Verify the PSU cables first.

kernsdude
Junior Member

03-29-2016, 03:04 AM

Ensure your power supply connections are secure, verify that cables aren’t touching the motherboard, and consider managing them properly to avoid short circuits.

kernsdude

03-29-2016, 03:04 AM #1

Ensure your power supply connections are secure, verify that cables aren’t touching the motherboard, and consider managing them properly to avoid short circuits.

JBlueMonkey
Junior Member

03-29-2016, 03:31 AM

It's not a wise move to install metal braid on cables, you're clearly trying to do it.

JBlueMonkey

03-29-2016, 03:31 AM #2

It's not a wise move to install metal braid on cables, you're clearly trying to do it.

Zisurii
Junior Member

03-29-2016, 05:00 AM

Just before an hour passed I noticed the cable making contact with a small section of the board. I shifted it and the PC started up...and that’s when it worked! Why would they choose metal braiding for the cables? Other options like nylon or rubber could have been just as effective.

Zisurii

03-29-2016, 05:00 AM #3

RadicalDane
Junior Member

03-31-2016, 03:52 AM

You were fortunate with your PC's performance. Where did you buy it from? A shop, online listings, or a pre-built setup?

RadicalDane

03-31-2016, 03:52 AM #4

You were fortunate with your PC's performance. Where did you buy it from? A shop, online listings, or a pre-built setup?

Muezzze
Member

03-31-2016, 04:14 AM

A Craigslist user suggested it could be a prebuilt item, though they weren't sure.

Muezzze

03-31-2016, 04:14 AM #5

A Craigslist user suggested it could be a prebuilt item, though they weren't sure.

Emotion_
Junior Member

04-02-2016, 08:55 PM

Absolutely right, that vendor definitely had the right setup. It's a smart choice—get standard cables instead.

Emotion_

04-02-2016, 08:55 PM #6

Absolutely right, that vendor definitely had the right setup. It's a smart choice—get standard cables instead.

henrikre
Member

220

04-04-2016, 07:41 PM

The original unit was a vintage 400-watt model lacking PCIe power connectors. I recently replaced it with an EVGA 600-watt PSU, which includes the metal braid.

henrikre

04-04-2016, 07:41 PM #7

The original unit was a vintage 400-watt model lacking PCIe power connectors. I recently replaced it with an EVGA 600-watt PSU, which includes the metal braid.