weird experience

Monkey530 · 02-26-2007, 05:22 PM

Has anyone had their PSU catch on fire? it was frickin weird.

**Kalim** · 02-27-2007, 05:39 AM

Hi

Yes easily possible. Thats why we have this here: http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...selection.html

Bad PSUs, I mean >99% of cheap PSUs, overrated, and underpowered for a system can produce fireworks given the right stress

Which PSU was it BTW?

**speedster123** · 02-27-2007, 06:54 AM

Computers also should be on a 15 amp circuit, also well earthed, in the house or office. A 20 amp line heats up too much for the breaker to trip.
50% of the power supplies in the field are sub-standard, and no, i didnt take a poll, just an educated guess.

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02-27-2007, 05:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,609 OS: Many	Hi Yes easily possible. Thats why we have this here: http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...selection.html Bad PSUs, I mean >99% of cheap PSUs, overrated, and underpowered for a system can produce fireworks given the right stress Which PSU was it BTW?