Elfbarf Posted September 11, 2011 Content Count: 1116 Joined: 10/30/10 Status: Offline Share Posted September 11, 2011 Why did you have an 850w power supply? Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-581648
sebak Posted September 11, 2011 Content Count: 1710 Joined: 02/03/11 Status: Offline Share Posted September 11, 2011 my graphics card uses 650 watts Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-581685
Chaoz` Posted September 11, 2011 Content Count: 1740 Joined: 04/04/10 Status: Offline Share Posted September 11, 2011 sebak said: my graphics card uses 650 watts lol there is no GFX card that uses that much wattage, the GTX295 only uses 289Watts on full load. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-581686
sebak Posted September 12, 2011 Content Count: 1710 Joined: 02/03/11 Status: Offline Share Posted September 12, 2011 Chaoz` said: lol there is no GFX card that uses that much wattage, the GTX295 only uses 289Watts on full load. i meant my graphics card required me to have a minimum of a 650 wat psu. what with oc using and all the custom things i added to my chassis and possible new video card. thats why i need a 850 watt psu. since that is the minimum i need to run my computer. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-581710
Zeke Posted September 12, 2011 Content Count: 716 Joined: 08/04/11 Status: Offline Share Posted September 12, 2011 Yea I put a 700w PSU in mine and my graphics card required a 500w. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-581724
Chaoz` Posted September 12, 2011 Content Count: 1740 Joined: 04/04/10 Status: Offline Share Posted September 12, 2011 sebak said: i meant my graphics card required me to have a minimum of a 650 wat psu. what with oc using and all the custom things i added to my chassis and possible new video card. thats why i need a 850 watt psu. since that is the minimum i need to run my computer. ok, yes exactly now it's clear. i did the same thing my PC required 600W which i had but it broke so now i have a 1000W cuz i could get it very cheap Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-581755
Dirk Posted September 13, 2011 Content Count: 2167 Joined: 07/14/10 Status: Offline Share Posted September 13, 2011 im running two power hogging cards with a 750watt. you dont need 850 for one, ever. just make sure you have enough current. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-581845
Tamahome Posted September 13, 2011 Content Count: 445 Joined: 02/27/11 Status: Offline Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) sebak said: took it to the geek squad for diagnostics sebak said: took it to the geek squad sebak said: to the geek squad sebak said: the geek squad sebak said: geek squad .................. But on a serious note, best case scenario would be you only have to replace your motherboard and PSU but I never had a situation where sparks flew so you might be kinda........fucked Edited September 13, 2011 by Tamahome Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-581909
Ronen Posted September 23, 2011 Content Count: 720 Joined: 03/10/10 Status: Offline Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) >geek squad I'm sorry but I can't continue to post on the tech talk forums anymore -_- But I will help you... Corsair has a long fucking warranty on PSU's...Call Corsair first...sigh http://www.corsair.com/support/warranty/ Edited September 23, 2011 by Ronen Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-583200
sebak Posted September 23, 2011 Content Count: 1710 Joined: 02/03/11 Status: Offline Share Posted September 23, 2011 issue was resolved ronen lol. check page 2 i posted pics of my new psu. Link to comment https://forums.steam-gamers.net/topic/44189-computer-exploded/page/3/#findComment-583223
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