what's wrong with my psu?!?

gaaraownzz

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Hi guys i recently purchased my new rig. 2500k + gtx460 + corsair vengence 8bg + gigabyte z68x-ud3h-b3 mobo.

I was hoping to use the same psu that i had from another build. an 850 watt ocz stealthxstream. but some how it just doesnt work at all. so i purchased a corsair 750watt gold certified psu to see if it was my psu that was the problem, and sure enough the 750w worked and the 850 did not. then i tried my 850 with my old rig and it works perfectly, just not with my new set up.... can someone tell me why?
 

theAnimal

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Maybe your system does not draw enough power (possibly on the 3.3 or 5V rail) to start the PSU.
 

gaaraownzz

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what do you suggest i should do?

two of my psu's dont work, and the expensive one does.....

would u suggest i buy a 60$ corsair or antec psu? are these very reliable?

Thanks.