Sparks from Power Supply

M

millsmillsmills

New Member
Hey guys - just switched out my computer into a new case and after I powered off I went to remove the power cord from my PSU and sparks flew. My PSU had over voltage protection (listed below), and I'm wondering how good of a job that actually does to protect my other components? Also anyone know a cause to why it would spark after I powered the computer off?


I looked in the PSU and it's fried on the board where the power cord plugs into...never seen something like this so naturally I'm a little freaked out but also very curious.

I have hardwood floors too, so it wasn't any static electricity to my knowledge.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817822004


Also, sorry if this seems like a common thread that's been posted, but upon searching all the threads were concerning seeing sparks fly from powering on, not unplugging a cord.
 
Last edited:
Diablotek are very cheap units thats why. The power supply is the backbone of your system and you don't want to skimp out on it. Hopefully when it burnt out, it didn't take any other components with it, they usually do. What are the specs of your system so we can recommend a new power supply for you.
 
Even with over voltage protection is it likely that it could damage other components? And here are the specs of my computer:

Processor:
Intel i3 540 Clarkdale 3.06GHz dual core (Overclocked 3.5GHz)


MotherBoard:
MSI P55-GD65 Box included
Supports 1156 i3,i5 and i7 processors
6x Sata 3.0 Gbps ports
1x PCI Express x4 slots
2x PCI Express x1 slots
2x PCI slots

Computer Case:
Cooler Master Haf 912 Mid tower.
1x 200mm fan
3x 120mm fan

Memory:
1x 4GB G.Skill

Video Card:
XFX Radeon 6870

PSU:
Diablotek 650W (Dead now)

Optical Drive:
1x LG super multi Drive 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM


Hard drive:
HITACHI 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
Also just purchased a Corsair 60gb SSD (Sata 2)
 
Last edited:
Yes, it could damage other components.

Would recommend getting a corsair tx650 v2 power supply.
 
Thanks all. Went with the CoolerMaster as it had great reviews and a few friends had the same one with no complaints. Feel free to delete/close this thread.
 
Coolermaster make rubbish PSUs, pitty.

You shouldve got a better brand, but oh well, as longs as the reveiws were good ;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top