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Graysin
08-01-2008, 08:40 AM
so when i flip the switch on my psu my power to this room surges and the breaker flips... it's an antec earthwatts 650w psu, asus striker extreme, and xfx 9800gtx video card, anyone have a good guide to hooking power up or any ideas i can try?

also, no super glue
-Havoc-
08-01-2008, 08:59 AM
Does the room have alot of electronics in it? Try using an extension chord to another room to see it you're overloading the breaker.
Graysin
08-01-2008, 09:04 AM
nah ive tried another room, the psu makes a funky sound before the power goes completely out, if anyone has any idea's as to whats wrong or whats happening id love you long time
-Havoc-
08-01-2008, 09:11 AM
Ya, that PSU sounds faulty if it's making a funky sound and then tripping the breaker. I take it this started happening recently? If so, I'd say faulty PSU.
Spart
08-01-2008, 09:13 AM
Yea, that PSU is gone.
Graysin
08-01-2008, 09:13 AM
new psu and new everything else

aw poop, thanks for your help though
Dreadknought
08-01-2008, 09:31 AM
new psu and new everything else

aw poop, thanks for your help though

Warranty ftw, although I'd test it out at a friends house or somewhere just to be sure it isn't ur psu.
Mippoose
08-01-2008, 09:49 AM
Make sure the lil red switch is at 230 or 115. Depending on where you are.

If not, replace PSU.

If fails. Replace house.
peekalo
08-01-2008, 10:04 AM
umm how r u posting if ur computer wont turn on jus out of curiosity
Mippoose
08-01-2008, 10:05 AM
umm how r u posting if ur computer wont turn on jus out of curiosity

There are like 8 PC's in my house.

Welcome to the future?
peekalo
08-01-2008, 10:09 AM
There are like 8 PC's in my house.

Welcome to the future?

haha ok i guess that makes sense i got like 3 in mne
Graysin
08-02-2008, 05:54 AM
there are no stupid questions..

also, i brought it in to a local computer place and it blew up their cord and broke their power bar, so im going to take that crazy time bomb of a psu in and get a new one
Metal Wolf
08-02-2008, 06:19 AM
Yea your PSU is shorting out.

Keep it it will be useful if you want to fuck a power system up and possibly start a fire. This has been a tip from your friendly neighborhood arsonist. :D
Graysin
08-02-2008, 06:39 AM
maybe shorting out an alarm system..?
Mippoose
08-02-2008, 09:20 AM
Plug it into someones outside outlet and turn their house off.

Hahahahaha.
Lord Caim
08-02-2008, 09:26 AM
It sounds a lot like a faulty PSU. However it could be the house.

My house was built a very long time ago so the wiring is old and outdated. Sometimes when some demanding electronics turn on the lights will flicker. So test it somewhere else first just in case.
Graysin
08-02-2008, 11:35 PM
its been tested here, at the computer store where it blew up a cord and their power bar, and it has been returned, got the same one and going to see if its not faulty
Unahim
08-02-2008, 11:43 PM
its been tested here, at the computer store where it blew up a cord and their power bar, and it has been returned, got the same one and going to see if its not faulty

Good luck!
HorrorHotel
08-03-2008, 02:58 AM
Plug it into someones outside outlet and turn their house off.

Hahahahaha.

Holy shit, I need to start mass ordering PSUs until I find another one like this. Then I can go to a friend's house on Halloween/Friday the 13th...XD

Actually, does anyone have any ideas as to the specific defect within the PSU?