Hard shut down with PSU switch. Stupid, I know, but any problem?

My PC decided not to respond to the point where nothing could be done, so I flicked the I/O switch on the power supply off and back on as I figured it's a couple of seconds faster than holding the button. I regret that now as I got a power surge warning upon powering back up (american megatrends). Everything is fine now or so I can see. Is there any danger now after I have done that? Pretty worried.
 

voyagerfan99

Master of Turning Things Off and Back On Again
Staff member
Next time use the power button. That at least gracefully removes power from the system.
 

The VCR King

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I have to use the PSU switch to shut off the Beast because when it freezes up it doesn't respond to any of the case buttons. Hasn't created any problems so far...
 

The VCR King

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Did you try holding down the power button? :rolleyes:
Yes I have and when my PC freezes up it doesn't respond to that, the reset button being held, the keyboard or anything. My only option to reboot it is the PSU switch or unplugging it and plugging it back in and booting it.
 

beers

Moderator
Staff member
Eh, depends. Sometimes that's all you can do.

Other methods are 'nicer' to the equipment like holding the power button.
 

Darren

Moderator
Staff member
I personally prefer to drop my electric components in water. They shut down real quick.
 
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