PSU Problem?

CarlD · 11 Nov 2006 at 15:45

I have a Tagan TG700-U25 700W ATX2.0 Dual Engine Silent SLi Compliant Silent PSU (CA-014-TG)

I tried starting the PSU with a paper clip (putting one end into the green wire and the other one into a black wire) so i could test a few fans + cd/dvd drive.

But the PSU wont start... i'v tried 3 different power cables and still nothing.

Is it a faulty PSU ? :/

PS. I have tried flicking the switch at the back of the PSU to make sure it's on

MCS · 11 Nov 2006 at 17:14

So the PSU is not currently connected to the ATX power connector on your motherboard, or did it not work there either?

FrostedNipple · 11 Nov 2006 at 17:19

yes i think some if not all pc psu's need to be connected to a mobo to function

CarlD · 11 Nov 2006 at 17:42

Will have to wait till i get my motherboard then :X

CarlD · 12 Nov 2006 at 15:11

can anyone confirm this please?

About the Tagan PSU ?

psumann · 12 Nov 2006 at 23:48

Given that you have connected the paperclip to the right pins, the PSU should have turned on. You might want to try disconnect everything, i.e. the fans, HD/DVD, to see if the PSU fan turns on by itself with the paperclip.