Thread: overloaded PSU
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Old 03-25-2007, 08:27 AM
Skeleton Man
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Default overloaded PSU

Hi all,

I just put together my Athlon 64 X2 5200+ system (overclocked to around
3Ghz) and it appears the load was more than my Wintech 350W could handle (as
it died very suddenly).. It still supplies 5V standby, but it refuses to
turn on nomatter what.. The MB/CPU are up and running again with a spare
PSU.. but I underclocked it down to like 1.5Ghz so I didn't fry this one as
well.. (don't have a newer PSU so will need to order one).

I pulled the cover off and it gave off a weird smell, but it was only faint
and nothing appears burned.. (usually when a PSU goes there's remanents of
charcoaled components).. Where should I start in diagnosing the problem ?
(and no I am not going to just throw it out)

Regards,
Chris



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