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recent
02-06-2011, 10:19 AM
Hei there, i got a problem with my computer.

Every time i switch it ON, the breaker switches off.
have to repeat it, for like 3-4 times, until it stays on.

I have nothing on in the same circuit and its a "20 A breaker, with GFI"

What should i do, i think the problem is with big computer starting Peak power ?

or is it beacuse, the circuit has 2 GFI breakers. ? cause i'm living on second story with 1 BR, 1 bathroom and closet and they are all in the same circuit.

Down where is the breaker box, the breaker has GFI + in the bathroom, have the power outlet with GFI, does this affect on it ? or no ? :shrug:

here is the system. :)

Antec 850W SG-850 Signature
Intel Core i7 930
EVGA X58 FTW3
EVGA GTS 450 Super Clocked
Kingston 3 x 1 GB DDR3 1600 Mhz, CL8
Western Digital 1,5 TB WD15000CSRTL, 7200 rpm, 64 mb
Asus 24x DVD Writer DRW-24B3LT

yngndrw
02-06-2011, 12:07 PM
Sounds like you have an intermittent ground fault. You should try it on a different circuit to get a better picture of what's broken.

recent
02-06-2011, 01:15 PM
Yeah, gotta try that, but right now i don't have a case atm.
Get the case tuesday.

Big Lar
02-07-2011, 06:17 AM
Sounds like a worn out GFI, this happens on occasion over time. The SG 850 does hit kinda hard at startup but it shouldn't be tripping the GFI.

CryptiK
03-18-2011, 11:26 PM
A reviewer of this PSU had exactly the same problem. May have been Hard forum, or anand, cant remember. They had to use a non GFI power outlet to do the review. Never gave an actual reason for what was causing it.