I have to much 'pop'

TiZakit · 24-January-03, 09:38 PM

My computer sometimes emits a loud POP! A dry pop like pop corn, seems to be comming from the upper section on the comp. The first time it happened I took everything apart to see what it was and couldn't find a prob. Just happened again. Plz help.

BZA · 24-January-03, 09:41 PM

could it be a spark? like, an arc from a stray molex connector and the side of your case?

how old are your drives, give complete specs.

TiZakit · 24-January-03, 09:55 PM

well everthing is new except for one drive that im gonna take out cause its just an eyesore. doesn't sould like an arc but i'll look complete spec are as follows...

AMD XP 1800+ @ 1.66 Ghz
MSI KT3 Ultra2-R
Samsung PC-2700 512MB RAM
GF4 Ti 4200 64MB
MA XTOR 30GB (not sure which type) HDD
Lite On 48x24x48
Generic 32x CD-ROM
HP Floppy Drive
Generic 56K modem
ATI TV-WONDER (Just bought from Ti dude put in yesterday)
Generic 400w PSU

I think thats every thing and anything
thanks

NoSlak · 24-January-03, 10:07 PM

do you smell anything after you hear that?burning scent?

TiZakit · 24-January-03, 10:11 PM

no smell, no visual burning, I even took apart the PSU and looked in there.

Gamma_Goblin · 24-January-03, 10:17 PM

ahh i had the same problem. i had molex connector that was kinda wack, and the contacts were a lil long. every once in awhile it would make a cracking noice

it was cuz it touched the frame of the comp or sumthin. it never damaged anything or even caused the comp top shut down or malfunction but i'd bet that is ur prob.

i'd secure the connectors w/ rubberbands temporarily too see if that was wat the prob was

brandon

TiZakit · 24-January-03, 10:34 PM

secured them, ill see if it happens again, running with my side off now, dang my ventiallation is bad, normal 46 degree down to 32 with no side!

TiZakit · 25-January-03, 02:07 AM

Well, it turned out to be the PSU, it was actually smoking eairler, its not now but im buying a new.... Anyone have3 a decent one 4 sell?

Tom10167 · 25-January-03, 09:13 PM

While on the topic.. anyone know of a REALLY quiet PSU, I don't care much about power or price.

scapegoat · 25-January-03, 09:39 PM

Check out one of the sponsers, ExoticPC, they have a whole section of >20db items including PSU's

mirage · 25-January-03, 09:51 PM

Anandtech did a good review on high end psu's. The antec was the quietest. Here is the link.

annandtech psu review

One thing I thought was interesting is that most power supplies are made by only 4 companys. Makes you wonder how much difference there really is between a $100 enermax and a $50 enlight.

24-January-03, 09:38 PM		#1 (permalink)
TiZakit Apex Tech Demi-God	I have to much 'pop' My computer sometimes emits a loud POP! A dry pop like pop corn, seems to be comming from the upper section on the comp. The first time it happened I took everything apart to see what it was and couldn't find a prob. Just happened again. Plz help.

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24-January-03, 09:41 PM		#2 (permalink)
BZA Semin-Hoe-Le Supp-Hoe-Ter	could it be a spark? like, an arc from a stray molex connector and the side of your case? how old are your drives, give complete specs.

24-January-03, 09:55 PM		#3 (permalink)
TiZakit Apex Tech Demi-God	well everthing is new except for one drive that im gonna take out cause its just an eyesore. doesn't sould like an arc but i'll look complete spec are as follows... AMD XP 1800+ @ 1.66 Ghz MSI KT3 Ultra2-R Samsung PC-2700 512MB RAM GF4 Ti 4200 64MB MA XTOR 30GB (not sure which type) HDD Lite On 48x24x48 Generic 32x CD-ROM HP Floppy Drive Generic 56K modem ATI TV-WONDER (Just bought from Ti dude put in yesterday) Generic 400w PSU I think thats every thing and anything thanks

24-January-03, 10:07 PM		#4 (permalink)
NoSlak Gridiron	do you smell anything after you hear that?burning scent?

24-January-03, 10:11 PM		#5 (permalink)
TiZakit Apex Tech Demi-God	no smell, no visual burning, I even took apart the PSU and looked in there.

24-January-03, 10:17 PM		#6 (permalink)
Gamma_Goblin Senor Cisner-Hoes	ahh i had the same problem. i had molex connector that was kinda wack, and the contacts were a lil long. every once in awhile it would make a cracking noice it was cuz it touched the frame of the comp or sumthin. it never damaged anything or even caused the comp top shut down or malfunction but i'd bet that is ur prob. i'd secure the connectors w/ rubberbands temporarily too see if that was wat the prob was brandon

24-January-03, 10:34 PM		#7 (permalink)
TiZakit Apex Tech Demi-God	secured them, ill see if it happens again, running with my side off now, dang my ventiallation is bad, normal 46 degree down to 32 with no side!

25-January-03, 02:07 AM		#8 (permalink)
TiZakit Apex Tech Demi-God	Well, it turned out to be the PSU, it was actually smoking eairler, its not now but im buying a new.... Anyone have3 a decent one 4 sell?

25-January-03, 09:13 PM		#9 (permalink)
Tom10167 Apex Tech Maniac	While on the topic.. anyone know of a REALLY quiet PSU, I don't care much about power or price.

25-January-03, 09:39 PM		#10 (permalink)
scapegoat Apex Tech God	Check out one of the sponsers, ExoticPC, they have a whole section of >20db items including PSU's

25-January-03, 09:51 PM		#11 (permalink)
mirage Apex Advanced Techie	Anandtech did a good review on high end psu's. The antec was the quietest. Here is the link. annandtech psu review One thing I thought was interesting is that most power supplies are made by only 4 companys. Makes you wonder how much difference there really is between a $100 enermax and a $50 enlight.