RhysN Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I've been using this HX650W for a few years now and everything's been great. A couple of months ago, my computer had a loud POP noise when turning on. I figured it was done for, but strangely enough, it started up and worked just fine after rebooting. This has happened a few times since then and the computer has been just fine each time. I think the total number of pops now is three or four. Unfortunately, it seems that these pops have finally caught up to my computer because now it freezes for about a minute, maybe 2-3 times a day. The freezes will cause any connections I have (Skype, online games) to be lost. After that, the computer will recover and things will work just fine as usual. I don't see any types of video artifacts, and I have run memtest for 5-6 passes (also CORSAIR RAM!) successfully without error. From my understanding, this popping noise (followed by a nasty burnt smell) is caused by a blown capacitor. I've checked my motherboard and video card for signs of blow capacitors, but cannot find any. The capacitors on the video card and mother board all appear to be solid capacitors (the ones without the X indentation). Since I cannot find any blown capacitors on the mother board or the video card, is it safe to say that the PSU may be what's popping? I'm afraid to open the PSU to check because of the dangers involved, along with the voiding of warranty. Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas on this issue? Should I request an RMA, or is it possible that the PSU isn't the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 From my understanding, this popping noise (followed by a nasty burnt smell) is caused by a blown capacitor. I've checked my motherboard and video card for signs of blow capacitors, but cannot find any. The capacitors on the video card and mother board all appear to be solid capacitors (the ones without the X indentation). They would be in the PSU itself and why you can't find them on the MB or GPU. I have no idea why you would keep using a PSU or system that you know is faulty or at least is was exhibiting issues that are not normal. I would definitely have it replaced and quit using your PC until it's replaced. Your risking frying the system beyond repair if it hasn't been damaged already. And yes, openng the PSU would void any warranty you have left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysN Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks for the input. I was thinking it could be the PSU since it's the only place I haven't been able to check, but I just wanted to be sure. Hopefully this is something that the warranty covers, though I'm not sure how it would work. This unit was a warranty replacement for the older (discontinued IIRC) 620HX unit. I'm a little unsure if the warranty also applies to this unit or not. Does anyone have an idea about this? I suppose I'd be best off talking with support at this point eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hopefully this is something that the warranty covers, though I'm not sure how it would work. This unit was a warranty replacement for the older (discontinued IIRC) 620HX unit. I'm a little unsure if the warranty also applies to this unit or not. If this was a replacement then the warranty period would be from the date you purchased your original HX620. So if you are within the original 5 years fro that PSU they will replace it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysN Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks for the reply. The original HX620 was on a 5 year warranty (bought 6 years ago) while the replacement HX650 has a 7 year warranty. From what I understand, my warranty is expired now, even if the replacement says 7 years instead of the original 5. Is that about right? Or is there something I'm unaware of that would possibly extend it to 7? I just want to make sure I have this right before I go out and buy another PSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 From what I understand, my warranty is expired now, even if the replacement says 7 years instead of the original 5. Is that about right? Yes, this is correct. The warranty period would be the duration of the original PSU regardless of what the replacement was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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