Hi there everyone,

Iv'e got a problem with one of the workstations in our office, the PSU keeps blowing .
I don't think its got something to do with the wall outlet because everyone else seems fine and it is also running on clean power.

Computer Specs:
OS: Win98SE
CPU: Intel CELERON 733 MHz
M/Board: GigaByte GA-6WMMC7
PSU: CWT 235W ATX

NB: The PSU Blew 3 Times In One Month
Thanks alotVincent .... Were the replacement PSUs of good quality or just a cheapy ?

How long did each of the replacements last ?
The wattage of them DOESNT seem like a whole lot ......... perhaps try a higher wattage replacement ........ 350 or 400 watts.


DL65
Hi there DL65,

The replacment PSU's lasted for about 1-2weeks.
They are cheap PSU's, but surly i would expect them to last longer?
Also i had a look at the documentation and 235W should be more than enough...Or so they say?

Maybe i should get a DECENT 450w PSu

Thanks Dl65

NB: Please LET me know on what you thinkI would also carefully inspect the risers on that MBoard to eliminate the possibility that it is shorting out to the case and blowin those PSU's...Hi patio,

There definitely might have been a short.... I now (hopefully)fixed it. Only time will tell 8-), i'll keep you posted.

Thanks A Mill

Vincent yeah, my pc has a 380-watt. I can install anything on it (almost). I have two of these ready to be turned into servers