g4m3rof1337
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Is it possible to find out if a PSU will fail? I did some searching, but not sure if it's what I'm looking for.
Testing The Power Supply
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shoehorned
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Use OCCT stress tester. It will run linpak and 3Dmark on you sytem, and extremely hard on your PSU.
diduknowthat
formerly liuliuboy
I don't think there's a way to see if it will fail. Think about it, if it's going to fail, running a stress test might actually cause it to. Is there any sign that your something is wrong with your unit?
g4m3rof1337
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Well, I'm mainly worried about it failing, and it corrupting my drives. I haven't really experienced any symptoms yet.
It's a 700watt OCZ GameXstream.
Thanks.
It's a 700watt OCZ GameXstream.
Thanks.
bomberboysk
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Well, thats a quality power supply so i dont think it would spontaneously fail unless you are experiencing symptoms of oncoming failure like low +12v voltages, overheating psu, etc. Why exactly are you asking?(Just wondering)
g4m3rof1337
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I'm just wondering. I'm starting to work on backing up my drives, with setting up two 500GB drives in RAID and stuff.
bomberboysk
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AH, well the only thing i can think of that would provide any information would be opening up everest and checking your +12v voltages from time to time, but other than that... Running system at full load for a few days(Folding at Home gpu+SMP
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g4m3rof1337
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I just don't want my PSU or drive failing, causing my drive to get damaged, and end up erasing my drive and RAID array.
casper0191
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Well you can just make a back of your whole files so that you won't have to worry on sudden power supply failure.
g4m3rof1337
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I want to keep my backup drives (The RAID 1 array), always connected so I can do automatic backups. Will the RAID drives or even my main drive get affected by a PSU fail?
g4m3rof1337
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Bump.
casper0191
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Hm.. Well I think won't as long as the Main OS is intact it wont do any harm on it. Because once a power supply failure occurred it only effects two things most the the the OS and the hard ware.
I'm not so sure though but Correct me if I'm wrong. But what I know Raid is another hard disk that is been installed to a tower right?
If it's running well once you have installed to the tower it means that the tower's PSU can really supply it then.
But can I ask why are you so worried about your power supply? Do you think that it's starting to worn out?
I'm not so sure though but Correct me if I'm wrong. But what I know Raid is another hard disk that is been installed to a tower right?
If it's running well once you have installed to the tower it means that the tower's PSU can really supply it then.
But can I ask why are you so worried about your power supply? Do you think that it's starting to worn out?
g4m3rof1337
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Well, I'm not going to RAID the drives, I'm just going to back it up on one of the 500GB drives. And I got my PSU, 700watt OCZ GameXstream, from a friend, and the warranty was voided, since the fan was replaced, and don't know if it was tampered with at all.
casper0191
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hm... Well so you are worried about it because it's warranty is already voided? Well you can star on saving up then if you think that it's tarting to get faulty. :good:
That is what's the catch about these refurbish computer parts it's just like renting it until you can buy a new one. also you can buy a UPS or an AVR so that the power suppl can last a bit longer. Well it's just my theory but I think AVR can regulate a sudden power change of the power source so that the power supply won't suddenly pop a resistor.
g4m3rof1337
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I got my current PSU, a 700watt OCZ GameXstream from a friend who let another friend use it before me. When I got it, the warranty was void since the fan was replaced. I'm wondering though if it was tampered with at all..? Probably just paranoia, but I have been using it since October of 08 and nothing really has happened, so..
diduknowthat
formerly liuliuboy
UPS is used for powering a computer when there's a power outtage. It's not going to prevent his power supply from failing.
I think you're just worrying about this too much. Replacing a fan isn't going to affect a power supply's life span (as long as it's done correctly). Plus, quality power supplies usually don't just go without warning.
If you're really worried about it, backup all your data onto an external hard drive (as so it won't be affected by the PSU), and create a ghost image of your main OS drive.
casper0191
New Member
Well just relax a bit loosen up a power supply failure won't fry any component in the blink of an eye well it's not possible but if you really that worry then just buy a external hard drive then use it to store your files so that it won't be affected if there is any psu failure.
Okedokey
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No one said it would, however a UPS will prevent power failure induced data corruption of hard drives as per the OP's original concern.
Well just relax a bit loosen up a power supply failure won't fry any component in the blink of an eye well it's not possible but if you really that worry then just buy a external hard drive then use it to store your files so that it won't be affected if there is any psu failure.
Are you shitting me?
A power supply failure can cause catastrophic hardware failures in other components. That means, ram, gpu, cpu etc trashed.Your options:
1. Choose an array type that will prevent data loss OR
2. Replace current PSU with a quality alternative with known operational status http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 OR
3. Purcahse UPS to allow for controlled shut down in primary power failure situations (such as PSU failure)
Number 2 has my vote if you're concerned, else number 1. If you intend to keep an array with limited data protection qualities, you will need to do 2 and 3.
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bomberboysk
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No one said it would, however a UPS will prevent power failure induced data corruption of hard drives as per the OP's original concern.
Are you shitting me?
Your options:
1. Choose an array type that will prevent data loss OR
2. Replace current PSU with a quality alternative with known operational status http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005 OR
3. Purcahse UPS to allow for controlled shut down in primary power failure situations (such as PSU failure)
Number 2 has my vote if you're concerned, else number 1. If you intend to keep an array with limited data protection qualities, you will need to do 2 and 3.
A UPS doesnt have anything to do with a power supply.... the power supply connects to the ups, its basically a battery with a 120vac inverter.