The new PSU explode when used

Asked By AgustinM 10 points N/A Posted on - 08/05/2011

Last week, I bought the PSU.

The first day trying the PSU is no problem.

The next day I tried to light by plugging the CPU power cable, but my PSU explode. Like the sound of firecrackers.

Added his voice louder until electricity in the house down.

Might anyone knows? Maybe someone here knows.

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Answered By LhanaPong 20 points N/A #99068

The new PSU explode when used

There are various causes why power supply (PSU) explode even it is brand new. It explode by having wrong voltage selected, though most of power supply do not have any switch between the 240v/120v. And if you are in an area with less than reliable electrical service (electricity not stable / brownout) it can cause damage to your electronic devices, you must have UPS or surge protector in this case so that you will have a clean and stable power output. For most cases PSU explode because of short circuit, either some cables or a certain part is making contact with each other.

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Answered By AgustinM 10 points N/A #99069

The new PSU explode when used

Yup it is true I am having wrong voltage selected 🙁 , next time I need to carefuly. Thanks a lot 

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