I've been struggling with my motherboard dying every year around the same time for the last four years. The first two motherboards were under warranty, but when I had to buy my third one, it also failed after just a year! My current setup includes an MSI B450M PRO VDH MAX and an Asus Prime A520M-K, along with an AMD Ryzen 3 3200G processor, Adata XPG 3200Mhz RAM, a Cooler Master 550w power supply, and a WD Blue 256GB SSD. Everything is connected properly, and I made sure not to skimp on the power supply. One strange thing is that my PC cabinet has a bit of static electricity; I can feel it when I touch it, though it's not strong enough to shock me. Can anyone offer advice on why this might be happening and how I can prevent it?
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Definitely get an electrical outlet tester to make sure everything is wired correctly. You need to check that the ground connection is good, as it plays a crucial role in preventing these motherboard failures.
It sounds like you might be dealing with a power supply issue. What exact model are you using? And are you plugging your PC into a surge protector?
I think it's this one: amzn.in/d/iUbYqtn. Unfortunately, it's directly plugged into the outlet without a surge protector.
That thing about feeling current when touching your cabinet is definitely not normal. I’ve never had a motherboard fail on me, so this seems really suspicious. If you’re using the same power supply, I would suspect it could be the culprit. If not, you might be getting dirty power from the outlet, which could be causing all these problems.
I can relate—my sine wave UPS kept failing as well. What about using a normal UPS until you can get a better one?
In India, sine wave UPS options are pricey. Even a regular UPS might not give you the same protection, but it’s better than nothing for now.
This sounds a lot like a grounding issue with your home wiring. If your PC isn't grounded properly, it could be causing all these electrical problems. Check your house's wiring; that might fix the issue.
I found out I don't have grounding either! What steps should I take next?
I just realized the grounding in my place is totally absent. I didn’t think it was such a big deal before, but now I see it could be important!