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My_Liege May 12, 2018 @ 5:26pm

My PC is making a crackling sounds, like electricity, and shutting off completely, help

When ever I run big games, like fallout 4 or Overwatch, after awhile my pc makes a crackling noise for a few seconds before shutting off completely.
I'd much appreciate any advice you can give me to fix this problem.
Feel free to ask some questions to narrow down the search for the issue
Im not a techy man myself so please dont ask me questions too complicated!

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darksider13 May 12, 2018 @ 5:54pm

What psu (power supply) do you have, brand/model/wattage? Sounds like dodgy psu getting maxed out from too much power draw from your components. I would advise not using pc at all until you source a replacement psu to confirm or rule it out.

Last edited by darksider13; May 16, 2018 @ 2:59pm

Vince ✟ May 12, 2018 @ 6:16pm

I would not turn that thing back on.

It's Chase May 12, 2018 @ 6:21pm

Sounds like the power supply. I wouldn't turn it back on anymore, since you would risk damaging something in you're PC.

mtono May 12, 2018 @ 6:31pm

i guess: your mainboard of your pc...the big board where the cpu and ram and soundcard and everything is plugged in is defective. or sth else. mean stuff...this error.
:-/

My_Liege May 15, 2018 @ 1:14am

I forgot about this Im so, sooo sorry. It blew up yesterday...
At least there was only a little bit of smoke...
AmIright

Rip, 500 dollars down the drain. Never going to that guy again

Power supply is a
GH POWER
PSUGH55W
230V, 50Hz, 4A
550 W max

Last edited by rotNdude; May 15, 2018 @ 2:40pm

ugafan May 15, 2018 @ 2:04am

Originally posted by Sabashton:
Rip, 500 dollars down the drain. Never going to that guy again

i feel like there is a hilarious story we're missing.

King_BR0K May 15, 2018 @ 2:46am

the rest of the pc might be salvageable

My_Liege May 15, 2018 @ 3:30am

Weve only had the computer a few months. Its yet to work for a week straight. Thats the super sumed up story.
Ill get the guy who built it to take a look tho

King_BR0K May 15, 2018 @ 3:33am

Originally posted by Sabashton:
Weve only had the computer a few months. Its yet to work for a week straight. Thats the super sumed up story.
Ill get the guy who built it to take a look tho

i wouldnt trust that guy for anything

ugafan May 15, 2018 @ 4:36am

i think he used this power supply.

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My_Liege May 15, 2018 @ 4:37am

After he "fixes" it Im gonna take it to another guy, someone actually competent

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Arya May 15, 2018 @ 4:48am

Forgive me for saying OP, but I wish we could archive this thread for posterity. This is why I always warn people to spend the money and buy a quality Power Supply. This would serve as a good cautionary tale for new builders.

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Vince ✟ May 15, 2018 @ 7:15am

Originally posted by Wolfey:
Forgive me for saying OP, but I wish we could archive this thread for posterity. This is why I always warn people to spend the money and buy a quality Power Supply. This would serve as a good cautionary tale for new builders.

And repairmen living in moms basement with 25 Dells sitting around in dust. Avoid those guys too.

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