Should I keep using my PSU after my motherboard and SSD is fried?

[MFaze]

Asus motherboard: ROG STRIX B450-I GAMING
MSI Motherboard: B550M-A PRO
Bronze PSU: Cooler Master MWE Bronze 750W 230V
Plat PSU: 1st Player Steampunk PS-750SP 750W

I accidentally fried my SSD and Asus motherboard because I inserted another SSD on the second nvme slot of my motherboard while my PC was on. First SSD seems damaged, stuck at MSI automatic repair, second SSD seems dead as i cannot get out of BIOS, and motherboard seems damaged or dead because it cannot recognized my CPU (red LED appears) even when i switched out the CPU, cmost jumpstart and change the PSU.

When testing my Asus motherboard, I heard an audible beeping noise coming from the Plat PSU, i didn't even turn on the Asus motherboard yet using the screwdriver method. I changed the Plat PSU to the Bronze PSU, the beeping seems to have stopped. I moved the Plat PSU to my MSI motherboard, also no beeping. Seems like the beeping only happens when i use the Plat PSU with the Asus motherboard.

other than that, I heard a deep click sound when I inserted my extension cord, that my Plat PSU is connected to, into my vanity desk power socket when testing it using my MSI motherboard. But all of the switches, on the PSU and the extension cord was off so i didn't know what caused the noise to be produced, this is the first time that i heard my Plat PSU to produce this deep click sound. Maybe it's because I forgot to turn off the power socket of my vanity desk when inserting the extension cord, but none of the socket of my extension cord was switched on so I thought it wouldn't be a problem.

My bronze PSU also made that noise, but it always produces deep click noise. Once when powering up my MSI motherboard and once again when it off. But I just bought the bronze PSU for a 2nd PC so I'm not sure if it's normal or not.

I already ordered a new SSD and motherboard, but now I'm afraid that the accident may have caused some sort of damage to my Plat PSU and will cause some sort of mishap. Should I use it when building my new pc, or take all of my broken components to an electronic repair shop, or should i just throw away my PSU?

 

[Bill_Bright]

A click could just be a relay - a normal sound.

The PSU should probably be tested. To properly and conclusively test a power supply unit (PSU), it must be tested under a variety of realistic "loads" then analyzed for excessive ripple and other anomalies that affect computer stability. This is done by a qualified technician using an oscilloscope or a dedicated power supply “analyzer” - sophisticated (and expensive!) electronic test equipment requiring special training to operate, and a basic knowledge of electronics theory to understand the results. Therefore, conclusively testing a power supply is done in properly equipped electronics repair facilities.

Almost as good is a PSU Tester. However, these testers do not test for ripple and they only provide a single, small "dummy load", not a variety of "realistic" loads. Still, better than nothing and probably good enough for your purpose here.

 

[MFaze]

A click could just be a relay - a normal sound.

The PSU should probably be tested. To properly and conclusively test a power supply unit (PSU), it must be tested under a variety of realistic "loads" then analyzed for excessive ripple and other anomalies that affect computer stability. This is done by a qualified technician using an oscilloscope or a dedicated power supply “analyzer” - sophisticated (and expensive!) electronic test equipment requiring special training to operate, and a basic knowledge of electronics theory to understand the results. Therefore, conclusively testing a power supply is done in properly equipped electronics repair facilities.

Almost as good is a PSU Tester. However, these testers do not test for ripple and they only provide a single, small "dummy load", not a variety of "realistic" loads. Still, better than nothing and probably good enough for your purpose here.

But what about my GPU? am I able to use the same GPU (RTX 3080)? because I'm thinking of testing the GPU in my second PC but I'm afraid that the incident made the GPU to be faulty and can damage other parts in my second PC if i plug it into it.

 

[Bill_Bright]

It is possible one faulty component can damage connected components. So it is possible your graphics card, if damaged, could take out the PSU or motherboard or both. But that is EXTREMELY RARE. Most likely, if damaged, it just won't work.

Unfortunately, there is no way to test a graphics card isolated from other components. You either have to take no chances and toss the card in the recycle bin and buy a new card, or risk it, cross your fingers and toes, and see if it works. If me, I would visually inspect the card. If I saw no burnt components or contacts, or spots that appeared to have overheated, I would risk it.

 

[Redwoodz]

But what about my GPU? am I able to use the same GPU (RTX 3080)? because I'm thinking of testing the GPU in my second PC but I'm afraid that the incident made the GPU to be faulty and can damage other parts in my second PC if i plug it into it.

You never know but it may be ok. Do not use the PSU and motherboard you were using when you had the failure.

 

[MFaze]

It is possible one faulty component can damage connected components. So it is possible your graphics card, if damaged, could take out the PSU or motherboard or both. But that is EXTREMELY RARE. Most likely, if damaged, it just won't work.

Unfortunately, there is no way to test a graphics card isolated from other components. You either have to take no chances and toss the card in the recycle bin and buy a new card, or risk it, cross your fingers and toes, and see if it works. If me, I would visually inspect the card. If I saw no burnt components or contacts, or spots that appeared to have overheated, I would risk it.

You never know but it may be ok. Do not use the PSU and motherboard you were using when you had the failure.

Ok, Thank you for your replies.