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Firmy

Firmy

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Been re-arranging my room and had to disconnect my pc as you do, i then connect everything up, try to fire my pc and nothings happening? My PSU Seems to be on as the light is on, and normally my motherboard will light up the Words ASUS at the bottom blue, when on but, thats not the case, when i turn the switch for the psu to on, i seem to get a high pitched noise, and thats all? what could be the cause of this, ive taken my ram sticks out e.t.c, as i thought it might be an memory issue, but i seem to still get it, vid below shows my issue.
Intel Core 2 Duo 6600 @ 2.40 Ghz
Geil 4GB 6400 Dual Channel
Western Digital 320GB
XFX 8800 GTX XXX
Acer 19 5ms
Creative Soundblaster Ultimate Gamer Fatality Professional
Logitech 5.1 X-530 Speaker System
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Logitech G7 Gaming Mouse
Asus P5B Deluxe
Antec P182 Super Midi
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Firmy said:
Been re-arranging my room and had to disconnect my pc as you do, i then connect everything up, try to fire my pc and nothings happening?
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As you have rearranged your room is the PC now plugged into a different power socket or extension lead?

If so try a different socket or lead as either one could be flaky.

You may want to do the paper clip test on your PSU if the above doesn't work.
 
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Plec said:
As you have rearranged your room is the PC now plugged into a different power socket or extension lead?

If so try a different socket or lead as either one could be flaky.

You may want to do the paper clip test on your PSU if the above doesn't work.
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Yes its in a different power socket, ive just tried it in another one, and no change. Whats this PSU Test i need to do then?
 
Go to Admiral Hubby’s site – link and scroll down to ‘How to check Your PSU is working’ and ‘Using a multimeter to check your PSU’.

You shouldn’t have any problems as his instructions are easy to follow.
 
Plec said:
Go to Admiral Hubby’s site – link and scroll down to ‘How to check Your PSU is working’ and ‘Using a multimeter to check your PSU’.

You shouldn’t have any problems as his instructions are easy to follow.
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Cheers mate, will have a try :)
 
So there's a chance that its not actually the mobo, but indeed the PSU, as i was going to change it for a Corsair 650w one anyways?
 
There's always the chance that the PSU is at fault because it's a part that effects all components and, as such, has to be considered/ruled out - but from your description it certainly could be the cause.

Understand i'm not stating it is the PSU/cause - as you need to troubleshoot first and you're in the very early stages of this process - but it's certainly a strong contender, which is why i suggested the paper clip test.

It could very well be the MB, gfx or a simple kettle lead problem etc... - but the PSU seems a good place to start from your description.
 
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Plec said:
There's always the chance that the PSU is at fault with most PC problems - but from your description it certainly could be the cause.

Understand i'm not stating it is the cause - as you need to trouble shoot first and your in the very early stages - but it's certainly a string contender.
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Yer okies mate, ill give that site a good looking at and take it from there..

Cheers for the replies :D
 
This - link?

That's quite a funky little device - would save faffing with a volt meter and an insulated wire.

I have 2 volt meters and i'm an old hand at the paper clip test - but i would certainly recommend it to other ppl who didn’t feel comfortable doing the paper clip test.
 
Hot wiring the PSU (paperclip trick) is pretty safe, just don't lick the paperclip or take a bath with it (use common sense) and you'll be fine.

I generally use those little sandwich bag ties because all you need to do is pull off the little plastic bits at the end and its as good as an insulated wire (for testing purposes).

However having a decent PSU tester that can test the individual rails can be very handy too if there was a PSU fault that wasn't obvious.

Either way you've been given some good advice here.

Best of luck!

RE: the whining noise, its likely to be coil whine. Since its new it could be a sign that something in your PSU did get knocked about or broken, however since you didn't mention the specs of your PSU I'm assuming its some generic block, these often come with coil whine as a free upgrade so that could rule out my previous guess at the problem. The light in the PSU doesn't really help much either as they are probably on a separate circuit from that which delivers power to the motherboard and components so that doesn't help either.

Give the PSU testing a shot and lets see how it goes.
 
killari said:
Hot wiring the PSU (paperclip trick) is pretty safe, just don't lick the paperclip or take a bath with it (use common sense) and you'll be fine.

I generally use those little sandwich bag ties because all you need to do is pull off the little plastic bits at the end and its as good as an insulated wire (for testing purposes).

However having a decent PSU tester that can test the individual rails can be very handy too if there was a PSU fault that wasn't obvious.

Either way you've been given some good advice here.

Best of luck!

RE: the whining noise, its likely to be coil whine. Since its new it could be a sign that something in your PSU did get knocked about or broken, however since you didn't mention the specs of your PSU I'm assuming its some generic block, these often come with coil whine as a free upgrade so that could rule out my previous guess at the problem. The light in the PSU doesn't really help much either as they are probably on a separate circuit from that which delivers power to the motherboard and components so that doesn't help either.

Give the PSU testing a shot and lets see how it goes.
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Thanks for your reply, My PSU is an Hiper 580W Type R Modular. :)
 
The Corsair is a great PSU - and 650w would be fine.

However - i'm still not saying your PSU is definitely the cause - but it's a strong candidate for your symptoms and the fact that that particular model has known issues does rather stack the evidence against it.

I would still test it - and see what it gives out.
 
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Plec said:
The Corsair is a great PSU - and 650w would be fine.

However - i'm still not saying your PSU is definitely the cause - but it's a strong candidate for your symptoms and the fact that that particular model has known issues does rather stack the evidence against it.

I would still test it - and see what it gives out.
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Yer i have done the checks e.t.c seeing if everything is plugged in right, and done the hotwire psu test, fan didn't start, and still all thats happening is the psu light is on and making that horrible high pitched noise.
 
Well, as you were planning on getting a new PSU anyway i would down tools put your feet up and wait for your new Corsair.

Hopefully, it will resolve all your problems.

Good luck - let me know how you get on.
 
Plec said:
Well, as you were planning on getting a new PSU anyway i would down tools put your feet up and wait for your new Corsair.

Hopefully, it will resolve all your problems.

Good luck - let me know how you get on.
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I really hope so too mate, thanks again for the such quick reply's :)
Before i purchase the Corsair TX 650W one https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-008-CS, just to make sure that it will be compatible with my specs?
Intel Core 2 Duo 6600 @ 2.40 Ghz
Geil 4GB 6400 Dual Channel
Western Digital 320GB SATA
XFX 8800 GTX XXX
Acer 19 5ms
Creative Soundblaster Ultimate Gamer Fatality Professional
Logitech 5.1 X-530 Speaker System
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Logitech G7 Gaming Mouse
Asus P5B Deluxe
Antec P182 Super Midi
 
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