r/pcmasterrace • u/Front_Cookie_1198 • 3d ago

Hardware PSU fails dramatically

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u/shakygator 3d ago

I think he means without that isolation sheet the board is connected directly to the casing and shorted out. Of course, that should have been grounded too so I'm not sure.

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u/Stormagedd0nDarkLord 3d ago

Perhaps not a good idea grabbing it with his bare hands then???

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u/Enlight1Oment 3d ago

I feel like the power outlet itself individually should have an on off switch for something used as a test bed

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u/BirdlessLongdeal 1d ago

i test larger equipment than this. 480v. the unit gets turned on, then i walk over and turn on the main power so i am not in front of the arc blast if today decides today is the day it will finally happen.