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Power Supply Stalling

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Seekermeister

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This is not a new problem, but it seems to be getting worse over time. If I unplug the power supply from the outlet, it takes several minutes before it will start up. It will often start momentarily and cutoff several times before staying on. Vaguely recalling some discussions about this sort of thing here on the forum, I remember something about a PS having to see a minimum amount of load, or it will act this way. There is no problem if I simply shutdown with the power switch, or restart. The question is, if there is a way that I can rig it so that it sees this load, or if I have to RMA it. Considering the problems that I had getting an Antec that worked at all, I'm not too anxious to roll the dice again with Antec unless I have to. Any suggestions?
 
Cut your losses and get a good PSU (Seasonic, Enhance, PCP&C, Zalman).

RMA the Antec and keep it as a backup/door stop.
 
Originally posted by: Operandi
Cut your losses and get a good PSU (Seasonic, Enermax, PCP&C, Zalman).
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1. Buy a new PS.
2. Buy a good UPS.
3. Have a geek friend come over and take a look at your setup.
 
Originally posted by: Seekermeister
Originally posted by: TG2
I didnt see Blain mention APC ?
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UPS=APC.
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1. I said nothing negative about any UPS. I said you buy a good UPS.
2. No, UPS doesn't not = APC. APC makes UPS, but so do many other companies.

3. :roll:


[EDIT]: Corrected spelling of "APC" for all readers of this lovely thread.

 
Firstly, When you say that a person should buy a good UPS, that suggests that the one that they do have is not good. Secondly, I couldn't care less how many company's make UPSs, because my meaning should have been clear. Thirdly, I really do not need attitude when I ask a question. If you feel that a question is too boring, redundant, or beneath your standards, then simply do not respond. BTW, it's APC, not APS.
 
Originally posted by: Seekermeister
If I unplug the power supply from the outlet, it takes several minutes before it will start up. It will often start momentarily and cutoff several times before staying on. Any suggestions?
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try recalcitrant psu in another rig and if it works fine .....
 
Originally posted by: Seekermeister
This is not a new problem, but it seems to be getting worse over time. If I unplug the power supply from the outlet, it takes several minutes before it will start up. It will often start momentarily and cutoff several times before staying on. Vaguely recalling some discussions about this sort of thing here on the forum, I remember something about a PS having to see a minimum amount of load, or it will act this way. There is no problem if I simply shutdown with the power switch, or restart. The question is, if there is a way that I can rig it so that it sees this load, or if I have to RMA it. Considering the problems that I had getting an Antec that worked at all, I'm not too anxious to roll the dice again with Antec unless I have to. Any suggestions?
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Sounds like the PSU has failed - Most likely this is a problem with the +5V SB line, either a failing voltage regulator, or possible faulty capacitor.

Either way, it's highly likely the PSU is faulty and needs replacement. To be sure, try it on a different system - or load it down with some lights (I've use a set of car fog lights run off the 5V and 12V lines).
 
Originally posted by: Mark R
Sounds like the PSU has failed - Most likely this is a problem with the +5V SB line, either a failing voltage regulator, or possible faulty capacitor.

Either way, it's highly likely the PSU is faulty and needs replacement. To be sure, try it on a different system - or load it down with some lights (I've use a set of car fog lights run off the 5V and 12V lines).
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I suppose that it depends on how you define "failed", because the problem is not new. In fact, it has done it since it was new...probably a year ago. It works fine, unless it get unplugged, which is rare, because I only unplug it to work on the tower. Normally it is on 24/7, and I have not had any problems that I could pin on it.

Your fog light is an interesting idea, but I would have thought that the hardware that I have installed would creat enough load for it. Thinkikng back, I remember that someone here explained that different components power on at different times, so it might be this timing that is the problem, but I would have no idea of how to check that out.

 
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