A bit of a problem....

Check voltage on all power lines 5V (red), 12V (yellow), 3.3V (orange), -12V (blue), 5VSB (violet), Power Good (grey) against ground (black). As you are online, will be typing more.
 
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If voltages are correct, it can be noise on the power lines. You have to inspect mobo for bulged capacitors (it might be solid state polymer or tantalum though). The same with power supply. But be careful, never open enclosure with power cord attached and don't to touch high voltage section (even power cord us unplugged).

Edit: Some PSU have separate 12V sections on the main ATX connector, 12V connector and GPU connector. Check voltage on each one.

It is easier it to use another PSU. Added: Just repeat clearing CMOS procedure after swapping PSU.
 
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To test do I simply plug the power cord in and "switch on" the PSU then connect the meter?
 
Even if the voltages are correct does not mean the PSU is fine. You can have the correct voltages but it might not be able to deliver the required current under load.
 
ponder said:
Even if the voltages are correct does not mean the PSU is fine. You can have the correct voltages but it might not be able to deliver the required current under load.
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The PSU has a "dusty burnt" smell to it, can this be a clue?
 
Here are some results:

Red: 5.5V
Yellow: 13.1V
Orange: 3.7V
Blue: 12.2V
Purple: 5.7V
Grey: 5.5V
 
Both 5V (5% 4.75V-5.25V) and3.3V (5% 3.135V-3.465V) are well outside ATX specification. Also 12V (yellow), but it is less critical). Stop using this power supply. It can damage all PC components (mobo, expansion cards, hard drives...) (if it didn't do it already).
 
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Ok, so Matrix warehouse tested my whole rig, PSU,Mobo are blown because of the tripping of the sub station next door to us, now what do I do?
 
Rickster said:
Ok, so Matrix warehouse tested my whole rig, PSU,Mobo are blown because of the tripping of the sub station next door to us, now what do I do?
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If you are short of cash, you could ask a friend to repair it, but I wouldn't try to repair this one, as PSU has probably design problem, it shouldn't fail this way. I woudn't trust it anymore (nor any other of the same brand).
 
sajunky said:
If you are short of cash, you could ask a friend to repair it, but I wouldn't try to repair this one, as PSU has probably design problem, it shouldn't fail this way. I woudn't trust it anymore (nor any other of the same brand).
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I bought the Xigmatek Vector S 850W 80+ silver, but im wondering if I can RMA the Mobo even if the product fault wasn't cause by the product its self.
 
Rickster said:
I bought the Xigmatek Vector S 850W 80+ silver, but im wondering if I can RMA the Mobo even if the product fault wasn't cause by the product its self.
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Tell them truth, technician will check if mobo is working and look for physical damages which voids warranty and doesn't care what customer says.
 
Just send it in without saying anything except it does not work.
 
Ah! Id like to add on the mobo its self, it says Anti-Surge, so i can play that card. :D
 
How do you know it failed on the surge, or other reason?
 
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So I felt like formatting my C drive today, i went into my UEFI Bios and i dragged the installation disk to the front of the boot queue, rebooted, and now the screen wont display anything and my keyboard wont light up. What could of happened?
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Rickster said:
I removed the GPU, still no signal from onboard GPU,USB and ps2 ports are dead. I think i may have bricked this board...
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What else could it be?

Power station blew -> blew the PSU which blew the mobo.
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erm ... if you say so :whistle:
 
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