Pc won’t start up.

[Voidprojects]

Can’t post the specs without the pc - which won’t start - but it has an i7 processor and nvidia GeForce graphics of some kind; fractal design case and a Corsair vs450 psu.
Around 5 years old, unmodified and always behaved well.
Shut down on Monday as normal, returned Thursday late to hear a ticking noise from the speakers. PC won’t turn on, ticking stops when I turn off the power to the supply. No lights inside, no fans, psu cold. surg protector showing green lights as normal; tried a different kettle lead on a different socket so problem definitely internal. No idea what to take apart to test anything.
any suggestions?

 

[Martinr36]

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[Voidprojects]

Thanks
spec below
Case
FRACTAL DEFINE R5 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE
Promotional Item
FREE Warhammer: Vermintide 2 & XMorph Defense w/ select Intel CPUs!
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Six Core Processor i7-8700 (3.2GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME Z370-P: ATX, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 - DVI, HDMI, 3 x DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st M.2 SSD Drive
256GB SAMSUNG PM961 M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 2800MB/R, 1100MB/W)
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
16x BLU-RAY WRITER DRIVE, 16x DVD ±R/±RW & SOFTWARE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES™ VS-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CoolerMaster Hyper 212X (120mm) Fan CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days
Price: £0.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/intel-z370-pc/NjJm63zW!b/

 

[Voidprojects]

That was march 2018 and well used so it’s not done too badly.

 

[SpyderTracks]

I wouldn't be surprised if the PSU has failed tbh.

 

[Voidprojects]

My thought too. Turns out I have access to a brand new Corsair TX550M which looks good, but will it work as a good alternative? Any likely compatibility issues with connections or voltages Before I take it apart?

 

[SpyderTracks]

My thought too. Turns out I have access to a brand new Corsair TX550M which looks good, but will it work as a good alternative? Any likely compatibility issues with connections or voltages Before I take it apart?

Oh, yeah, would be a much better option, the TXM's are really strong PSUs. and the wattage is more suitable. Has the same connection types and ratings, just more efficient and semi modular.

It's the ticking you mentioned, that can often be a short in the PSU leading off and on and off again.

 

[Voidprojects]

Thank you