Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

Hi PKFIRE, Welcome to TSF!!

Sounds like the psu is toast. Make-model of psu?

Do not powerup again, hopefully it did not damage any other components.

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

Thanks for the reply

All that is on the PSU is ATX P4 power supply. Came with the case for next to nothing. You think there wasn't enough wattage on the PSU? Or was it just a really bad model? The writing on the PSU looks really cheap.

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

PSU's that come with cases are usually low quality junk that they are trying to pawn off on someone else.

Looks like you need to buy a new one and hope that one didnt fry anything.

Purchase a high quality 80+ psu...example:
Newegg.com - XFX Core Edition PRO650W (P1-650S-NLB9) 650W ATX12V 2.2 & ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

As noted, almost any PSU included with a case is low quality to junk and usually have a label with higher wattage numbers than it can ever produce for more than a few seconds.
Do you intend to add a dedicated GPU in the future?
SeaSonic-XFX-Corsair (not the CX-GS-M Series) are top quality PSU's.

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

Thanks for the help . I am planning to put a new GPU into the pc just wanted to get it up and running as it's my first attempt at a build. Will do some research on PSU's and find one suitable for my rig. Hope this hasn't damaged my mobo .

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

When you decide on the GPU post the Model Number and we can advise accordingly for a suitable PSU.

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

I'm lookin at either a ATI Radeon 6670 or 6770. I'm guessing I need something like a 650W or 750W? Looking at the XFX Core 750W. Similair to the one posted here. Thanks for all the help greatly appreciated as this is my first build

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

Nothing against the XFX Core 750; it's a fine piece of kit, and it wouldn't be a problem, but a 750 isn't really necessary for an HD6670/6770. Depending on what's on sale, I usually match those up with a Seasonic S12II or M12II 620 bronze. Mind you the XFX Core 650 is often the same price or less.

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

While it's not necessary would it harm anything on my pc? It's the only trustworthy brand in the store. I'd buy online but I'd prefer to but straight from the same store as if anything goes wrong I can claim a replacement/refund. Which I might do if their faulty PSU has damaged my mobo!!!

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

gcavan is certainly correct but you can't have too much power. The PC will only use what is required.
If your budget permits go with more. A 750W would insure sufficient power if you upgrade the PSU later.

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

Yeah my budget isn't an issue fortunately. Going to purchase the 750W most probably. Just incase I decide to upgrade. Just waiting for it to come back in stock. Thanks alot for all the quick advice. Been really helpful. Will post my results soon.

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

What 750W is out of stock on what site?
Newegg has all of the best quality SeaSonic made units in stock.

XFX: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.../ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007657 50001669 600014023&IsNodeId=1&name=XFX

Corsair: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007657 50001459 600014023&IsNodeId=1&name=Corsair

SeaSonic: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...List.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007657 50001697 600014023&IsNodeId=1&name=701W - 800W

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

Oh I'm from the UK see so I got all my components and stuff from a store called Maplin. Prices were average and it's only a 20 minute walk from my address. It just makes it easier to return stuff if anything out of my hands goes wrong. But they sell the XFX up to 750W but they are out of stock. Guessing they were bought out over the holidays. So that's all I'm waiting for now.

The staff at Maplin though invited me into the store to check the PC on a new PSU to ensure nothing has went wrong with the Mobo as all the products were from their store. So I'm off there in an hour or two to ensure that's the case. Fingers crossed :ermm:

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

I am from the UK dont buy computer parts from maplin again they don't know anything about PCs.

I buy all my stuff from Overclockers UK or PC Components, Desktop PCs, Laptops, LCD TVs & Computer Hardware or Computer Hardware - Scan.co.uk

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

Hi guys, just letting you know that I took the PC back to the shop to ensure their poor quality PSU didn't damage my mobo. Thankfully everything was fine they fitted me out with a new case and PSU for my troubles. I have now replaced the PSU with a new XFX PRO650W which is running fantastic. My PC runs almost silently apart from my CPU cooling fan. Just ordered a new AMD Radeon 6770 and should receive that tomorrow.

Just like to say thanks very much to the helpful people in this thread as your quick advice and solutions were invaluable.

Will definitely use and recommend this forum to everyone I know!

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

Glad you didn't have any damaged components and kudos to the shop for upgrading you to a good quality PSU for your trouble.

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

In fairness to Maplins, although some of their sales team are far from expert in computers, they are all generally helpful and will go out of their way to acheive a reasonable level of customer satisfaction. Oh and NO! I don't work for them.
As long as you know what you want, and know how to install it, I wouldn't write-off Maplins as a source. I find the direction of expertise in the branch I use (Harlow Essex) is more towards the gadgets than IT, so I buy there and ask here!
sometimes the other way round !! (I mean normally I buy first then ask. Only rarely am I sensible and ask first then buy. )

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

not some of their sales team but all of their sales team are far from expert.

maplins, pc world, curry's, best buy if you can find more than one person in those shops that knows the difference between random access memory and storage then it would be extremely lucky.

I always buy from places that actually do know what they are on about and they are not just looking for commission.

 

Re: Smoke and burning smell from PSU

I speak as I find, maybe we are just lucky in the Harlow area