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Christes

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My computer just died
« on: March 22, 2011, 04:47:52 pm »
When I pressed the power button today, I heard two very loud pops coming from the computer.  This was followed by a burning smell.  I immediately unplugged everything and opened the case, but I could not locate where the smell was coming from before it went away.

I don't see any obvious damage inside, but I am hardly an expert.  Does anyone have an idea what the problem might be?
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Re: My computer just died
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 04:51:56 pm »
Rest in pieces, compy.


Maybe a short circuit?
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Re: My computer just died
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2011, 04:53:27 pm »
Oh no, you let the magic smoke out!


Well, something clearly fried. My guess is the power supply; I've had a similar problem, and it happens quite often ('specially if it's an OEM).

Only fix is to replace the component, I think.
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Re: My computer just died
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2011, 04:55:10 pm »
Power supply fried.

Get a stronger model, with extra juice compared to your PC's need. I did that every time my supply fried and had no problems with the replacement.
It also makes overclocking a bit safer.
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Re: My computer just died
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 04:57:39 pm »
If it's frying that often then perhaps you should consider getting a surge protector and/or a better brand.

Quote from: Something Evil on March 22, 2011, 04:55:10 pm
with extra juice compared to your PC's need

Yeah, that helps. PSUs often output a lower wattage than they are rated for, and decrease over time. It also helps when you want to upgrade a component.
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Re: My computer just died
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2011, 06:58:06 pm »
What they said.  Power supplies are fairly cheap for a computer component, so try a higher wattage power supply first.  If that doesn't work, then the motherboard might be dead. 
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Re: My computer just died
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2011, 07:01:32 pm »
Put it on a boat, burn the boat, then send it off to live the rest of its life in Valhalla. Atleast thats what I do with my dead computers.
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Re: My computer just died
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2011, 07:04:45 pm »
That's what I wanted to do until I realized that we don't have any shores nearby xP
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Re: My computer just died
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2011, 07:57:23 pm »
It was the power supply.  I'm getting a new one tomorrow.  Cheers.
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