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• • E922 reacted to igor_kavinski's post in the thread Question Is PSU still ok after shorting out? with Like.

    Stress test the system using OCCT for several hours or leave the OCCT stress test running overnight (just make sure the room has a smoke...

    Mar 29, 2025
  • E922 reacted to Red Squirrel's post in the thread Question Is PSU still ok after shorting out? with Like.

    They tend to have short circuit protection which causes it to turn off, it should be fine. I have an old ATX PSU that I use as a crude...

    Mar 23, 2025
  • E922 reacted to mindless1's post in the thread Question Is PSU still ok after shorting out? with Like.

    The question is where the burning smell came from. Shorting wires can cause an arc and burn wire insulation or anything adjacent...

    Mar 21, 2025
  • E922 reacted to bba-tcg's post in the thread Question Is PSU still ok after shorting out? with Like.

    The only thing those PSU testers are good for is telling you that the PSU is bad if one or more rails don't have voltage. They don't...

    Mar 20, 2025
  • E922 replied to the thread Question Is PSU still ok after shorting out?.

    Do you mean something like this? https://a.co/d/7S1Da10 Didn't even know such things existed, lol...are they relatively easy to learn...

    Mar 20, 2025
  • E922 reacted to In2Photos's post in the thread Question Is PSU still ok after shorting out? with Like.

    If everything seems to be working fine now you're likely OK. You could get a PSU tester and check it just to be safe, but my guess is...

    Mar 20, 2025
  • E922 posted the thread Question Is PSU still ok after shorting out? in Power Supplies.

    Ok, so I goofed while assembling my rig (be kind, this is only my 2nd build, 10 years after the first one) I goofed and tried to connect...

    Mar 20, 2025
  • E922 reacted to igor_kavinski's post in the thread Question Best bang-for-the-buck BUILD for a NON-gamer? with Like.

    Spend a little more: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Z2v3yW You get the latest CPU architecture (runs cooler due to better IHS and full...

    Feb 28, 2025
  • E922 reacted to DAPUNISHER's post in the thread Question Best bang-for-the-buck BUILD for a NON-gamer? with Like.

    That's a strong argument. I do have a different perspective influenced by recent events though. 1. Intel is in deep financial trouble...

    Feb 28, 2025
  • E922 reacted to manly's post in the thread Question Best bang-for-the-buck BUILD for a NON-gamer? with Like.

    Toughpower GF3 750W is $83 at Newegg: https://www.newegg.com/thermaltake-toughpower-gf3-series-ps-tpd-0750fnfagu-4-750-w/p/N82E16817153439

    Feb 26, 2025
  • E922 reacted to blckgrffn's post in the thread Question Best bang-for-the-buck BUILD for a NON-gamer? with Like.

    I am a big fan of the RMx PSUs atm, whenever I want a PC to last a long time, that is what I use. The MSI PSUs in that range evidently...

    Feb 26, 2025
  • E922 replied to the thread Question Best bang-for-the-buck BUILD for a NON-gamer?.

    Originally I was hoping to continue using the case and PSU, but now I'm planning to just start over from scratch and turn my current rig...

    Feb 26, 2025
  • E922 reacted to manly's post in the thread Question Best bang-for-the-buck BUILD for a NON-gamer? with Like.

    Welcome to the forums! Desktop web browsers will eventually consume all system RAM if you open up enough tabs. Yes technically they can...

    Feb 20, 2025
  • E922 reacted to blckgrffn's post in the thread Question Best bang-for-the-buck BUILD for a NON-gamer? with Like.

    I'd just say that if you are not going to replace the CPU down the road, like 99% of the people, I'd lean the Intel route because I like...

    Feb 20, 2025
  • E922 reacted to DAPUNISHER's post in the thread Question Best bang-for-the-buck BUILD for a NON-gamer? with Like.

    Replace the PSU, it's time. AMD is better at everything now, aside from some specific workloads. The 7700X bundle is the best deal...

    Feb 20, 2025

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