The ultrabudget project halted after a single use.
The ultrabudget project halted after a single use.
Hey, I see you're facing a tricky issue with your gaming setup. It sounds like you've already tried several fixes—cleaning the CPU, applying new thermal paste, testing on different power supplies, and even swapping the GPU. Now, when no GPU is connected it still boots up normally, which is unusual. You mentioned not seeing any visible damage or smell of burning, which is good news.
Since you're stuck, maybe consider checking if the motherboard has any internal issues that aren't obvious. Also, ensure all connections are secure and test with a known-good GPU if possible. If the problem persists, it might be worth reaching out to the manufacturer's support for further guidance. Let me know what you find next!
It looks like the power supply unit might be faulty, as it appears to be a low-quality component.
I acknowledge it's not ideal, yet I'm facing the same problem with my CiT AVT pro 500w 80+ bronze.
It's hard to say the other PSU is worth much either. Honestly, it looks like you're spending more on low-quality parts than getting anything useful, no problem. If the first PSU managed to fix something from the PC, the second one wouldn't matter much.
I share the same concern honestly, no worries about offending anyone. It's really annoying when two different GPUs and PSUs produce identical outcomes.
12v equals 41.6a equals 499.2w – decent numbers if the 12v spec isn’t misleading. The 34a equals 408w seems low by my standards, especially since PSU ratings shouldn’t drop too much below advertised values. Newer models with X79/99 have postcodes, so a video showing the board powering up without the GPU would confirm it’s not faulty. A successful post should include code A9 or Ab.
It seems they could simply be dishonest. Even if not, they might be outdated and produce less energy.