New PC tripping circuit breaker when turning OFF

hatethisbit

hatethisbit

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I recently purchased a new pre-built system from OC, and it seemed like all was running fine at first, but sometimes when turning off the power at the wall socket after using the pc, it will trip the circuit in the house. I'd say this happens around every 1 in 5 times, and only when turning the power off, so far it hasnt happened when turning anything on.

The kettle lead for the pc is plugged into a surge protector strip, which is then plugged into the wall. I have been using this strip for years previously in my old pc and this has never happened. My work laptop charger is usually plugged into the second wall socket and again, never any issues turning this off.

The PSU is a Kolink Modular Power 700W 80 Plus Bronze - i can supply the rest of the system specs if needed.

Thanks
 
Armageus - I always turn the wall sockets off at night, always have done for peace of mind/energy saving. Will try it directly into the wall later and see if that helps, slightly disappointing to hear i didnt recieve one of the better regarded PSU's for my money.

Zeeflyboy - Apologies but i am no electrician and assumed the RCD and circuit breaker were the same thing. It trips what i believe is our RCD panel in the kitchen, i.e the switch for all the sockets in the house turns off. I usually turn the wall socket switch off at the same time every evening when myself and my gf go to bed, so tv/lights etc turned off, boiler set to turn off at the same time, no washing machine.
 
I see, so in this case as its one of the indiviual MCB's tripping its at least not as serious as if one of the two(?) RCD's were going? I will try it in the adjacent socket see if that makes a difference.

Could it still be a faulty PSU or does that seem unlikely given whats going on?

Thank you all for your help btw
 
Morning!

The breaker tripped again yesterday, the suspicious socket and the purge strip were being used for my monitor (which i also use for my work laptop) but my pc was NOT being used. The rocker switch on the pc was on but that surely wouldnt be pulling much power alone?

Purgatory - I am not sure no, i do not have a socket tester but today i will be using my laptop charger plug in the suspicious socket to see if i can replicate the results.
 
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