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Two spare components needed A pair of replacement items required

Two spare components needed A pair of replacement items required

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UniPopCorn
Member
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06-13-2022, 06:43 PM
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My computer just shut down unexpectedly. I'm checking if the power supply or motherboard is the issue. I'm planning to purchase a new PSU and mobo, hoping they won't require additional components. I recently bought a 600w PSU (those are quite common). However, I need to verify that the new mobo I acquire will fit with what I currently have installed.
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UniPopCorn
06-13-2022, 06:43 PM #1

My computer just shut down unexpectedly. I'm checking if the power supply or motherboard is the issue. I'm planning to purchase a new PSU and mobo, hoping they won't require additional components. I recently bought a 600w PSU (those are quite common). However, I need to verify that the new mobo I acquire will fit with what I currently have installed.

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ellelagi
Junior Member
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06-14-2022, 02:51 AM
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I recently purchased a 600w PSU (those are quite typical).
Wattage isn't the sole factor to consider when choosing a PSU. What model is your PSU?
The processor should function properly on this board. Just a note, if your PC had been damaged in a lightning strike, then it's likely other components might have been affected.
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ellelagi
06-14-2022, 02:51 AM #2

I recently purchased a 600w PSU (those are quite typical).
Wattage isn't the sole factor to consider when choosing a PSU. What model is your PSU?
The processor should function properly on this board. Just a note, if your PC had been damaged in a lightning strike, then it's likely other components might have been affected.

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eduardodd08
Posting Freak
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06-14-2022, 05:54 AM
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Have you attempted to reset the system's safeguards by disconnecting it from the wall, setting the PSU switch to the "0" position, and removing the CMOS battery for five minutes before reinserting it, then reconnecting the PSU back to the socket? This should be done at the wall outlet (not a power strip or surge protector unless it's a high-end industrial model that actually provides some protection). After that, switch the switch back on and attempt to boot up the machine.

If you followed that procedure and still didn’t see any results, then proceed gradually. Begin by testing the PSU using a paper clip as shown in the video.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixcWCrYpw3Y
And if that succeeds, try using a voltmeter or multimeter.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac7YMUcMjbw

If neither test works, consider replacing the PSU first. This might be a sensible step before investing in additional components. Keep in mind that even with a properly grounded home electrical system and a whole-house breaker or surge protection, there remains a risk that the entire setup could fail if it was exposed to a direct strike or a nearby one.

You should also consider that obtaining a brand-new motherboard for that Skylake system isn't practical, as the compatible chipsets (6th and 7th gen Z170, Z270, H170, H270, B150, B250) haven’t been available for many years. You’ll likely need to either locate a trusted used unit or seek out expensive New Old Stock options that someone might be willing to sell at inflated prices.
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eduardodd08
06-14-2022, 05:54 AM #3

Have you attempted to reset the system's safeguards by disconnecting it from the wall, setting the PSU switch to the "0" position, and removing the CMOS battery for five minutes before reinserting it, then reconnecting the PSU back to the socket? This should be done at the wall outlet (not a power strip or surge protector unless it's a high-end industrial model that actually provides some protection). After that, switch the switch back on and attempt to boot up the machine.

If you followed that procedure and still didn’t see any results, then proceed gradually. Begin by testing the PSU using a paper clip as shown in the video.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixcWCrYpw3Y
And if that succeeds, try using a voltmeter or multimeter.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac7YMUcMjbw

If neither test works, consider replacing the PSU first. This might be a sensible step before investing in additional components. Keep in mind that even with a properly grounded home electrical system and a whole-house breaker or surge protection, there remains a risk that the entire setup could fail if it was exposed to a direct strike or a nearby one.

You should also consider that obtaining a brand-new motherboard for that Skylake system isn't practical, as the compatible chipsets (6th and 7th gen Z170, Z270, H170, H270, B150, B250) haven’t been available for many years. You’ll likely need to either locate a trusted used unit or seek out expensive New Old Stock options that someone might be willing to sell at inflated prices.