Friday night head scratcher help :(
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Intend to be running dual/tri-fire 7970 Lightnings in the future with very heavy overclocks, they can pull quite a lot of power when heading north of 1.35/1.7v @ 1300+/1800+. Not to mention a (hopefully) healthy OC on the CPU. Also commonly the price difference between the 850 - 1200w units tends to be quite small.
Had a good look at the PSU, I'll try sort some pics but they really don't show anything, can't see any blatant leaking, bulging, rusted caps. But saying that I can only visibly see two large caps and around 5-6 smaller ones, think there are many more hiding under the heatsink.
Might even treat my self to a beer tomorrow if the PSU is dead!
Had a good look at the PSU, I'll try sort some pics but they really don't show anything, can't see any blatant leaking, bulging, rusted caps. But saying that I can only visibly see two large caps and around 5-6 smaller ones, think there are many more hiding under the heatsink.
Might even treat my self to a beer tomorrow if the PSU is dead!
Its ok, I'm covered now, the 800D has a slide out filter on the underside for the PSU.
I've never wanted to badly for a PSU to be confirmed faulty
Really hope for it to get plugged in, the guy to hit the power switch and nothing to happen.
I've never wanted to badly for a PSU to be confirmed faulty
Really hope for it to get plugged in, the guy to hit the power switch and nothing to happen.
Very kind, shame I live in this wet corner of the UK
Need to find some more 'enthusiasts' in the area.
I'm not even from Aberdeen or Scotland for that matter!
I do like the XFX units, but for the extra £50 on the 1250w unit over the OCZ I'd be loosing 3 years of warranty without gaining much else (both are around 105A single rail 12v).
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XFX have 5yr warranty same as OCZ, and the XFX is a Seasonic PSU 
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Yeah, I've got the 850 XXX PRO (also a Seasonic) and registered the day of delivery, straight to 5yrs
Hmmm how to sneak a 1250W XFX PSU into the house without the mrs asking questions.
Better not get too excited about a new PSU yet, still need to get this thing confirmed as faulty, getting up bright and early tomorrow to get it looked at
Better not get too excited about a new PSU yet, still need to get this thing confirmed as faulty, getting up bright and early tomorrow to get it looked at
Shame they're so bloody heavy - makes even posting one an expensive experiment ha ha.
As described, effectively a 5 year warranty with XFX. The Antec one which is Gold rated is also meant to be decent. I've read some suspect things about OCZ PSU's and misleading wattage/amp claims. Not sure on the validity of the claims but read the same thing 2-3 times although maybe only applies to their mid-range set.
As described, effectively a 5 year warranty with XFX. The Antec one which is Gold rated is also meant to be decent. I've read some suspect things about OCZ PSU's and misleading wattage/amp claims. Not sure on the validity of the claims but read the same thing 2-3 times although maybe only applies to their mid-range set.
Yeah, the weight of them makes it a pain to post, the last PSU I sent (800w Xenta I now wish I didn't sell!) cost around £14 to send.
Did some reading last night, I did read quite a few negative things about the OCZ units too, so I think I'll either be going with an XFX unit, or buying a cheap branded 650-800W unit to tide me over until my Corsair supply is replaced.
Just packing the thing up now to test, going to have to add some waterproofing as its raining sideways...again.
Did some reading last night, I did read quite a few negative things about the OCZ units too, so I think I'll either be going with an XFX unit, or buying a cheap branded 650-800W unit to tide me over until my Corsair supply is replaced.
Just packing the thing up now to test, going to have to add some waterproofing as its raining sideways...again.
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PSU IS FAULTY!!!!
The +5v line isn't doing much of anything
Time to start the RMA proceedings!!!
Very very happy chappy right now.
YAY!
Was your pump on the +5v? How does one line not working shut the whole PSU down?
I can only presume adding the pump was pure coincidence as its a solid 12v unit.
I think the motherboard uses 5v from the 24pin connector, the motherboard detecting a lack of 5v must be causing a shutdown. It also explains why I can jump the PSU and all the fans, pump, drives spin up fine...as they are all 12v.
The guy nearly got a man-hug when he told me there was a fault!
If you look at THIS picture it shows the 24 pin connector has quite a few +5v pin outs.
RMA request with corsair has been sent.
I think the motherboard uses 5v from the 24pin connector, the motherboard detecting a lack of 5v must be causing a shutdown. It also explains why I can jump the PSU and all the fans, pump, drives spin up fine...as they are all 12v.
The guy nearly got a man-hug when he told me there was a fault!
If you look at THIS picture it shows the 24 pin connector has quite a few +5v pin outs.
RMA request with corsair has been sent.