Help - computer just exploded! Now what?

MikeHunt79 · 8 Dec 2008 at 15:18

Nelly said:
Do a search on the forums theirs more than half a dozen easily.

I've done this. yep there are a few that have gone, and none of then have taken any components with them. Good to know if this PSU does fail it won''t cause any further damage.

linktoinsanity · 8 Dec 2008 at 15:24

I like my Zalmans so that's my recommendation! Again...

mrk · 8 Dec 2008 at 15:44

My Corsair HX520 has been in my 24/7 on gaming&everything PC since the model came out and has not let me down once yet

milkinc13 · 8 Dec 2008 at 15:50

try OCZ, 520 modstream i'm running is fine after 2 years couple of months haard usage, even with upgrades i've done (3GFX cards, extra HDD, new CPU)

Happy · 8 Dec 2008 at 15:52

mrk said:
My Corsair HX520 has been in my 24/7 on gaming&everything PC since the model came out and has not let me down once yet

I have had two HX620s and a HX520. I killed one HX620 by dropping a screw in it

The others have been rock solid

bledd · 8 Dec 2008 at 16:11

mrk said:
My Corsair HX520 has been in my 24/7 on gaming&everything PC since the model came out and has not let me down once yet

i'd like to add that too

mrk · 8 Dec 2008 at 16:12

Might I add, overclocked too with both PCIE sockets in use AND the floppy connector (omgz0rs!)

sir-les-mp · 8 Dec 2008 at 16:12

i would recommend a silverstone strider/decathlon
i currently been using a silverstone strider 750 for the last 18 months without any prob's
the only problem with the silverstone psu's is that OCuk do not appear to stock them

thankfully when your psu went it didnt take anything else with it

bledd · 8 Dec 2008 at 16:15

mrk said:
Might I add, overclocked too with both PCIE sockets in use AND the floppy connector (omgz0rs!)

playing GTA5, as per sig

mrk · 8 Dec 2008 at 16:19

Shhh it's a secret!

MikeHunt79 · 8 Dec 2008 at 16:43

FWIW, I own 3 seasonics and a Corsair HX620 - all work fine... Shame the same can't be said of 1 of my 2 Tagans (PFC doesn't work).

g00dsh0t · 8 Dec 2008 at 22:38

hegemon said:
Seasonic

+1

i purchased my M12 700 http://http//www.overclockers.co.uk...c M12 Modular 700W Silent ATX2.0 Power Supply based on a review on jonnyguru as i wanted a very stable psu

quote from review " Not to rush anyone through this review, but I don't think ripple needs much comment. It's almost nonexistent! "

review http://http//www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=3

TheBigCheese · 30 Jan 2009 at 17:39

Just thought I'd resurrect this thread to say that about a week after my 620 exploded...my sisters did as well...great...two that I had to replace in a week :rolleyes:

Thankfully both were just swapped over at the counter (even though I had mine over 2 years, it didn't need sending away)...but now I'm just waiting for them to go bang again.

Bah...based on experience I'd advise against those PSU's now

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Moeks · 30 Jan 2009 at 18:29

I have always used Enermax psu's myself, never, ever had a problerm with one (touch wood) and I have also used a number of Tagan psu's in machines I have built for others, all of which have been fine to my knowledge.

I did have an Antec blow up on me once, killed my Abit NF7-S too

PwnDirect · 30 Jan 2009 at 20:31

theres something up the the 620's the only one ive heard of dieing in bulk

Sipha · 30 Jan 2009 at 20:31

bledd. said:
i'd like to add that too

mrk said:
My Corsair HX520 has been in my 24/7 on gaming&everything PC since the model came out and has not let me down once yet

Same here, my HX520 has been rock solid, its even running a OC'd 4870x2 and an E8500 @ 4.4ghz, no sweat.

*touches wood*

Maybe the problems were with the HX620 model only ?

Saltank · 30 Jan 2009 at 20:38

Get a PC Power & Cooling PSU. There's a reason this company has been around longer than most of the others. Quality and reliability!

Nullvoid · 30 Jan 2009 at 20:52

Saltank said:
Get a PC Power & Cooling PSU. There's a reason this company has been around longer than most of the others. Quality and reliability!

Hardly anyone can afford a Turbo-Cool though and it is those that earned PCP&C their reputation. If you're just getting one of the Silencer models then how are they any better than what Seasonic have produced for Corsair or released under their own branding?

ShaolinDreams · 30 Jan 2009 at 23:50

hiper Type-R 580w .. 4years constantly on .. and COUNTING

p.s. i need a new psu -.-

John24 · 31 Jan 2009 at 00:54

HX520W 15 months at 12+ hours a day. Replaced a tagan that died after over 3 years of simular usage, PC went down as if plug was pulled from wall. It only went bang when I turned it off and on again, didn`t take anything with it either thankfully. I only got the Corsair because everyone was raving about it, wouldn`t mind if it blow up as long as it doesn`t take anything else with it.