PSU DOA?

[slowpogo]

I've never installed a power supply before; just got my Fortron Blue Storm 500W in the mail from newegg. Keep in mind I do NOT have a motherboard yet, just a case with some fans and drives. I plugged the PSU into the wall, turned it on, and the blue LED on the power switch turned on.

BUT...the PSU fan does not spin, and when I plug the case fans in nothing happens.

Does a PSU only function when it's connected to a motherboard, or is this one dead? thanks!

edit: yes, the voltage is set correctly

 

[CalvinHobbes]

The simple answer is: It must be connected to a motherboard.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: CalvinHobbes
The simple answer is: It must be connected to a motherboard.

QFT.

Buy a tester. Handy to have around:

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process...&JRSource=google.datafeed.ULR+ULT31553

http://www.jab-tech.com/product.php?productid=3215

http://www.xoxide.com/coolmax-24-pin-power-supply-tester.html

 

[slowpogo]

Thank you...I had thought it would power anything connected to it initially, ie the fans. Plugged it into my current pc and it works, all is good..