Possible GA-MA770T-UD3 problem

[absic]

Have you checked that your PSU is functioning properly.

I built a PC for a friend and he came back to me with similar problems and it turned out to be a faulty PSU.

I replaced it with a different PSU only for the problem to re-appear a couple of days later. Luckily the 3rd PSU has been OK and he has had no further trouble.

[Dark Mantis]

Yes, I too would suspect the PSU as giving the problem. But if you are going to replace it make sure that you get a good quality one with a single 12V rail of about 700W

[jeggsy]

I had swapped the PSU earlier when I first started having problems. It was swapped with another Antec 550w of the same model.

Surely this PSU would be providing enough watts/amps for this system ?

I know Antec isn't the best make of PSU on the market but surley it should be good enough for this ?

[absic]

Yes I agree that your PSU should be adequate but I had to RMA two PSU's as they were both faulty before I got one that was working properly.

If you have a voltmeter you can test what power you are getting through each of the connectors to eliminate the PSU as the cause of your problems but that is the first place I would be looking, especially reagrding the symptoms your PC is having.

[jeggsy]

right guys... an update.

Left it a few days and been thinking about this problem. I might get hold of a new Corsair TX 650w PSU and some Corsair DDR3 memory for the board whilst In the meantime, I'll try and get the old motherboard RMA'ed just to be sure.

The Corsair memory is the type that is on the approved list of the Gigabyte motherboard list.

Do you guys think that the Corsair TX 650w PSU will be fine ? ?  It's got more juice that the original Antec. Read many reviews about the PSU and all look good.

Anybody used this PSU on one of these motherboards ? ?

Was trying to build this system on a resonable budget but still using fairly descent components, Antec, kingston etc. but I'm starting to think it may be worth spending a bit extra and get some higher spec/quality components like Corsair just to be sure.

What you guys think ? ?

[Dark Mantis]

There are many people running the Corsair TX650 on Gigabyte boards so I don't see why there should be a problem with yours. They are good PSUs and I use a Corsair HX850 myself.

[bytheway_r]

I'm not sure I understand it all but it'd seem to me that it's either your PSU, RAM or your case. Have you tried taking the MB out again and trying to run it like that?

As for the Corsair PSU - it's just like in the reviews. It's a good one for the money but does run a little hot. From what I heard it's not a problem, though. Generally, it should be far more than enough for your system. Mind you, it has a lot of cables that can be quite hard to hide.

I have never heard of a PSU - motherboard compatibility issue

[Dark Mantis]

bytheway_r ...where have you beeen hiding? There have been many such cases on the forum especially a few months ago. It was new to me also at the time.

[bytheway_r]

I got caught, eh?

Took it easy over the holidays and New Year's as I'm spending enough time in front of the PC as it is . As for PC problems - let's not forget my moody wall socket that tends to fail me every now and then. I hope it won't give up on me altogether if I buy an even more power hungry GPU someday .

[Dark Mantis]

You are going to have to get that wiring in your house fixed sometime before you blow yourself and computer up 

[bytheway_r]

Not my house so I can't really do a whole lot about it. Maybe I'll get my hands on a 4870x2 or GTX 295 if I'll be able to find a good deal and then we'll see. I hope I won't burn anything out .

[absic]

Not actually used the Corsair 650 on the GA-MA770T-UD3 but I am using a Corsair 620Watt Modular PSU on my current system of the GA-890FXA-UD5, Phenom ii X6 1090T (O/C to 3.8GHz), Sapphire 4850X2 Graphics Card plus 4 HDD's and a DVD/CD writer without any issues.

I do tend to abuse my kit with all of the testing and reconfiguring that I do but the Corsair PSU I have has been a solid investment and well worth the money paid for it.

[Dark Mantis]

The trouble is absic as with all these things specs can change and all these resellers of PSUs only buy them in from the manufacturers. Sometimes from one and sometimes from another. I must say though that I have always found Corsair to be excellent models whoever the manufacturer.

[jeggsy]

Just to double-check guys:-

This Corsair memory -  TWIN3X2048-1333C9DHX 2x 1Gb XMS3 DDR3 modules are compatible with the GA-MA770T-UD3 motherboard. I have double-checked on the Corsair site and it's listed as compatible.

The approved memory list for this motherboard on the Gigabyte site has Corsair 1333C9DHX listed which I pressume is the same type.

I'm going to order this memory and the Corsair 650w TX PSU in the next day or two and see what this brings.

I'm talking with the company I got the motherboard off to see what they say about RMA'ing it to be on the safe side.