Is my PSU dying?

[penyekz]

I have a 500W cooler master PSU from about 3 years ago. Just upgraded my system:

i7-4771 + GA H87D3H
16gb ram
SSD

Using built in graphics.

I was playing BF3 and after about 20 mins, the system shut down and tripped my fusebox (had to switch power back on in the main board). When I immediately switched it on again, the same thing happened.

But after letting the system cool down for about 20 mins, I could switch the system on without tripping the fuse and have been using it all day without problems.

So is my PSU dying or is this fuse tripping a sign that it is providing insufficient power to the system?


I do intend to get a separate graphics card - maybe R270X... not sure yet. What do you guys recommend as the minimum power? 650w or 750w?

 

[localITguy]

its about time, 3 years is good enough. maybe you can get it checked

but it seems to me that it is random. so maybe its just unlucky

if you get a new psu and a new gpu, 500watts will be enuf
750-850Watts is the sweet spot and have some headroom for PSU.

 

[royfrosty]

Forgo the cooler master PSU. Its not a good PSU to start with.

Get other reputable brands like superflower, corsair tx, ax, rM series, fsp raider series and above, seasonic m12ii, s12, x series and platinum series.

 

[jtjt00]

TS, you better rush to change your PSU before it blooms and kills your newly bought parts.

 

[penyekz]

Yah guess should get a new one.

I'm thinking it did that cos power supply was not enough. I haven't been gaming since so power was enough so no tripping.


I read somewhere there is a deal going on with a PSU and graphics card combo. Anyone knows what and where it sells?

 

[Unclemun]

PSU warrantees can range between 5-7 years also.
Please check your PSU warranty.

Also, can you check your cables are not damaged (cut, squeezed) and reseat your power cable?

 

[skybluegerald]

unless u decided to go for sli or xfire nxt time then u might consider taking higher watt PSU else 500w is actually enough for ur current setup. anyway am selling off my FSP AURUM GOLD 500W POWER SUPPLY UNIT. if interested can go to marketplace thread to see.

 

[Maeda_Toshiie]

PSU quality matters a lot more than what most people think or know. There is a reason why people go looking at the brands of the caps and fans used, and why Japanese caps are part of the marketing.

Coolermaster PSUs can be hit or misses, depending on which model and the OEM behind the particular model. Their older and lower end (read cheap) PSUs are usually misses rather than hits.

For single GPU configuration, non overclocked, a mid range quality 500W PSU is more than sufficient. You do not need a 750W unless you run an OCed AMD Centurion + OCed GTX Titan.

That said, I am partial towards Seasonic and Superflower (and maybe Delta, but their stuff mainly appear in vendor PCs and servers). Not a fan of FSP. CWT is model/ platform dependent.

 

[Hua_Hui]

seasonic ftw, cheap & good with 5 yrs wrty

 

[penyekz]

My CM PSU is out of warranty. Only 3 years i think. And all wires are fine. I suspect it was overheating when gaming. Its ok now with normal browsing.




So which would be your choice:

FSP Platinum 650W @$159 (7 yrs warranty)

or Seasonic X650 @$179 (7 yrs warranty but only rated at Gold)


Isn't platinum more efficient therefore lower bills?

 

[Unclemun]

My CM PSU is out of warranty. Only 3 years i think. And all wires are fine. I suspect it was overheating when gaming. Its ok now with normal browsing.

So which would be your choice:

FSP Platinum 650W @$159 (7 yrs warranty)

or Seasonic X650 @$179 (7 yrs warranty but only rated at Gold)

Isn't platinum more efficient therefore lower bills?

If it was ok in the past and is only malfunctioning when playing games, your power requirement has probably just exceeded. Upgraded new gfx card?
have you checked the 12V rails provision? go for the one with higher A.

 

[penyekz]

If it was ok in the past and is only malfunctioning when playing games, your power requirement has probably just exceeded. Upgraded new gfx card?
have you checked the 12V rails provision? go for the one with higher A.

No new graphics card. Just new MB and CPU.

I do plan to get the R270 or R280X in the next few months though. Not planning SLI so guessing 650W should be sufficient.

 

[Unclemun]

No new graphics card. Just new MB and CPU.

I do plan to get the R270 or R280X in the next few months though. Not planning SLI so guessing 650W should be sufficient.

You can still keep the old psu for diagnostic purposes.

Yes, 650W is plenty. As mentioned, go for the psu with the higher current provision at 12V.

Since you can keep the psu for up to 7 years, go for a reputable brand. I have no experience with either of the brands you used.

I am using a new PSU - Corsair RM750. Previous was Asus 750. (they are no longer selling in SLS)

 

[fockyerdod3r]

Just get a Seasonic X660. Cheap and good.

 

[Gixxerfied]

I am facing something similar except that it didnt trip my house.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/hardware-clinic-2/psu-issue-4508999.html#post82106322

Anyone can help see?

 

[royfrosty]

You got a few options for 600w psu.

Superflower HX600 80+ Gold ~ $109
Seasonic X650 80+ Gold ~ $169
Corsair RM650 80+ Gold ~ $159

Both Seasonic and Corsair is Fully modular.

Superflower is Semi Modular thus giving you 24pin and cpu 12v attached.