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2 months ago
Well, after 4 brutal days of no AC. It's been fixed. $4500 later.
However, no sooner than I planned on working on some commissions, my computer decided it needs 5 work arounds and a blue screen.
So, comes are on a brief hold while I resolve this headache. Wheeeeeee.
:points finger guns to head:
However, no sooner than I planned on working on some commissions, my computer decided it needs 5 work arounds and a blue screen.
So, comes are on a brief hold while I resolve this headache. Wheeeeeee.
:points finger guns to head:
The usual cause of PSU failure is the electrolytic capacitors, which dry out over time (and heat exposure) which causes their values to shift and sends the voltage regulation or filtering out of whack.
A good way to reduce premature failures on PSUs is to get one with a maximum-wattage rating at least 50% higher than what you think you need. The Thermaltake Toughpower series is my usual go-to for PCs nowadays:
https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-.....dp/B0C1JHWWZL/
Get the 1050W model, or even the 1200W, even if you don't really need all that power capacity. By intentionally putting in a PSU that's well over-rated for the job, it'll run cooler than a smaller unit that's running right at the limit of its capacity all the time. The only time I'd use anything smaller is if it's a "small form factor" office-type PC that doesn't have physical space for a beefier PSU.