Power supply question....

ONE · May 4, 2003

My 500 watt power supply died shortly after overclocking, I purchased this power supply one year ago almost to date.
Do you think it died because of the overclock or just incidental?
I have an antec case with five 80mm fans but my voltages were always good according to Motherboard Monitor...........

eaglescouter · May 4, 2003

Unless you have one heck of a power draw that exceeded the capabilities of the power supply, I would suspect that nothing you do has anything to do with the death of your PS.

ONE · May 4, 2003

Does anyone make a power supply with a life time warranty?

glock19owner · May 4, 2003

What brand was it?

ONE · May 4, 2003

COMP USA SUPPLY...........but I think I just found the problem, one of the fans on the power supply was locked up ....would not turn.
There was also signs of overheating when I cracked open the supply!

Oklahoma Wolf · May 4, 2003

Don't know if any makers have a lifetime warranty, but I'm pretty sure a good Sparkle/Fortron would last you a lifetime

CrashOveride · May 4, 2003

lol well comp usa power stupply doesnt surprise me...

ONE · May 4, 2003

yeah I guess I was beggin for it!!!

ONE · May 4, 2003

I guess a temp sensor for the power supply could have prevented this, or better yet a temperature controlled relay( commonly used in HVAC).....better to shut the system down abruptly than to fry !!!

spclwpns · May 4, 2003

Nothing is perfect, I would suggest it was 'just your turn' and a faulty device, possibly even a fuse inside.... Have you looked ?

ONE · May 4, 2003

Yes one of the power supply fans stopped and caused it to overheat...........well Fry!

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