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"Anti-surge has been activated to protect system from unstable power supply"

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  • 30-06-2016 12:28am
    #1
    the2kwans
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭


    I recently had a hardware test carried out on my PC by a local PC hardware shop. All parts passed and the technician said that he could not find anything wrong with the PC. About 2 weeks after installing a graphics card in February, I got an anti-surge message as I was booting my PC. I haven`t had one since until yesterday after I defragged my computer along with another one today. Despite what the technician said, could it be a dodgy PSU?
    Specs are:
    CPU: I7 4790K
    RAM: 8GB 1600mhz DDR3
    HDD: 1TB
    GPU: Zotac Nvidia GTX750Ti 2GB
    PSU: CIT 500W PSU (pre-installed into case which is a CIT templar)
    OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    It is a dodgy PSU, switch it out for a reliable PSU like an XFX, SeaSonic, Corsair, BeQuiet etc. as soon as possible. 500w again is fine


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    the2kwans
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭the2kwans


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    It is a dodgy PSU, switch it out for a reliable PSU like an XFX, SeaSonic, Corsair, BeQuiet etc. as soon as possible. 500w again is fine

    I think thats what I will do then. It seems to be happening now every time I start up my simulator, so its only going to get worse. I recently changed the wall outlet that my computer is in so could that be a problem? I still got a power surge before I switched though.


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    the2kwans wrote: »
    I think thats what I will do then. It seems to be happening now every time I start up my simulator, so its only going to get worse. I recently changed the wall outlet that my computer is in so could that be a problem? I still got a power surge before I switched though.

    Is your extension cord properly surge-protected, and new?


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    the2kwans
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭the2kwans


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    Is your extension cord properly surge-protected, and new?

    As in the kettle lead for the PC? I am using one that I got off a local PC shop that they threw in with another PC I bought. How can I tell if its surge protected?


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Its a crap PSU so while what Kiki is on about is out of my area of knowledge, you should change that PSU asap, they're flat out unsafe and actually a fire risk.


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    the2kwans
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭the2kwans


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    Its a crap PSU so while what Kiki is on about is out of my area of knowledge, you should change that PSU asap, they're flat out unsafe and actually a fire risk.

    I am hoping to change it as soon as I can. Could you recommend a cheap but reliable/safe PSU?


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    dreamers75
    Registered Users Posts: 20,558 ✭✭✭✭dreamers75


    But yeah PSU is a safe bet but I would test the socket its plugged into. And ensure the power cabling connected to your pc are surge protected.

    What mobo do you have ?


    What was this hardware test that was carried out?


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Surge protector:

    domestic-surge-protection-device.jpg

    Your system power draw is ~250w.

    Cheapest, quality PSU you could get away with:
    XFX TS 430w
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-TS-Wired-Power-Supply/dp/B00O3JHESA?ie=UTF8&tag=pcp0f-21

    Step-up:
    EVGA SuperNova G2 550w
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-SuperNova-Fully-Modular-Supply/dp/B0141B21JG?ie=UTF8&tag=pcp0f-21


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