Hi guys.
I have a problem which I'm almost 100% sure is related to my PSU and again am almost positive will result in my needing to pick up a new one but I'm strapped for cash so am desperately hoping for any advice that just might save the day...
Midway through this week when I went to turn on my Pc first thing in the morning using the switch at the back (on the psu itself) I was greeted with a crackling electrical sound and my PC failing to boot. I switched it on and off again a few times and each time heard this sound - but eventually the Pc booted without a problem and was on for the rest of the day without any noticable grief. The same problem repeated itself over the next 2 or 3 days. Each time I tried to boot it took between 5 and 10 attempts. Each failed attempt did bring a brief flirtation with booting though as the lights came on and things did start only to do a couple moments (literally) later.
Today however I am having less luck. The Pc hasn't been able to boot a single time. I have been able to muster up a few brief connections (where the lights come on and the fans start up) but for the most part nothing has happened when attempting the boot up proccess.
I could really do with any advice or ideas please!
I have a problem which I'm almost 100% sure is related to my PSU and again am almost positive will result in my needing to pick up a new one but I'm strapped for cash so am desperately hoping for any advice that just might save the day...
Midway through this week when I went to turn on my Pc first thing in the morning using the switch at the back (on the psu itself) I was greeted with a crackling electrical sound and my PC failing to boot. I switched it on and off again a few times and each time heard this sound - but eventually the Pc booted without a problem and was on for the rest of the day without any noticable grief. The same problem repeated itself over the next 2 or 3 days. Each time I tried to boot it took between 5 and 10 attempts. Each failed attempt did bring a brief flirtation with booting though as the lights came on and things did start only to do a couple moments (literally) later.
Today however I am having less luck. The Pc hasn't been able to boot a single time. I have been able to muster up a few brief connections (where the lights come on and the fans start up) but for the most part nothing has happened when attempting the boot up proccess.
I could really do with any advice or ideas please!
