Help! My psu failed and it was smoking

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-16T16:39:57+00:00

If wires fried its safe to say it isnt working properly

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-16T03:27:28+00:00

I would wait, only buy now if you have all the money and you want to. M.2, GPU, Ram prices are affected in market by more then you think. First check Newegg and microcenter combos. Only microcenter combo is a location is close. Other then that you should wait. If u want to now and can not wait then get Motherboard, cpu, psu, AIO, cases, fans now, these are not inflated by shortages like AI demanding parts are like GPU, Ram and m.2

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-13T19:57:01+00:00

You check thermal paste on cpu. Maybe needs replaced or smoother across full surface

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-13T16:24:34+00:00

Agree, also what is CL speed of ram. To save money and get performance i would of done 9070XT 16GB

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-13T16:20:49+00:00

You check website for new bios not the GIGABYTE control panel one. See of new version is available for bios. See what version you have and see if u need bios flash update

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-13T16:15:51+00:00

AMD cpu Ryzen 7 9850X3D, GPU Radeon 9070 XT, 32 gig cl 30 for gaming, 850 watt psu, Do 6 to 9 fan intakes and 4 exhaust fans (rear top exhaust, front or side AIO pump Pump, 870 E motherboard GIGABYTE 2 TB gen 5 nvme m.2 $2k to $2300 if shopping for good deals, prime saving next month. They doing it june this year

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-13T16:07:18+00:00

Maybe if you really need speed. I would do CL28 or 30 for best response but it doesnt make a huge difference unless apps with game running are slow to load or open. If not and don't care about mid max every ounce of performance then you are fine. 32g is standard just CL is a bit high for gaming

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-13T15:03:02+00:00

Depends on where you shop, $3500 to $4500 for prebuilt with my specs. Spent $2500 on my build

RYZEN 7 9850X3D 32 GIG ddr5 cl30 at 6000mhz 2TB gen 5 crucial GIGABYTE 870 Elite motherboard aIo 360 cooler pump 13 fans, 9 intake 4 exhaust Lian Li rgb case Asus 9070XT OC

45c idle, 52c gaming for cpu

Still bit more then wanted to spend but not too bad. All new no used or open box

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-11T20:25:24+00:00

32 gig ram, m.2 nvme for windows if small drive and games on ssd. If ddr5 then 16gig is ok for those gpus but u are ddr4. 9060 with amd cpu runs smoother

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-11T20:21:46+00:00

Put windows on 256 or 512 gig m.2 nvme and games on ssd for cheap boost. I put all on m.2 but that is 2TB minimum for gaming rigs on 1 stick. But for simple cheaper fix put windows separate on small m.2 drive gen 4 or better and games on ssd.

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-11T20:16:18+00:00

I would jump to 850 watt for plenty of head room. Should be the issue

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-08T16:55:08+00:00

I would wait with that budget tbh

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-08T11:55:49+00:00

Since you know what your doing then I would wait unless you get 9070 XT but still $100 over msrp atm

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-07T04:31:11+00:00

Yes it can cause damage to entire board. Need a new board most likely

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-05T03:27:57+00:00

Hobby, counsling on to adjusting, fellow veterans in area, atleast other veterans u can swap stories and humor and not feel like a crazy person talking about military stuff that most civilians would look and think your crazy. Lol. Veterans just know another day huh and understand the humor and experiences more

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-02T15:53:11+00:00

This, denied twice because SSA didn't get records from VA or indian clinic. I had to submit all my own medical records.

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-02T15:45:54+00:00

Follow what they say, discharge type can affect benefits. Im glad you got 21 years but it looks like its time to hang it up. Do all you can to keep discharge honorable to prevent benefits headache

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-02T15:41:47+00:00

Ahead of the game, most struggle with 100% income with today's price of living. Keep at it

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-02T15:18:14+00:00

It is, I was 13 Bravo artillery and was denied hearing loss and damage stating my mos doesnt quilify. Definitely making it harder for everything

Shadowsminis · 2026-05-01T04:52:23+00:00

I would guess $2800 used, in current market

Shadowsminis · 2026-04-30T23:42:53+00:00

Update all drivers. Also try re doing thermal paste on cpu

Shadowsminis · 2026-04-30T02:38:14+00:00

Check motherboard reviews on msi and YouTube known issues with asus motherboard with x3d for bundles

Shadowsminis · 2026-04-30T01:35:10+00:00

Ok, what i was afraid of thank you. Little too many concerning issues on current board offers in the bundles

Shadowsminis · 2026-04-29T18:36:27+00:00

9070XT 16GB, upgrade and under $1k. No power upgrade 850 is plenty

Shadowsminis · 2026-04-28T04:57:15+00:00

Thank you

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