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cathodes just went really dim.

m3ta1head

m3ta1head

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I was sitting at my computer when I noticed that the light from my computer became noticeably dimmer. I looked at the window, and it seemed as though the cathodes were not giving off any light. However, when I removed the side panel and looked at them, they were still blue, but extremely dim. I started shuffling around the transformer and they started flashing a bit...one of my fans in my case also became NOTICEABLY louder, like it was overvolting or something. I then shut down the system via rocker switch on power supply, restarted, and the cathodes were fine, and the fan was running at normal speed again :confused: Should I be worried? WTF was that? :confused:

I have a Fortron 450w, 11 case fans, 2 hard drives, and 1 cd drive, if that helps.
 
all teh plugs connected firmly? psu plug nice and firm? check all the connections first before u start doing any testing
 
omz said:
all teh plugs connected firmly? psu plug nice and firm? check all the connections first before u start doing any testing
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Yes, I made sure of that too.
 
If they are cheap cathodes the transformer usualy goes bad. Ive had that happen a few times with my 10 dollar cathodes from frys
 
If you have one, connect a volt meter to the case wiring to see if there are any fluctuations.
 
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