Asus motherboard

Hunter32 · 11-27-11, 05:53 PM

Ok, my power supply failed after 2 plus years. Further inspection I found 2 melted wires at the 24 pin connector. So I was right to assume the power supply failed. Now when I looked at the motherboard the you can see burn marks on the m/b connector. I took out the m/b to inspect the backside for burn marks on the board itself but can not visually see any. So the ? is the m/b still good and has anyone else had this problem and did not have to replace the board.

**mullet** · 11-27-11, 09:14 PM

In most occasions the MB is fine. I would just try a new PSU and give it a go. What PSU were you looking at to get? I had an old Antec PSU do that to me long ago.

**Roadhog** · 11-27-11, 09:40 PM

I wouldn't call a motherboard with burn marks fine. Usually when a 24 pin lets go like that it's due to drawing too much power through it with a poor connection. The poor connection could be from the psu side of the plug or from the mobo side.

I would replace both if it was my hardware.

**mullet** · 11-28-11, 10:48 AM

Well he needs a PSU regardless. Why not clean up the connectors on the MB and give it a try. It's not like he can RMA the board because the PSU smoked. It would be nice to know the specs on all of his components.

**Roadhog** · 11-28-11, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mullet

Well he needs a PSU regardless. Why not clean up the connectors on the MB and give it a try. It's not like he can RMA the board because the PSU smoked. It would be nice to know the specs on all of his components.

Yes... but you don't just melt psu wires without a short at the connector like that. There is a good chance it will do the same thing to a new psu. He should also be able to rma the board without a problem if it is still under warranty.

clitosaurus · 11-28-11, 11:26 AM

OP: Don't plug in a new PSU on the motherboard unless you want to chance frying that as well.

frenchy2k1 · 11-28-11, 02:38 PM

a GOOD PSU should have over current, over voltage and safety triggers. ie: it should turn off if it detects you are pulling too much current through a short. Always risky though...

11-27-11, 05:53 PM	#1
Hunter32 Computer Junkie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 103	Asus motherboard Ok, my power supply failed after 2 plus years. Further inspection I found 2 melted wires at the 24 pin connector. So I was right to assume the power supply failed. Now when I looked at the motherboard the you can see burn marks on the m/b connector. I took out the m/b to inspect the backside for burn marks on the board itself but can not visually see any. So the ? is the m/b still good and has anyone else had this problem and did not have to replace the board.

11-27-11, 09:14 PM	#2
mullet Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,997	Re: Asus motherboard In most occasions the MB is fine. I would just try a new PSU and give it a go. What PSU were you looking at to get? I had an old Antec PSU do that to me long ago. __________________ • LIAN-LI PC-A70B • ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA (0701) • i7-3770k + NOCTUA\|NH-D14 • Intel 520 240GB SSD • G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1600 • • EVGA GeForce GTX 680 • PCP&C 750 Quad • ASUS 12x BD-ROM • DELL U2412M E-IPS • Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1 • Logitech Z5500 5.1 •

11-27-11, 09:40 PM	#3
Roadhog Resident Alien Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,776	Re: Asus motherboard I wouldn't call a motherboard with burn marks fine. Usually when a 24 pin lets go like that it's due to drawing too much power through it with a poor connection. The poor connection could be from the psu side of the plug or from the mobo side. I would replace both if it was my hardware.

11-28-11, 10:48 AM	#4
mullet Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,997	Re: Asus motherboard Well he needs a PSU regardless. Why not clean up the connectors on the MB and give it a try. It's not like he can RMA the board because the PSU smoked. It would be nice to know the specs on all of his components. __________________ • LIAN-LI PC-A70B • ASUS MAXIMUS V FORMULA (0701) • i7-3770k + NOCTUA\|NH-D14 • Intel 520 240GB SSD • G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1600 • • EVGA GeForce GTX 680 • PCP&C 750 Quad • ASUS 12x BD-ROM • DELL U2412M E-IPS • Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1 • Logitech Z5500 5.1 •

11-28-11, 11:26 AM	#6
clitosaurus RAWR!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: In the Land Before Time Posts: 30	Re: Asus motherboard OP: Don't plug in a new PSU on the motherboard unless you want to chance frying that as well. __________________ Rig1: intel 990X + 2 X EVGA 3GB GTX580 + 3 X Acer GD235Hz 3D Vision Surround Rig 2: intel 2500K + NVIDIA GTX590 + Dell 3007 WFPHC NVIDIA Focus Group Member NVIDIA Focus Group Members receive free software and/or hardware from NVIDIA from time to time to facilitate the evaluation of NVIDIA products. However, the opinions expressed are solely those of the Members.

11-28-11, 02:38 PM	#7
frenchy2k1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 446	Re: Asus motherboard a GOOD PSU should have over current, over voltage and safety triggers. ie: it should turn off if it detects you are pulling too much current through a short. Always risky though... __________________ As the universe is curved, there cannot be a straight answer...