This PSU is fine?

[valen99]

Hello guys, im currently having troubles with my actual PSU, every time that i use a heavy application the PC just turn off and when it turn on the bios give me a mesage "POWER SUPPLY SURGE DURING THE PREVIOUS POWER ON".
Im having this problem since 1 month ago, i already tried new updating drivers, and reconnecting all the cables.

My sistem config is the next (i built it like 4 years ago):
I7 4790k (no oc)
GTX 970 (no oc)
12gb of ram 1333mhz
1 intel 540s ssd, 1 WD Blue hdd
Asus z97-Pro Gamer
NZXT Hale 82 v2 700w

So, im looking for a new PSU and i dont have a lot of money right now. I found this PSU for a really good price:
SEASONIC 520W S12II 80+Bronze

This PSU is fine with my sistem?

 

[FreedomEclipse]

How old is the PSU?

 

[jboydgolfer]

Might be Time to order a new power supply

Try removing your video card and running off the internal graphics, see if you get the same issue.

 

[valen99]

How old is the PSU?

the same as all the sistem, 4 years

 

[cucker tarlson]

that asus anti surge is the first thing I'd disable in my system,many people have reported false alarms.

 

[Bill_Bright]

I really don't like that ASUS anti-surge feature because it frequently (if not more often than that! ) reports problems with the PSU when in reality, the PSU is just fine! The problem ends up being problems with the regulator circuits on the motherboard itself, a failing surge and spike protector the PSU is plugged into, or an excessive surge or spike coming off the grid.

Typically, when on motherboard maker comes up with a good idea, it is not long before the other makers follow suit. But AFAIK, none of them have with any sincere interest.

It sure would not hurt to swap in another PSU and see what happens, but I have known many ASUS motherboard users who simply disabled that feature and continued to use the computer with no problems.

 

[valen99]

Might be Time to order a new power supply

Try removing your video card and running off the internal graphics, see if you get the same issue.

I should add this:
This problem only occurs with 3D heavy applications, like dying light, battlefield 1, etc.

So i started to test some things, i made a memtest86, everything fine, i made a intel burn test like 2 hours and no problems, but when i do a sintetic load with furmak at 4k x8msaa, the first time the program crashed (not windows or the computer, only furmark) to minutes after the test started, the second time i tested furmark the computer crashed with the asus power surge message.

 

[Bill_Bright]

Well, I see cucker tarlson beat me by a couple seconds - but to me, we just validated each other's post.

 

[EarthDog]

that asus anti surge is the first thing I'd disable in my system,many people have reported false alarms.

Try this first. Nzxt hale was a decent unit and chances are low it will take anything out with it.

If its only 3d... try updating drivers... and stop using furmark to test! Loop 3dmark.

 

[valen99]

I really don't like that ASUS anti-surge feature because it frequently (if not more often than that! ) reports problems with the PSU when in reality, the PSU is just fine! The problem ends up being problems with the regulator circuits on the motherboard itself, a failing surge and spike protector the PSU is plugged into, or an excessive surge or spike coming off the grid.
Typically, when on motherboard maker comes up with a good idea, it is not long before the other makers follow suit. But AFAIK, none of them have with any sincere interest.
It sure would not hurt to swap in another PSU and see what happens, but I have known many ASUS motherboard users who simply disabled that feature and continued to use the computer with no problems.

that asus anti surge is the first thing I'd disable in my system,many people have reported false alarms.

I can try to disabling this feature, but i had this on since when i built the PC 4 years ago but know its giving me problems.
I just dont want to fry my entire pc, there is a way that if i disable it i can take some kind of risk?

 

[Bill_Bright]

there is a way that if i disable it i can take some kind of risk?

The best way is to power your computer, monitor and all your network gear through a "good" UPS with AVR.

 

[valen99]

Try this first. Nzxt hale was a decent unit and chances are low it will take anything out with it.

If its only 3d... try updating drivers... and stop using furmark to test! Loop 3dmark.

I already tried 4 drivers updates (all WHQL and one from 2016), and also reinstalled windows and this keeps happening.

It not only occurs with furmark, i have the same problem with dying light or battlefield 1 (i bought frost punk and i cant play it because my pc crash)

Also i will add this:
The reads from the bios of the voltage are:
5v -> 5.120v
3.3v -> 3.37v
12v -> 11.808v

And also i keep an aye with HWMonitor while i recreated the crash with furmark and this where the results:
5v -> MIN: 5.120V MAX: 5.120V
3.3v -> MIN: 3.296v MAX: 3.360V
12v -> MIN: 11.808v MAX: 12.096V

 

[Bill_Bright]

Your voltages are good. You are allowed ±5% variance.

You should also test your outlets with a AC Outlet Tester to ensure your outlet is properly wired and grounded. I recommend one with a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupt) indicator as it can be used to test bathroom and kitchen outlets (outlets near water) too. These testers can be found for your type and voltage outlet, foreign or domestic, (like this one for the UK) at most home improvement stores, or even the electrical department at Wal-Mart. Use it to test all the outlets in the home and if a fault is shown, have it fixed by a qualified electrician.

 

[valen99]

Your voltages are good. You are allowed ±5% variance.

You should also test your outlets with a AC Outlet Tester to ensure your outlet is properly wired and grounded. I recommend one with a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupt) indicator as it can be used to test bathroom and kitchen outlets (outlets near water) too. These testers can be found for your type and voltage outlet, foreign or domestic, (like this one for the UK) at most home improvement stores, or even the electrical department at Wal-Mart. Use it to test all the outlets in the home and if a fault is shown, have it fixed by a qualified electrician.

Oh, i dont have ground on my electrical instalation, its because i live in a very old flat (i think the building is 30 years old). But i had been living here like 11 years and i didnt have problems with my electrical instalation before.
But i didnt have this problem before, ¿maybe something is making a short circuit on the pc, and because i dont have ground its turning off?

I will try pluging the computer on other plug and i have a multimeter so i will try to check the voltage.

multimeter so i will try to check the voltage.

I just tested the voltage from the outlet and it seems fine, its 225v (in my country, Argentina, whe use 220v).

 

[jboydgolfer]

This problem only occurs with 3D heavy applications,

It could be the power draw from your GPU

live in a very old flat (i think the building is 30 years old

"Old"?!? 30 years? I have clothes that are older than that. The last house I lived in was built in the 1600s but I do understand what it's like to have no ground in your plugs, it gets kind of annoying having to tear those things out of all your electronics

 

[Jetster]

Update the firmware on the motherboard

 

[valen99]

that asus anti surge is the first thing I'd disable in my system,many people have reported false alarms.

I really don't like that ASUS anti-surge feature because it frequently (if not more often than that! ) reports problems with the PSU when in reality, the PSU is just fine! The problem ends up being problems with the regulator circuits on the motherboard itself, a failing surge and spike protector the PSU is plugged into, or an excessive surge or spike coming off the grid.

Hello! I desactivated the asus power surge feature, now the computer doesnt turn off with dying light or something, but instead everything crash (except for windows).
What i mean? For example i was 7 minutes on dying light and the game just crashed with the error mesage:
resize buffer failed: device removed, according to google its has been caused by the grapichs card, im donwloading again Frost Punk and Battlefield 1 to see if both crash or what.

At least the computer dosnt turn off, that is kind of a progress??
Maybe its the gpu that is bad?

 

[Jetster]

Fill out your specs, remove the GPU and try it

 

[eidairaman1]

Nzxt is known for cases, not psus.

Swap it

 

[John Naylor]

1. With no OCs, you should be fine with the < 5% voltage variation. With moderate OC's, Id want < 2% .... serious OC no more than 1%.

2. The 970 can draw over 200 watts, since we don't know the model, can't give ya better numbers.

3. The Seasonic 520 is a great PSU ... Im guessing at max you pull about 356 watts which gives 42% headroom, more than enough. The original Hale82N 750 (OEM = FSP) wasn't so hot ... Other models sharing this Sirfa platform are Chieftec A-135 New 400-650, OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ-FTY550 , Rosewill Hive S 550/650

The V2 700 (OEM = Sirtec) I'm sure wasn't as good. The Hale72 750-M was made by Seasonic and that wasn't so hot either... see below.

Hale 750 (Seasonic) http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=297

Seaonic S12 520 http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=185

Worth having a kil-o-watt meter
https://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Ele...B00009MDBU/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0

 

[lexluthermiester]

I really don't like that ASUS anti-surge feature because it frequently (if not more often than that! ) reports problems with the PSU when in reality, the PSU is just fine! The problem ends up being problems with the regulator circuits on the motherboard itself, a failing surge and spike protector the PSU is plugged into, or an excessive surge or spike coming off the grid.

Typically, when on motherboard maker comes up with a good idea, it is not long before the other makers follow suit. But AFAIK, none of them have with any sincere interest.

It sure would not hurt to swap in another PSU and see what happens, but I have known many ASUS motherboard users who simply disabled that feature and continued to use the computer with no problems.

Would normally agree with this.

Fill out your specs

Specs were stated in the OP.

At least the computer dosnt turn off, that is kind of a progress??
Maybe its the gpu that is bad?

These symptoms are indicative of a failing PSU. Replace your Power Supply soon! That Seasonic is a good one.

 

[valen99]

2. The 970 can draw over 200 watts, since we don't know the model, can't give ya better numbers.

3. The Seasonic 520 is a great PSU ... Im guessing at max you pull about 356 watts which gives 42% headroom, more than enough. The original Hale82N 750 (OEM = FSP) wasn't so hot ... Other models sharing this Sirfa platform are Chieftec A-135 New 400-650, OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ-FTY550 , Rosewill Hive S 550/650

The V2 700 (OEM = Sirtec) I'm sure wasn't as good. The Hale72 750-M was made by Seasonic and that wasn't so hot either... see below.

Hale 750 (Seasonic) http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=297

Seaonic S12 520 http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story5&reid=185

Worth having a kil-o-watt meter
https://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Ele...B00009MDBU/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0

Its a Zotac GTX 970 dual fan, its just come with normal clock and 6+6 pin (model number: ZT-90101-10P)
The zotac page says that the GTX 970 consump 145w.
So, the seasonic 520w should be fine? I expect that with this psu i dont gonna have more problems

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[R-T-B]

Most likely a new PSU will fix your issues. However, it never hurts to look for a vendor with a friendly return policy (if possible) just in case.

 

[eidairaman1]

Its a Zotac GTX 970 dual fan, its just come with normal clock and 6+6 pin (model number: ZT-90101-10P)
The zotac page says that the GTX 970 consump 145w.
So, the seasonic 520w should be fine? I expect that with this psu i dont gonna have more problems

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Higher quality build than the corsair vx, if you are in doubt get a 650 or 750 Watt unit.

 

[Gorstak]

Could be one of the usb ports is malfunctioning, I'd remove the hubs...could also be one of the sata ports is malfunctioning

did you connect something new a month ago?