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Computer won't start when plugging in sata power cable to power supply
I just bought a hard drive for my PC and connected it to the motherboard and psu. Once I started the computer it refuses to start, I removed the sata power cable and the sata cable, and the pc started ...
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PC doesn't start. Power lights blink once
When I press the power button of my PC, it sometimes powers on.
Most of the time, it gives a short flash and nothing else.
Then I have to either press and hold the power button for about 20 ...
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Why don't the cables from the power supply (CPU1-P4 and CPU2-P8) to the motherboard (ATX_12v_2x2 and ATX_12v_2x4) fit?
Putting together the first PC. I can't figure out how to connect the processor (intel Core i7 10700) from the power supply (be quiet! Pure Power 11 700W) on the Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ELITE AC ...
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When I turn on my PC,why it spins for a second then restart automatically? (when I unplug and plug in back the power cable)
I have recently built a custom PC, it works (I think) very well other than the issue below. Since I just built it, I was still playing around with that (changing fan positions, adding new fans, etc.. )...
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Can too high of a wattage on a (cheap) power supply cause a GPU to burn?
My friend had a very small, ignited fire near where their PSU meets their graphics card last night. He thought it was from cooking bacon, until nothing could turn the fire alarms off. In the server ...
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How much electricity is there in the "power switch" button cables?
Because of a broken power button on the front of my computer I've had to take the cables connected to the button and create a sort of "hotwire" setup to start my computer. This is done by simply ...
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Self-build pc won't get power
I'm trying to build a pc with only brand new bought components. After following everything by the guide of the motherboard, the pc won't turn on (pushing the button does nothing, not even a fan is ...
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Two power supplies meter the same, computer turns on with one but not the other
I'm trying to diagnose an apparently random sudden power-off problem on a desktop, so I swapped out components until the power supply and mother board were the remaining suspects.
I removed power ...
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Why would an IBM netvista suddenly fail to turn on?
I have an old Pentium IBM Netvista desktop PC with I believe an ATX power supply. For reference, the cable going into the motherboard from the power is 10 pins long by 2 wide and the info on the power ...
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How to repair hardware having dificulties to turn ON PC
I have a very strange problem that gives me troubles almost every time I try to turn on mi PC. Yes, almost, not always.
When I push the power button, my computer acts like nothing happened. Sometimes ...
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What kind of a power supply is this and how can a standard ATX PSU be hacked to replace it?
I need to replace the power supply of a newer HP Pavilion system for an emergency situation. The power supply has been damaged, but unfortunately it seems that all replacement delivery estimates are ...
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Desktop Computer not starting up after installation of Wireless Card
I'm walking my friend through installing a Wireless Card in his computer that I just built him, but for some reason it isn't booting.
I've tried unplugging, holding power button for 30 seconds, ...
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Is it a dead motherboard, or not enough power? (2008 Intel Skulltrail D5400XS)
I'm hoping that someone has real-world experience starting up an Intel Skulltrail D5400XS system, with less than the Intel-recommended 1,000 watt power supply. And/or, real-world experience with ...
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My PSU for my PC buzzed when plugged in, caused a power short, now won't turn on
My PC was working fine yesterday.
I installed a fan controller today. After installation, I went to plug the computer in and when I did the PSU made a buzz, then the power in the room went off and I ...
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Won't boot after inserting new RAM sticks
I bought a new pair of 4GB RAM sticks today.
Thinking it'd be easy to install, I powered down, slapped them in and powered on. It wouldn't boot. The fans spin up, a couple of seconds pass then it ...
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