A newbie question: how could I test the PSU in my case?

[netseraph]

Just bought a case from newegg and about to build my first pc. Since somebody complained about the PSU not working, just want to know if there's anyway to test just with the bare PSU? I plugged in the power cable but nothing happend.....

Thx

 

[joshdoe]

I assume it's ATX, and with those the fan won't start if you just plug it in (giving you an audible notification that it is working to some extent). Really the only way to test it is to hook it up to a MB and all that, or to use a voltmeter to check the individual connections for 12V/5V/-5V/etc.

 

[Abhi]

Originally posted by: netseraph
Just bought a case from newegg and about to build my first pc. Since somebody complained about the PSU not working, just want to know if there's anyway to test just with the bare PSU? I plugged in the power cable but nothing happend..... Thx

I am not sure about this... and someone either confirm or correct me...
i read on AT that if u connect the Green and Black cables on the PSU cord (with a gem clip/wire), the PSU fan spins if it functional...

will that help? it ll tell you that your psu works...

 

[LiLithTecH]

Yes, you can jump Pins 14 (PS-ON) & 15 (COM) to test the PSU.
(do not jumper it if connected to the motherboard - remove first)
If the fan does turn, chances are good the PSU is not the problem.
If the fan does not turn, check Pin 9 (5VSB - w/volt meter) to see if voltage is being supplied.

Be warned though, not all PSU's are created equal.
Some need a LOAD on them to reach a POWER ON STATE otherwise it may be damaged.

 

[tjaisv]

Originally posted by: LiLithTecH

Be warned though, not all PSU's are created equal.
Some need a LOAD on them to reach a POWER ON STATE otherwise it may be damaged.

Yikes. Netseraph check your power supply's documentation before attempting to test it.

 

[netseraph]

Originally posted by: LiLithTecH
Yes, you can jump Pins 14 (PS-ON) & 15 (COM) to test the PSU.
(do not jumper it if connected to the motherboard - remove first)
If the fan does turn, chances are good the PSU is not the problem.
If the fan does not turn, check Pin 9 (5VSB - w/volt meter) to see if voltage is being supplied.

Be warned though, not all PSU's are created equal.
Some need a LOAD on them to reach a POWER ON STATE otherwise it may be damaged.

Just tried that anyway. The good news is my PSU is working quite and fine. Cann't believe that belongs to a $35 case (from newegg).

Thanks a lot everyone