Uh oh, I think my computer just committed suicide!

[FragTek]

I was typing an IM to someone and it just instantly shut off, no lights anywhere. I clicked off the PSU switch and I heard the mobo's caps dump the power, I switched the PSU back on and I heard the caps reload, when I press the power button, nada.

I think the PSU might have gone TU on me. I think the RAM rail was getting ready to die anyhow. Whatcha think, sound like a PSU problem? Does to me.

 

[ionicle]

yeh, sounds like a psu problem, but could be motherboard....hmm

 

[JN]

Got a multimeter and a paper clip handy to run some tests?

 

[FragTek]

Got a multimeter and a paper clip handy to run some tests?

Neither. I'm just gonna buy a new PSU when i get the money and test it out. I have a feeling that its the PSU because I used a really crappy cheap brand. I think I paid like $40 for it.

Gonna go with a Fortron Blue Storm II 500w, good price and good unit.

 

[FarFarAway]

Ahh $40 unit

GL Frags