The new power supply didn't affect the HDD but did impact the SSD.
The new power supply didn't affect the HDD but did impact the SSD.
Hey everyone, just installed my new PSU (Corsair RMi 650W) and everything is set up. The PC started, but the HDD isn't detected at all—even in the BIOS. I also connected an SSD to the same cable as the HDD, which is working perfectly, and I made sure it was plugged into the correct slot (peripherals/SATA). However, when I turned on the PC from the HDD, I heard a very quiet crack, which is unusual since the SSD is functioning fine. I really would appreciate some advice on this issue.
Hey there, @ChrisPy96!
Could you help figure out the source of that small crack noise? I recommend turning off the system and repositioning all connections inside the PC. Make sure everything is securely mounted. Also, try changing the SATA port where the HDD is plugged in to see if it gets recognized. Another option could be a BIOS reset—it will restore settings to factory defaults, so you’ll need to adjust any manual changes you’ve made (like switching SATA mode to AHCI or updating boot priority).
Check the mobo manufacturer’s official site for the latest BIOS updates and SATA controller or chipset driver improvements.
Hey there, @ChrisPy96!
Could you figure out the origin of that small crack noise? I recommend shutting down the system and re-seating all connections inside the PC. Make sure everything is correctly mounted and seated. You might also want to try changing the SATA port where the HDD is plugged in and see if that resolves the issue. A BIOS reset could also be useful—it will restore settings to factory defaults, so you’ll need to reconfigure any manual changes you’ve made (like switching SATA mode to AHCI or adjusting boot priority).
Check the mobo manufacturer’s official site for the latest BIOS updates and SATA controller or chipset driver improvements.
If you have another functional PC, see how the HDD is recognized there. This will help us identify the possible cause of the problem.
Keep me updated.
The HDD is definitely gone, I verified it with my old PC and reconnected everything. My suspicion is that the SATA and PCIE/CPU connectors on the PSU were accidentally switched, and no one noticed. This idea makes sense because during the short period I used the PC with that PSU, my GPU dropped significantly in power. I ran a benchmark and got 1-4 FPS, which is much lower than my usual 100 FPS with a 1070. It’s likely the GPU wasn’t getting enough juice from the low-power SATA connection. I’ll reach out to Corsair support later and bring the PSU in for a refund on my broken HDD.