Power supply clicks once, fans spin for half a second, and pc doesn’t turn on.
Posted by Johntheboss03@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 5 comments
I have had this build for a few years now, and I upgraded my graphics card a few months ago. I generally leave my pc on overnight because I forget to turn it off.
Two nights ago, I left it on, and I came back in the morning to use it and it was off. I didn’t think much of it, until I tried turning it on and it didn’t turn on. The power supply clicks like it normally would, but the computer doesn’t turn on.
Build here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KWBt6r
Most posts about people having similar issues came after them building their pc, or they change stuff internally, or whatnot. I’m confused as I hadn’t touched the internals of my computer for months, and now it’s having this problem. Anyone know what the problem is? Thanks!
Edit: tested pc with a different power supply and it works just fine. Starting an rma with Seasonic now
deleted_by_reddit@reddit
This sounds like a dead PSU to me, probably a blown capacitor. If the CPU fan starts to spin and quickly stops it's very likely something with the supply of power. 650w seems a little low for your build IMO, like bare minimum low. I'd go with 850 personally but 750 would be the minimum for me.
Johntheboss03@reddit (OP)
I mean it’s worked completely fine since I got the gpu the day they were launched. I don’t think it’s the wattage, I have no overclock.
SquareCardiologist40@reddit
Pull your CPU, check the bottom pins for discoloration. You may have to shine it in light different angles to fully inspect. Also check that the pins on the socket aren't damaged, bent or shorted. Beyond that, pull the CMOS battery, short the CMOS jumper for a minute. Then try again. If you know someone with a compatible processor, try that. See if the processor has infact crapped.
If it's none of those. Then your main board likely has a shorted capacitor. I'd replace the main board at that point to simplify things.
Also try pulling ram and powering on. If you get error codes that's a good sign.
Shawnski33@reddit
u/Johntheboss03 did this end up being your PSU? My PC is having the exact same issue today, and this is the only post I can find with the same issue. Thanks for any help.
Johntheboss03@reddit (OP)
Yup, Seasonic had to replace it