Curse

Dmitry · Mar 31, 2007, 09:29 AM // 09:29

i bought a new gfx card x1950pro and also had to buy a new power supply unit to pull the gfx

so i bought this Xion 2.0 600w PSU
installed and everything worked fine, later when i returned home in the evening, i clicked the startup button, the back light came on, the fans started but only for a fraction of a second! and then turned off!!! and wouldnt repeat again!

so i thought i burnt it out somehow, but then when i tried a diffrent socket....the same thing happened! and a diffrent lead? again same thing

everytime a new power source is added

i cheked the leads everything worked fine, i put in my old psu unit and it works

i even used a different PC and installed my new PSU on it to try but the same thing happens...

can some one please diognose wtf is wrong with this? cos im really hung over and my head is about to crack if i think any more

Dex · Mar 31, 2007, 06:19 PM // 18:19

Assuming you have everything connected properly, it sounds like your PSU is garbage. Who makes Xion anyway? Was it a cheap PSU? DO NOT buy cheap PSUs. PC Power & Cooling, Antec, Seasonic, Enermax, Sparkle, OCZ, Hiper and several other brands are recommended. I've never heard of Xion.

EDIT:
Upon a few minutes of research, it looks like your PSU may be made by Deer unless it's part of their PowerReal line. Deer are junk. Sorry, my friend. I'd try to return the PSU and get a better one.

Also check the switch on the back of the PSU and make sure it's set to the proper voltage for your country (which is...?).

Dmitry · Mar 31, 2007, 11:10 PM // 23:10

its ireland and the switch is blocked with a sticker saying 230v only, yeah i filed a return policy just waiting for them to get back on that, ill just buy some other one in a shop in the city hopefully, if not i already found a nice hyper one.

the xion is all eye candy but no quality, the bloody website is just rediculous at how much help it doesnt offer! www.xioneuro.com

Tachyon · Apr 01, 2007, 01:46 AM // 01:46

Dump that PSU and get a decent one! Myself, I use the Hiper TypeR 580W but just look at the above post for the best brands you can buy.

I still say get Hiper by the way!.

Dmitry · Apr 01, 2007, 04:20 PM // 16:20

yeh io was talking to my friend from cs who dabbles in all electronics and pc stuff, and as soon as i told him i hear a ticking sound from it he replied *ah, the rail is broke, replacement, cant fix it* so i filed for RMA but they will take days doing it ffs