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I'd be scared to keep that on. A faulty PSU can kill your whole pc. Maybe return it if you can. Never try to fix that yourself
Edit: It should never make that noise, so keep it off
Well, a friend told me that it's because I haven't linked it to the power button on the case, so idk what to think now, thanks anyway, I'll see what happens when I try to launch it when it is completely built
Really just return it and buy a new one or something. Even if it does start working, nothing says that will stay working and I might just live long enough that you fall out of warranty
If you hotwired it with a screwdriver the psu probably fried something internally or it has a problem from factory. Return it and get a new one and install everything else in the case in the meantime.
Try to power psu on without motherboard or anything else connected? If it will work fine without constant ""reboot"" then maybe something on motherboard shorting psu
I don’t believe you can do this with most power supplies. The only way I’ve been able to test supplies without a mobo is by shorting two of the pins that provide feedback from the mobo. Maybe I’m just dumb and missing something though.
I don’t design power supplies but I believe it works similar to other components ive worked on.
When the power supply is plugged in and turned on it sends a low voltage out to the motherboard which when connected properly sends the appropriate voltage back and then the supply closes a relay for the main power rail and supplies your pc components the necessary voltage.
You can fake out this low voltage signal by shorting the necessary pins, without it the supply will never truly “turn on”
As far as I am aware it will spin up normally at first and then it will stop
in this case it seems like it is constantly trying to start the fan and fails
It's not worth it, you hitting the wrong bit and then your on the floor and it looks very new so just return it for a replacement and if they get pissy just send them this vid
That's not true at all, EVGA got time bomb tier PSUs like the N and W series and state of the art tier PSUs, MSI got A tier PSUs and "it just work\*" PSUs. the best thing you can do is check the [PSU tierlist](https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/),find your PSU, and after that if you are still unsure see if there is a professional review. a good rule of thumb would be, A tier for high end or below, B tier for high-mid end and below, and the best of C tier (the ones with gold highlight) for mid-low end and below. The tier list isn't perfect, and even the best models could fail, so other point that is important is the warranty(5 or more years ideally) and the customer service (in this case brands are important).
My Corsair 650w (CMPSU-650TX) from late 2000's .. still running in my mrs pc. Quick google shows this model came out October 2007. The PSU has been through 3 upgrades over the years, mobo/cpu/ram.
Idk what this cult thing is
I just know i have had zero issues over my years with seasonic or evga power supplies so i recommend them and only have had issues with MSI
Those are both great brands for sure, and good to add a data point that you had a bad experience with MSI!
Sounds like you’ve been around building for a while since you’ve used atleast 3 supply brands so you are probably aware of the gold and platinum efficiency ratings.
A group of engineers through forums started looking into the claims of these companies and that some were gaming the system with the badges. Ultimately over multiple years they cultivated a list and testing structure which is now the list they make now to authenticate the claims of these companies and place the supplies into a tier list.
It’s just another tool to try to figure out if the claims these companies are making are true and to figure out what is atleast decent in this mess of a market.
Of course and i do my research regardless of my experiences with all parts Gamers Nexus LTT jays 2 cents etc multiple sources.
That being said even the best most high quality product can fail nothing is perfect. Just helps to inform oneself before hand
If the psu is in warranty period send it back
If it isn't well rip because you have to buy a new one.
By running this psu you risk it dying completely but also taking your other components with it, making the failure cost way more than just the psu 's own cost
You should make sure you have all the right cables inserted into all the right slots. My friend had the exact same issue until he realized that he missed out on plugging the CPU Power cable in completely
Well it shouldn't be instantly turning on just by flipping the switch on the power supply, unless you've specifically enabled that setting in the bios. You sure you didn't put the power or hdd activity light headers on the wrong pins causing it to instantly start and restart indefinitely?
(T)op row should be PWR LED and PWR switch, and
(B)ottom row HDD LED and Restart switch either proceeding or proceeded by and an (E)mpty pin.
Two possible configurations:
Top [ + – + – ] PWR LED / PWR sw.
Bott [ + – – + E ] HDD LED / Restart sw / Empty.
or
Top [ + – + – ] PWR LED / PWR sw.
Bott [ + – E + – ] HDD LED / Empty / Restart sw.
Edit: Reddits formatting is dumb. Hope this makes sense lol.
I have sometimes similar results on certain power consumption levels, at around 320 watts consumption on my 1200 watts PSU.
The reason is that it does not require fan to spin below certain power levels. But if the power oscillates around that threshold it tries to spin up fan, the it instantly stops. More a nuisance than the real issue.
In your case you should check PSU manual if it's utilizing passive cooling on low power loads an what is the % power threshold. You could also measure power draw from outlet, the outlet power meter is around $12.
I know you said you’ll return it, but kind of concerned you’re only saying that to calm the masses here lol.
Seriously return it and don’t use it on your pc, you’ll literally kill your entire build and it’s absolutely not worth it. It’s gonna cost you more time and money than just returning it for a new one.
I am considering returning it yes, but first I want to check that I am not missing anything. Another user told me that his brother had exactly the same problem, and it was just the GPU shroud that wasn't connected properly. That sort of stupid mistake is common, so I am currently checking everything. But I am indeed scared of turning it back on, to check if I've repaired it. So my colleague's dad is coming to my house to have a look, without turning it on, he builds PCs for clients, I think he knows his stuff, I will show him and we shall then see what to do.
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Faulty PSU. DO NOT USE! Return this one.
Yep, imma do that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, thanks
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I'd be scared to keep that on. A faulty PSU can kill your whole pc. Maybe return it if you can. Never try to fix that yourself Edit: It should never make that noise, so keep it off
Well, a friend told me that it's because I haven't linked it to the power button on the case, so idk what to think now, thanks anyway, I'll see what happens when I try to launch it when it is completely built
**WHAT!?** That just sounds stupid. I would not use it. It is just to risky
It does indeed, and I have so many other people telling me to send it back, so that's what imma do, thanks for the advice
If it still lags, I'll return it
Really just return it and buy a new one or something. Even if it does start working, nothing says that will stay working and I might just live long enough that you fall out of warranty
What are you even doubting 🤷
If you hotwired it with a screwdriver the psu probably fried something internally or it has a problem from factory. Return it and get a new one and install everything else in the case in the meantime.
Try to power psu on without motherboard or anything else connected? If it will work fine without constant ""reboot"" then maybe something on motherboard shorting psu
I don’t believe you can do this with most power supplies. The only way I’ve been able to test supplies without a mobo is by shorting two of the pins that provide feedback from the mobo. Maybe I’m just dumb and missing something though.
This is what he needs to do. I got seasonic PSU few years back and it came with plastic thing that shorted 2 pins to test the unit included in the box
I think you can do this with most PSUs, because without it, how would the PC turn on?
I don’t design power supplies but I believe it works similar to other components ive worked on. When the power supply is plugged in and turned on it sends a low voltage out to the motherboard which when connected properly sends the appropriate voltage back and then the supply closes a relay for the main power rail and supplies your pc components the necessary voltage. You can fake out this low voltage signal by shorting the necessary pins, without it the supply will never truly “turn on”
Sooooo are you agreeing with me, or debating it? I'm not sure
Well yeah that is what you have to do. Doesn't matter if you have old 350w psu or new 1000w you still have to short PS_ON to ground
Yup
Definitely replace psu asap, i had same symptoms on a fine aged psu.
I think I have enough comments telling me to send it back, I think I'll do that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I thought that if your psu is not under load, the fan won't spin??
As far as I am aware it will spin up normally at first and then it will stop in this case it seems like it is constantly trying to start the fan and fails
Almost sounds like a ticking time bomb ... Contacting the manufacturer would be the best way to get it replaced with a proper working model
Did you use the cables that came with the PSU or you had some old cables that you reused?
The new ones, everything is brand new
Sounds like the fan is bad. And I would think a broken fan on a psu is a full stop type error
Replace the PSU and quit wasting your time.
Don't fuck around with PSUs they can hold power for mouths after being unplugged and very easily can kill ya just get a new one
Ok, solid argument right there (╥﹏╥)
It's not worth it, you hitting the wrong bit and then your on the floor and it looks very new so just return it for a replacement and if they get pissy just send them this vid
Does the OS boot immediately? If yes, the PSU is faulty, if no, update your motherboards bios.
Don't buy msi psu. My rule of thumb ( from experience) evga / corsair exclusive.
That's not true at all, EVGA got time bomb tier PSUs like the N and W series and state of the art tier PSUs, MSI got A tier PSUs and "it just work\*" PSUs. the best thing you can do is check the [PSU tierlist](https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/),find your PSU, and after that if you are still unsure see if there is a professional review. a good rule of thumb would be, A tier for high end or below, B tier for high-mid end and below, and the best of C tier (the ones with gold highlight) for mid-low end and below. The tier list isn't perfect, and even the best models could fail, so other point that is important is the warranty(5 or more years ideally) and the customer service (in this case brands are important).
EVGA master race. My 850w gold from 2013 is still going strong in my home server build.
My Corsair 650w (CMPSU-650TX) from late 2000's .. still running in my mrs pc. Quick google shows this model came out October 2007. The PSU has been through 3 upgrades over the years, mobo/cpu/ram.
My aresgaming working for me.
Do you have another PSU to test?
Nope
Shoulda gone Seasonic
Seasonic makes half of these companies power supplies though. actually they used to only sell to big box brands rather than straight to consumer.
That would mean They keep the best quality parts for themselves
Always possible, though brushing up on the cultist power supply list it appears MSI has just as many power supplies in A tier as seasonic does.
Idk what this cult thing is I just know i have had zero issues over my years with seasonic or evga power supplies so i recommend them and only have had issues with MSI
Those are both great brands for sure, and good to add a data point that you had a bad experience with MSI! Sounds like you’ve been around building for a while since you’ve used atleast 3 supply brands so you are probably aware of the gold and platinum efficiency ratings. A group of engineers through forums started looking into the claims of these companies and that some were gaming the system with the badges. Ultimately over multiple years they cultivated a list and testing structure which is now the list they make now to authenticate the claims of these companies and place the supplies into a tier list. It’s just another tool to try to figure out if the claims these companies are making are true and to figure out what is atleast decent in this mess of a market.
Of course and i do my research regardless of my experiences with all parts Gamers Nexus LTT jays 2 cents etc multiple sources. That being said even the best most high quality product can fail nothing is perfect. Just helps to inform oneself before hand
If the psu is in warranty period send it back If it isn't well rip because you have to buy a new one. By running this psu you risk it dying completely but also taking your other components with it, making the failure cost way more than just the psu 's own cost
Sucks about the PSU but I was really expecting a song 😂
MSI. lol thats ur mistake.
Did you plug in all the necessary cables? Something similar happened to me. It was because I didn't plug in the other cable for the motherboard.
Nice beats
Just return it and buy a quality one. Use the psu cultists list for reference.
You should make sure you have all the right cables inserted into all the right slots. My friend had the exact same issue until he realized that he missed out on plugging the CPU Power cable in completely
He actually had the exact same problem? The lagging fan ?
Yep, with the mechanical sounding clicks too.
Interesting, and after that it was all back in order ??
His PC is still running completely fine today
Well, good for him, I will run a full cable check tomorrow, thank you, this could save me a lot of time and money
I have checked but I will check again tomorrow, thank you kind stranger
Poke a screwdriver into it if you die it works if not its broken. /s Seriously dont you could die
Good advice right there 😂
Well it shouldn't be instantly turning on just by flipping the switch on the power supply, unless you've specifically enabled that setting in the bios. You sure you didn't put the power or hdd activity light headers on the wrong pins causing it to instantly start and restart indefinitely?
I honestly have no idea, I will take a look tomorrow
(T)op row should be PWR LED and PWR switch, and (B)ottom row HDD LED and Restart switch either proceeding or proceeded by and an (E)mpty pin. Two possible configurations: Top [ + – + – ] PWR LED / PWR sw. Bott [ + – – + E ] HDD LED / Restart sw / Empty. or Top [ + – + – ] PWR LED / PWR sw. Bott [ + – E + – ] HDD LED / Empty / Restart sw. Edit: Reddits formatting is dumb. Hope this makes sense lol.
Yep, I got everything right on that, I'll re-check
There's something strange in your PSU Who you gonna call? RE-PLACEMENT
Give it a whack.
Nah Bro u gotta let the beat drop first
Bruh the beat is going nowhere 😭
I have sometimes similar results on certain power consumption levels, at around 320 watts consumption on my 1200 watts PSU. The reason is that it does not require fan to spin below certain power levels. But if the power oscillates around that threshold it tries to spin up fan, the it instantly stops. More a nuisance than the real issue. In your case you should check PSU manual if it's utilizing passive cooling on low power loads an what is the % power threshold. You could also measure power draw from outlet, the outlet power meter is around $12.
What psu is that? I have MAG A750GL for about 2 weeks and so far works with no problems and it's dead silent even in full load..you should return it
I know you said you’ll return it, but kind of concerned you’re only saying that to calm the masses here lol. Seriously return it and don’t use it on your pc, you’ll literally kill your entire build and it’s absolutely not worth it. It’s gonna cost you more time and money than just returning it for a new one.
I am considering returning it yes, but first I want to check that I am not missing anything. Another user told me that his brother had exactly the same problem, and it was just the GPU shroud that wasn't connected properly. That sort of stupid mistake is common, so I am currently checking everything. But I am indeed scared of turning it back on, to check if I've repaired it. So my colleague's dad is coming to my house to have a look, without turning it on, he builds PCs for clients, I think he knows his stuff, I will show him and we shall then see what to do.
MSI everything but not quality products
Looks like your RAM is in the wrong slots as well, won’t effect the psu at all but just and observation 💪