PC problem again.

[Velink5972]

I usually by from these two:

https://shopee.com.my/

Or this, since it’s in Mandarin, I thought I would help to find the unit first.

https://m.intl.taobao.com/?scm=20140651.100.my.1036260626_taobao&gclid=CjwKCAjwvZv0BRA8EiwAD9T2VUJm4saeAlcij1D1GAsi7xtj_t66UdX6MmFUsCWn54P6pZbjBM9-XRoC2_oQAvD_BwE

Since one of them is a chinese website, here’s the name for psu in mandarin:

电脑供电电源

[phillpower2]

Best example that I could find Corsair CX550M here

[Velink5972]

Can u please try this link too?

https://www.lazada.com.my/

If the search results is still corsair, I would go with that decision.

[phillpower2]

Least expensive that I would suggest is the Corsair here

As a rule of thumb I would not normally suggest the use of anything less than a Gold efficiency rated PSU be used when there is anything more than the most basic of GPUs involved but when the GPU has already been in use i drop it a notch to Bronze efficiency rated but no lower.

Just so that you are aware, the VS range of PSU was an earlier budget range of Corsair PSU that were not intended for anything more than a school or office type PC, VS = Value Series and this version of PSU has now been superseded by the CV range which to my thinking most likely means Corsair Value, the below is what Corsair recommend their CV PSUs be used for;

CORSAIR CV power supplies are ideal for powering your new home or office PC, with 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency guaranteed to continuously deliver full wattage to your system.

Avoid the temptation to go for anything less than the CX range of PSU and only use them with an add on GPU that is not out of the box new.

[Velink5972]

Then, CX 550 it is. I’ll need more time to get the psu since delivery takes longer time in this covid 19 time period.

[phillpower2]

No problem, we will mark your thread as pending for now and check back with you mid week if we don`t hear back from you first.

[Velink5972]

It’s a Corsair CX 550M
Cost me around Malaysian Ringgit 300

[phillpower2]

Deleted the users previous post as it was totally irrelevant and all that it has done is confuse the matter and I need to ask do you now have a Corsair CX 550M PSU powering the computer.

[Velink5972]

I ordered it, but it hasn’t been delivered out to me yet.

[phillpower2]

Thanks, see what I mean about how people that are offering no help at all can cause confusion

I possibly get a couple of hundred emails a day from around the world and can do without people posting nonsense that ends up in my inbox, it just means that genuine folk have to wait longer while I have to read the trash.

[phillpower2]

Velink5972

We can`t keep asking for an update from you so should you still need help once the PSU has arrived send a member of staff a PM and we can reopen your thread.

[phillpower2]

Thread re opened as requested via PM from Velink5972.

Please update your thread as best that you can, this includes confirming the PSU that you purchased and what you would like assistance with.

[Velink5972]

Hi guys, i’ve received the psu corsair cx550m as suggested. Should I install both stick? What’s the next step?

[phillpower2]

How to physically test your RAM.

[COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]The following checks require the computer case to be opened so take the following safety precautions 1st, disconnect the power cord from the wall socket, press the case power button for twenty seconds or so to get rid of any residual charge in the system, take anti static precautions before touching anything inside, you can do this by touching a bare metal part of the case or PSU or if a notebook by touching a household radiator or associated copper feed pipe.

Have a pencil and notepad to hand.

Remove each stick of RAM and blow out the memory slots.

Insert the first stick of RAM in memory slot one, reconnect the power and in the case of a desktop computer the video to screen cable.

Power up the computer and see how it goes.

Make a note of the results.

Repeat the procedure until the first stick of RAM has been tested in each memory slot and the results written down.

Remove the first stick of RAM and put it to one side on top of a piece of paper with the number one on it for identification purposes.

Repeat the procedure with all RAM until each stick has been tested in all slots, the results written down and the sticks identified numerically.

Now the really long winded part;

If no individual stick of memory or slot on the MB has an obvious problem all of the above needs to be repeated but this time by running Memtest 86 for each stick of RAM and in each slot on the MB and[COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)] for at least 4/5 passes, for some reason that many of us cannot explain a stick of RAM may work in one slot on a MB but not in another.

Please note that some MBs (motherboards) will not boot unless there is RAM in slot one, adjust any testing to suit.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[Velink5972]

Ok, I just run the basic test:

1. Stick A in DIMM A (No problem)
2. Stick A in DIMM B (PC rapid restarting.)
   Take the stick out, blow the slot and reinstall. (No problem)
3. Stick B in DIMM A (No problem)
4. Stick B in DIMM B (No problem)

I will do the Memtest later.