Should I replace my 15-year-old Cooler Master GX 750W PSU?
I have a Cooler Master GX 750W 80+ Bronze power supply that is roughly 15 years old. It was handed down from a family business, and I've personally…
PSU safety
PC Suddenly Stopped Powering On After a Possible PSU Short
I was installing my PC and may have accidentally dropped a few screws inside the power supply without noticing. I later powered it on, and the only response…
Is It Safe to Use a 12VHPWR-to-Dual-6+2 PCIe Cable With a 9070 XT?
I have an MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 power supply and want to connect its 12VHPWR output to my Radeon 9070 XT using a cable with two 6+2-pin PCIe…
Can I temporarily use an 11-year-old PSU while waiting for a replacement?
My PC recently started making loud cracking and popping noises under load, along with other unusual sounds coming from the power supply. There has been no smoke or…
Could Compressed Air Have Damaged My GPU or Power Supply?
I used an electric air compressor to clean dust from my AIO radiator and fan blades while the PC was unplugged. I also held the power button and…
Can I Safely Use an Older PSU for a Week While Waiting for a Replacement?
My PC recently started making loud cracking and popping noises under load, along with unusual sounds from the power supply. There has been no smoke or unexpected shutdown,…
Should I replace my blown power supply or just the capacitor?
I heard a loud pop while using my computer, opened the power supply, and found a capacitor that had come loose or failed. Is it safe or worthwhile…
Can I reuse the wall power cable from my old PSU?
I upgraded my PC's power supply and accidentally used the old wall-to-PSU cable for the first boot before swapping it out. I move the computer between my desk…
Dropped an M.2 Screw Inside My PC Case—What Should I Do?
While moving an M.2 SSD from my PS5 into my PowerSpec PC, I accidentally dropped the tiny mounting screw into the case. It landed near the opening above…
Is This Used Gaming PC a Good Buy for $1,000?
I'm getting into PC gaming mainly for casual play and competitive games with friends. I found this system for $1,000 and want to know whether it seems like…
Is This Used Gaming PC a Good Buy for $1,000?
I'm getting into PC gaming mainly for competitive games and casual multiplayer with friends. I found this used system for $1,000 and want to know whether it seems…
Is a Refurbished Corsair HX1500i Power Supply Safe to Buy?
I found a refurbished Corsair HX1500i power supply and am considering buying it. Is a refurbished unit safe, and would you recommend it over purchasing a new PSU?
Power cable overheated and burned near the PSU—can I safely keep using it?
After cleaning my PC, I plugged the AC power cord into the PSU and heard the usual brief static-like sound. As soon as I pressed the power button,…
Is It Safe to Run My PC With the Power Supply Outside the Case?
I bought a new power supply for my PC, but it's too large to fit in the case. I need it for an upgrade from an RTX 2060…
Is It Safe to Test a Potentially Damaged RTX 4080 in My PC?
A friend's PC was contaminated when their cat urinated into the intake fan, spreading liquid throughout the case. They cleaned the components with isopropyl alcohol and let them…
Is This Hot Glue Holding My PSU Fan Cable in Place?
I opened a power supply that came from a relative and noticed that its fan is not running. While trying to remove the fan, I found a rounded…
What should I check after my PC suddenly shut down during a possible power flicker?
My PC abruptly powered off during heavy rain, and I suspect there may have been a very brief outage or voltage disturbance. The AC, router, and my monitor's…
Is a PSU Stored for Years in a Hot, Cold Attic Still Safe to Use?
I found an old computer that has been stored in an attic for about four and a half years. The attic gets very cold in winter and very…
Water Leaked Into My PC While It Was Off—Which Parts Might Survive?
My apartment's mini-split stopped working and leaked a large amount of water onto my desk, including inside my PC case. The computer was powered off, but the GPU…
Did a Pop and Display Flickering Damage My HP Power Supply?
I recently installed a GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING in an HP Z2 G4 workstation. The system has an HP proprietary 500 W 80 Plus Gold power…