problems due to PSU?

**okeee** · 05-30-2009, 07:02 AM

I played a game that I have played very often, without any problems. It's an old game and it should run without any problems.

Recently, after about 30 minutes playing, the game would all of a sudden run extremely slowly. Is it possible that it is caused by a PSU problem? It may be due to other hardware, but I want to know if PSU problems can cause this (maybe indirectly)?

**manic** · 05-30-2009, 07:54 AM

List all hardware specs including power supply wattage and brand.
How hot is the pc getting.

Smooth_CriminaL · 05-30-2009, 09:54 AM

Have you done any video-card drivers upgrade recently?

Also you might want to perform a check-disk repair and system defrag on your computer. Hope this helps at all.

**okeee** · 05-30-2009, 10:18 AM

Yes, but the videocard was replaced by a weaker one.
I can't check the pc.. either hardware or run any software..

The PSU is Antec 450 Watt, which came with a Sonata II case. But I don't need to know what hardware parts could cause the problem, but if it's possible that a PSU can cause this.

Tumbleweed36 · 05-30-2009, 11:43 AM

Yes, sure can and I have had the Antec power supplies in the Sonata II cases tank on me when almost new. If this were my rig, I would see if you can borrow another supply to try in there.

**Tyree** · 05-30-2009, 02:58 PM

Same thoughts as Tumbleweed36. The 450W Antecs that were included with the cases are prone to early failure. All that I have seen just quit with no warning.
If it's still under Warranty, Antec will replace it with the better units.

05-30-2009, 07:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
okeee TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 547 OS: win me	problems due to PSU? I played a game that I have played very often, without any problems. It's an old game and it should run without any problems. Recently, after about 30 minutes playing, the game would all of a sudden run extremely slowly. Is it possible that it is caused by a PSU problem? It may be due to other hardware, but I want to know if PSU problems can cause this (maybe indirectly)?

05-30-2009, 07:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,245 OS: xp	Re: problems due to PSU? List all hardware specs including power supply wattage and brand. How hot is the pc getting. __________________

05-30-2009, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Smooth_CriminaL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 24 OS: Windows XP Pro	Re: problems due to PSU? Have you done any video-card drivers upgrade recently? Also you might want to perform a check-disk repair and system defrag on your computer. Hope this helps at all.

05-30-2009, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
okeee TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 547 OS: win me	Re: problems due to PSU? Yes, but the videocard was replaced by a weaker one. I can't check the pc.. either hardware or run any software.. The PSU is Antec 450 Watt, which came with a Sonata II case. But I don't need to know what hardware parts could cause the problem, but if it's possible that a PSU can cause this. Last edited by okeee; 05-30-2009 at 10:26 AM.

05-30-2009, 11:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,662 OS: XP Professional	Re: problems due to PSU? Yes, sure can and I have had the Antec power supplies in the Sonata II cases tank on me when almost new. If this were my rig, I would see if you can borrow another supply to try in there. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

05-30-2009, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,646 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: problems due to PSU? Same thoughts as Tumbleweed36. The 450W Antecs that were included with the cases are prone to early failure. All that I have seen just quit with no warning. If it's still under Warranty, Antec will replace it with the better units. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.