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Suspect PSU death.  Need confirmation.

Asked by Zimtok5 in Computer Fans and Cooling, Computer Motherboards, Power Supplies / UPS

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Recently, I have been experiencing PC blackouts, usually while playing a game.  I had thought this problem was due to overheating and ventillated the case by opening the side and letting a cool outdoor breeze blow through it during operation.  However, these blackouts became more and more frequent and now the PC won't turn on for more than < 1 second.  Thankfully, my ABIT motherboard displays the POST code on a little 2x7-segment display on the motherboard.  Each time it flashes up to 8.3. and then power goes out.  I have tried switching power cables, thinking the fuse may have blown, but this did not help.

By the AC2003 POST Code Definitions:

8.1. Start power sequence
8.2. Enable ATX power supply
8.3. ATX power supply ready

I suspect my PSU has bitten the dust.  It is a Antec Neopower 480W power supply that is now just past warranty.  Do you think I've gotten unlucky and fell victim to the curse of the 3-year warranty?  Recently, I installed a dual-core processor with an aftermarket HSF to improve cooling of the chip.  I was sure to apply sufficient thermal grease to the top of the chip before bolting down the HSF.

Also noteworthy, I am running 4 x RAM DIMM, 4 x hard drive, 1 x 19" monitor, 1 x DVD+RW, and a Radeon X850 with a silent heatsink mod.  I believe the PSU is capable of handling this load.

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