Working in the shop for a day is not possible.
Working in the shop for a day is not possible.
Brought my new build in, required a larger power supply. Everything functioned perfectly once installed. Today I powered it up for a couple of hours, started a game and downloaded something while heading to work. After four hours it stopped completely, performance was terrible. Only the RGB lights on the motherboard lit up and there was a clicking sound when I pressed power. I checked everything—removed the GPU, tried jumper wires with a screwdriver, switched outlets and PSU—but nothing worked. Any suggestions? Did the motherboard get damaged? Was it a power surge issue? Is this common?
Refurbs seem unreliable. I'm not confident in them. A PSU failure could completely disrupt the system, as I've experienced. Also, 1000w is significantly more than required unless you intend to upgrade later. Amazon currently offers the RM750x for $110, and replacing it is straightforward. However, avoid using cables from the previous PSU again—this could lead to serious issues since pinouts and cable designs differ between brands. Such mistakes rarely resolve well. This was updated on January 12, 2023 by An0maly_76, with additional details.
I wouldn't presume anything until the components are tested. But to do that, the board and CPU require alternates with a known good power supply. Are you sure the rear rocker switch didn't get bumped and that it has power? That's a common thing people overlook. @mickster1988 - Also, if you're near Orlando Florida, you might check out Greg Salazar, he's a tech YouTuber that has this Fix-or-Flop thing he does. And he's pretty damned good. Edited January 12, 2023 by An0maly_76 Revised, more info
I'm not in Ohio, and this has really worried me about playing PC games. I'm considering going back to the store, putting more money into it, and if it doesn't work or something serious is wrong, I'm going to stop using it completely. I feel like I'm being cursed because it's so tough for most people.
Occasional issues arise, and consoles remain vulnerable to problems. I wouldn't blame it on your actions. As mentioned, testing parts before disposal is ideal. Perhaps I'd choose another service if this were my job. For a professional, I wouldn't rely on refurbished items. I'll accept a verified used part after testing, but refurbishment isn't acceptable to me.