does this problem sound like a bad power supply or something else

fly

fly

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So i built a new comp got it running for about 3-4 hrs, then only the fans would turn on for 5-7 seconds. So i thought it was the motherboard and got that RMA'd, and i just got my new1 in the mail today. Rebuilt my comp and now the only thing happening is the fans will spin when i first plug in the computer. I have taking everything out and rebuilt it, triple checked my front panel headers, tried the barebone start up, nothing. not even a fan will spin or led light up. Sound like a bad power supply to you?
 
fly said:
So i built a new comp got it running for about 3-4 hrs, then only the fans would turn on for 5-7 seconds. So i thought it was the motherboard and got that RMA'd, and i just got my new1 in the mail today. Rebuilt my comp and now the only thing happening is the fans will spin when i first plug in the computer. I have taking everything out and rebuilt it, triple checked my front panel headers, tried the barebone start up, nothing. not even a fan will spin or led light up. Sound like a bad power supply to you?
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are any of your fans connected straight to the psu?
 
fly said:
So i built a new comp got it running for about 3-4 hrs, then only the fans would turn on for 5-7 seconds. So i thought it was the motherboard and got that RMA'd, and i just got my new1 in the mail today. Rebuilt my comp and now the only thing happening is the fans will spin when i first plug in the computer. I have taking everything out and rebuilt it, triple checked my front panel headers, tried the barebone start up, nothing. not even a fan will spin or led light up. Sound like a bad power supply to you?
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Full system specs?
 
PatPheFox said:
are any of your fans connected straight to the psu?
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nope only 1 case fan to the mobo and 1 fan for my cooler
bomberboysk said:
Full system specs?
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CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM

APEVIA WIN-500XSPX 500W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply

AMD Athlon X2 7550 Kuma 2.5GHz Socket AM2+

ECS BLACK SERIES A780GM-A

Rosewill Steel ATX Case

ARCTIC COOLING ACALP64PWM Cooler
 
So does this sound like a bad psu or should I just bring my comp to a comp store and have them fix it. Cus If this sounds like a bad psu I may just get a refund for this and buy a new better 1 but I'd nor I'll let a tech guy figure out the pronlem. Also what r the possibly of a doa mobo?
 
Apevia power supply is probably your issue, their power supplies are extremely low quality and basically pieces of crap.
 
Alright seeing as now my laptop is down I need this comp running so I'll look into getting my refund for that. Who makes good psus, preferably modular
 
ocz look like alot of bang for your buck if you consider Rebates. When I was reading Newegg's reviews -there were a ton of complaints about rebates not being paid out.

I got my corsair Rebate in the mail today. A little pricier than OCZ - but I know I get my rebate :good:
 
Great price both before and after rebate;) Plus its high effeciency will save you some money on your electric bill;) (well, your parents)
 
Ok I think I might just get the refund for my apevia then pick 1 of those up be before I go see some tech guys
 
ya seems like that is the problem, as bomberboysk says "Dont skimp on a power supply,if it fails, it usually takes out other components alongside it,not worth the risk." great advice !!!!
 
Me 2 cus now I have to use my itouch to surf the web, this comp is replacing my lappy which died 2day
 
well thanks for the help guys. I ended up picking up a Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W because thats all i need for now and it was only $35 plus i have a $12 rebate on it. On my new comp running and its running great. Thanks again.
 
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