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

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?

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:12

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

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 18:14

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

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

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.

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

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 19:32

I will see about getting it all checked over

thanks guys

FRAGMAYO · 24 Sep 2012 at 20:14

Is there any chance I could have plugged something in wrong.

I followed instructions and all the main motherboard cables only fit in one spot.