(+rep) Need some advice on my PC.

[Dom~]

So normally I can solve these issues, because I know and understand, but my friend that I normally brainstorm PC troubleshooting with is busy..
So I need someone who knows what they are talking about.


I just got my new gpu and psu. However the minimum requirements for my gpu is a 750w psu. and I got an 800w.

My PC specs.

Intel i5 6500
XFX 8gb 290x DD
800w psu
16gb ram
3 7200rm HDD (80gb)(1tb)(1tb)

I don't know why it won't run and its driving me insane..

[j03]

What exactly is the issue?

[Mama Bear]

Will it not boot at all? What, if any, beep sequence do you get upon trying to boot?

[j03]

If you can't get it to turn on, try disassembling the PC to the point you have taken out the motherboard, then assemble again.

[Dom~]

I traded my 800w psu to my brother for his 700w and it worked like a charm, hope thats all the issues I'll get /:

[Mama Bear]

I traded my 800w psu to my brother for his 700w and it worked like a charm, hope thats all the issues I'll get /:

I'm glad for that. Just mind be beneficial to keep an eye on your gpu's performance, to ensure it isn't struggling.

[cloudxcrash]

You 100% sure all the cables were properly plugged in?

^If yes, I'd say it sounds like a defective psu. It kinda speaks for itself, your brother's 700w works but not your 800w.

[Dom~]

the 800w is working just fine in his computer, but anways, the 800w fried two of my HDDs, both of my 1tb ones, now I am stuck with my full 80gb hdd that I installed windows to, my PC went downhill quick because of this trash /:

[Skarner]

I traded my 800w psu to my brother for his 700w and it worked like a charm, hope thats all the issues I'll get /:

Hey, the 700W may work fine but I'd suggest getting a psu with at least the minimum suggested wattage. I fucked up the gfx card on my PC by using a psu which was lower than suggested. Just something to watch out for.

[Dom~]

Hey, the 700W may work fine but I'd suggest getting a psu with at least the minimum suggested wattage. I fucked up the gfx card on my PC by using a psu which was lower than suggested. Just something to watch out for.

yeah, I have noticed a few weird things happening with it, I assumed its because its under the minimum.. when my friend gets a hold of me tomorrow, I should be able to get a 750 from him tomorrow,. and hopefully some hdds