Dodgy PSU Cable?

BriT · 22 May 2014 at 14:55

Hi guys

Ive been having a problem with my PC shutting off suddenly without any warning, no BSOD's or anything like that. Anyway when i move the 24 pin cable around my PC magically turns on and is fine but only for a week or so then the same problems happen again, getting fed up with it !

Should i replace my PSU with a new one? Its a XFX 750W Modular which is 3 years old.

Thanks

Tealc · 22 May 2014 at 16:23

Check the motherboard socket and 24 pin connector on the PSU for bent or backed off terminals.

It could be that the green wire terminal is not making a good contact at times and this is preventing the power switch letting the PSU know it would like it to start up.

BriT · 22 May 2014 at 17:23

hey thanks for your response.

Just checked the socket and 24 pin connector and all seems fine to me.

dacads · 22 May 2014 at 17:25

How long is the warranty? Should be 5 years but not sure about older units

BriT · 22 May 2014 at 17:28

I'm not sure, was bought from OC on 5th April 2011.

XFX 750W XXX Edition Modular '80 Plus Silver' Power Supply is the exact model.

dacads · 22 May 2014 at 17:58

Then it should still be in warranty, I would contact OCUK on forum customer service section or by phone.

BriT · 23 May 2014 at 14:18

Got in contact with OC and they said it only came with two years warranty

dacads · 23 May 2014 at 14:21

Yeah turns of you have to register the psu within 30 days to get the 5 year warranty

BriT · 25 May 2014 at 20:17

Ordered a new PSU yesterday as its getting more frequent so hopefully that will sort the problem im guessing OC arnt open tomorrow? So won't get it till weds?