PSU Problems

FusionUK · 10-16-2007, 01:25 PM

Today I tried to install a new PSU (EZ COOL 600W link here http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133115) and a HIS X1950 PRO GPU but ran into a few problems. After installing everything, I went to turn it on and nothing happened, it wouldn't even turn on. So after a bit of fiddling around I decided to put my old PSU back in and see if it was just the PSU that wasn't working. And sure enough, it was. Long story short is, I did a check of the PSU and noticed that it says "Prescott ready" so what I want to know is is the PSU only for intel mobo's because I have AMD :/ If there's anything I can do to get it to work with an AMD cpu/mobo then please let me know. Now I'd like to point out that I do know a fair bit about computers, but I don't know a thing about PSU's because I only replace them like every 3 years.

Thanks for any help.

**speedster123** · 10-16-2007, 05:22 PM

welcome
http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...selection.html

does your board require an extra molex power leed from the supply?
i believe you bought an inferior supply, if you purchase a quality unit, you probably would not need to replace the supply every few years.

FusionUK · 10-16-2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedster123

welcome
http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...selection.html

does your board require an extra molex power leed from the supply?
i believe you bought an inferior supply, if you purchase a quality unit, you probably would not need to replace the supply every few years.

Yeah it does, it was plugged in. And I don't really care about how good the PSU is, I just want it working :P

dai · 10-16-2007, 06:26 PM

if the psu is not up to it it will not work,it sounds faulty return it,be it amd or intel makes no difference
do the fans run and does it post with it in,or do the fans flicker and die

FusionUK · 10-16-2007, 06:36 PM

The fans don't even turn on. The only thing that seems to be on is the green power light on my mobo.

dai · 10-16-2007, 06:43 PM

check the back of the supply and see if it has a slider switch for the voltage and that it is set to the right voltage
115v for the usa
230v for europe
if that's correct touch the 2 pins that front case on button connects to on the m/b with a small screwdriver for a fraction of a second to check the button is not the problem
check the power plug to the m/b is seated ok

10-16-2007, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
FusionUK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6 OS: XP SP2	PSU Problems Today I tried to install a new PSU (EZ COOL 600W link here http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133115) and a HIS X1950 PRO GPU but ran into a few problems. After installing everything, I went to turn it on and nothing happened, it wouldn't even turn on. So after a bit of fiddling around I decided to put my old PSU back in and see if it was just the PSU that wasn't working. And sure enough, it was. Long story short is, I did a check of the PSU and noticed that it says "Prescott ready" so what I want to know is is the PSU only for intel mobo's because I have AMD :/ If there's anything I can do to get it to work with an AMD cpu/mobo then please let me know. Now I'd like to point out that I do know a fair bit about computers, but I don't know a thing about PSU's because I only replace them like every 3 years. Thanks for any help.

10-16-2007, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,219 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: PSU Problems welcome http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...selection.html does your board require an extra molex power leed from the supply? i believe you bought an inferior supply, if you purchase a quality unit, you probably would not need to replace the supply every few years. __________________

10-16-2007, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,588 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: PSU Problems if the psu is not up to it it will not work,it sounds faulty return it,be it amd or intel makes no difference do the fans run and does it post with it in,or do the fans flicker and die __________________

10-16-2007, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
FusionUK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6 OS: XP SP2	Re: PSU Problems The fans don't even turn on. The only thing that seems to be on is the green power light on my mobo.

10-16-2007, 06:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,588 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: PSU Problems check the back of the supply and see if it has a slider switch for the voltage and that it is set to the right voltage 115v for the usa 230v for europe if that's correct touch the 2 pins that front case on button connects to on the m/b with a small screwdriver for a fraction of a second to check the button is not the problem check the power plug to the m/b is seated ok __________________