoke and burning smells. It looks like a Friday for me. Feel free to share your thoughts on the issue below. I’m starting the investigation around 6pm GMT on July 4th, 2023. Yes, this is my main PC (though I can troubleshoot another one). I understand backups but don’t follow instructions. It’s an old 4770k model; it would have worked. I overclocked to 4.6GHz, used water cooling with a custom loop, and everything runs fine except for the overheating fans. The case is water-cooled, but the fans are mostly off at high loads. I’ve had them serviced every 9-12 months, yet it’s still running hot. I’m aiming for a quiet, fanless build. I’ll update as I learn more. Specs: i7-4470K, 4.6GHz, 32GB DDR3, Corsair LX series, Z68, bequiet Dark Power 12 1000W PSU, MSI 1080 Ti Aero OC, 6 SSDs, custom water cooling setup, and a few fans. I’ll keep you posted on what’s working and what isn’t.
I think there might be a water cooling issue or faulty capacitors.
The strawpoll isn't connecting properly, which might mean a leak or a blown VRM on the motherboard or GPU.
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It's a Easter card for your PC featuring a portrait of your late dog, and your painting abilities are impressive.