big bang

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 17:59

Hey guys.

I bought all the parts for my computer, and today decided to build it. I put everything in the way the instructions told me to.

Powered it up and there was a big bang and a nice spark. I can't see any damage to the board, but I want to know what the big bang was, and what I could need to replace. Thanks guys

Krono5 · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:04

Provided everything was in correctly then the most likely thing would be the PSU.

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:08

The spark came from the motherboard, is there any chance it could have been from a loose connection?

:(Rhodri:) · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:09

Did you use the spacers between the motherboard and the case?

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:12

don't think so, I thought the case would have has some spacers built on

SHEDDER1uk · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:14

Oh dear that would be your mobo shorting out and dying. if you read all the instructions as you say you would have used the spacers.

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:14

I put the stand off screws in if that's what you mean

chippy08 · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:17

Then maybe your psu does the psu smell of burning ?

Uncle Petey · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:17

RJC said:
You could try the paper clip test:

Try this to see if your psu is dead or not.

bemaniac · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:18

Could you list the parts especially the psu and graphics cards thanks as people here will be able to smell a bad psu if you bought a bad psu

PapaLazaru · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:23

Rhodri2311 said:
will be able to smell a bad psu if you bought a bad psu

I am betting on this.

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:30

I have the following
Asus maximus v gene mono

I5 3570k

xigmatec dark knight CPU cooler

gskill ares 8gb DDR3 ram

Ocz vertex SSD

OcUK Crusade 850W Quad Rail High Efficiency

chippy08 · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:33

OcUK Crusade 850W Quad Rail High Efficiency cheap psu you should never buy a cheapo psu

Uncle Petey · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:34

Well... Unless you seriously buggered up something while installing, that's another valid reason to not buy budget psu's.

The good news is that since you bought it from here, you should be able to get a decent RMA service. Get on to customer support asap.

PapaLazaru · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:36

Uncle Petey said:
The good news is that since you bought it from here, you should be able to get a decent RMA service.

It won't cover the likely damage to the other parts though. Sparks off the motherboard are serious.

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:37

I was going to get a better one, but after buying it ocuk was out of stock, and this was the only other option. I will test the PSU, and hope that that is all it is.

where do I stand with making a return with the PSU.

Krono5 · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:37

I'd do the paperclip test just to make sure before RMA'ing.

Uncle Petey · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:38

PapaLazaru said:
It won't cover the likely damage to the other parts though. Sparks off the motherboard are serious.

Hmm, that's not cool if it proves to be case.

I hope OcUk will do the right thing if it turns out that their own brand psu has fried the rest of the stuff he bought from here.

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:53

did the paperclip test, and the PSU fan didn't budge

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 19:01

Ok so If I can get the PSU returned, I will need a replacement.

what would you guys suggest