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03-31-2012, 05:22 PM
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PSU Problem
Hi,
I just bought a new PSU and it's a XFX PRO550w core edition. It took me a while but I got everything connected and it now seems to be working fine however there is not much space in my case so that might be a problem. Anyway, I no longer have a cd/dvd drive when I click start then my computer, but I did plug a cable in there. I guess it could be a wrong cable, or maybe I need to add a different one but I did try that..
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03-31-2012, 05:53 PM
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Re: PSU Problem
Check that both connections are securely connected to the drive and the IDE/SATA cable is connected to the motherboard and power from the PSU.
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03-31-2012, 05:54 PM
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Re: PSU Problem
Hello UnrealChamp,
Could you please list your full specs,
Check to make sure your CD drive has both the SATA/Power connections seated correctly, Also check to make sure you have them in the correct socket on your motherboard.
Failing that could you upload a picture so we can see? :)
Thanks,
Altie
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03-31-2012, 07:05 PM
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Re: PSU Problem
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Originally Posted by A1tecice
Hello UnrealChamp,
Could you please list your full specs,
Check to make sure your CD drive has both the SATA/Power connections seated correctly, Also check to make sure you have them in the correct socket on your motherboard.
Failing that could you upload a picture so we can see? :)
Thanks,
Altie
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I done everything correct yesterday apart from one thing... connect it to the motherboard lol.
Is it possible to remove any wires from a wired PSU? My case has literally no air flow and i'm about to add a new graphics card and most of the PSU wires aren't being used.
That is my PSU
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03-31-2012, 07:44 PM
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Re: PSU Problem
No way to remove the unused wires.
Maybe can use zip ties to route and tie up the extra. Maybe an unused drive bay?
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03-31-2012, 07:48 PM
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Re: PSU Problem
Thanks! I will try that later
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03-31-2012, 09:05 PM
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Re: PSU Problem
Yeah just tie back what is not in use and you mentioned you put cable back in cd drive but there should be 2 cables. A power plug and a data cable.
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04-01-2012, 06:16 AM
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Re: PSU Problem
Same as above ^
We all have to tuck away the unneeded wires and the drive bay is the closest place.
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