Need a solution to this - PSU

[Sean855214]

lo all

So ive came here for some help/advice.

Basically I think my PSU has died.

Its been fine until about 2 weeks ago when it would randomally suddenly 'cut off' as if there was a power cut & all would go 'black'.

I can confirm all the power leads i have used & power surge work fine. Which leads me to think its something in the machine which is causing the problem.

Ive had the machine (Custom built) for about 6 months roughly now and had no issues and within the past 2 weeks no hardware changes. It used to boot up fine & randomally cut off when it wants to..idling/in the middle of an essay or a game..whenever it felt it would annoy me the most.

So last night i left it idling (which i always do) & when i woke up & came to it..it had cut off. I went to boot it up & it went then died after only afew seconds.

I kept booting it afew times & it soon died yet again...all at random times..didnt even get to the login screen.

I haven't tested the PSU on another machine yet but will do today.

So does it sound like my PSU?

Also if it does then suggestions on another PSU. SLI cerf etc..need a 500/600.

My current PSU is Seasonic S12 600

Thanks for the help..

Edit - I have confirmed it is my PSU that has failed as it couldnt power up my other machine

So it has a 3 year warrenty. Is all i have is a booklet..no warrently card..How do i meant to claim for that? & Yes i kept everything. Although i can't find OCUK's invoice..but i don't need that.

I think im ****** with the warrenty as i have no warrenty card.

Suggestions on new PSU's?

 

[manveruppd]

Have you tried contacting the manufacturers? If it's a model that's less than 3 years old I doubt they'd be pedantic enough to ask you for a warranty card

 

[Sean855214]

Ive got in touch with them but they need proof of purchase etc.

After doing tests with S&M i passed everything including the power supply test. :/

Suggestions?

 

[Rokusho]

Those teats are only reliant upon the motherboard ability to read votages, you could have a short circuit occouring or your PSU may actually be on the fritz.

If you truly want to find out, i suggest you get your hands on a multimeter and use this to get the true voltage readings of the different lines, however you generally need to have experience and be willing to perform the task as you could end up shocked