Hi guys, it's been a while since I've posted on here and unfortunately, it is a computer problem that brings me here.
I was just using my new build, editing photos and streaming music, when without warning, it shut off. Initially, I thought it was a power outage or the circuit breaker tripped but everything else was on...my monitor, modem/router, speakers, lights.
I tried to power the computer back on with both the case power button and the motherboard power button but no luck. There was no noticeable burnt-electronics smell that I noticed when I opened up the case and there is also no visual indication of burning. The only thing I noticed was that the PSU was pretty warm...not hot but warmer than I would expect it to be.
When I push the power button, I do hear a "click" but nothing happens. If I hold it for 4s+, then I'll hear a second "click". There is no indication that any fans are trying to spin.
My build's specs are:
Win 8 x64
Asrock Z87 Extreme6
Intel 4770k
MSI 780
G.Skill 16GB
Corsair HX850
Samsung 840 500GB
WD 1TB Caviar Black
Asus BD-RW
Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome. Quite frankly, this is not my first build but I've no clue where to start. Thanks for all your help!
-Paul
PS. I came across another thread regarding a PC that won't turn on and followed some suggestions there such as disconnecting as much as I could from the motherboard. This didn't help so I'm suspecting the PSU...please advise.
I was just using my new build, editing photos and streaming music, when without warning, it shut off. Initially, I thought it was a power outage or the circuit breaker tripped but everything else was on...my monitor, modem/router, speakers, lights.
I tried to power the computer back on with both the case power button and the motherboard power button but no luck. There was no noticeable burnt-electronics smell that I noticed when I opened up the case and there is also no visual indication of burning. The only thing I noticed was that the PSU was pretty warm...not hot but warmer than I would expect it to be.
When I push the power button, I do hear a "click" but nothing happens. If I hold it for 4s+, then I'll hear a second "click". There is no indication that any fans are trying to spin.
My build's specs are:
Win 8 x64
Asrock Z87 Extreme6
Intel 4770k
MSI 780
G.Skill 16GB
Corsair HX850
Samsung 840 500GB
WD 1TB Caviar Black
Asus BD-RW
Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome. Quite frankly, this is not my first build but I've no clue where to start. Thanks for all your help!
-Paul
PS. I came across another thread regarding a PC that won't turn on and followed some suggestions there such as disconnecting as much as I could from the motherboard. This didn't help so I'm suspecting the PSU...please advise.
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