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The psu fail tag covers discussions about power supply unit failures in custom PC builds, often leading to startup repair loops and hardware troubleshooting. In one example, a user experienced a PSU fail while gaming, with symptoms including screen and keyboard failure followed by a burning smell. The thread explores diagnosing PSU issues and their impact on system stability, particularly in Windows 7 environments. Topics include identifying PSU failure signs, replacing faulty units, and resolving boot loops caused by power supply problems. This tag is relevant for users seeking help with PSU-related failures and their effects on PC performance and startup behavior.
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    Windows 7 Please Help - Startup Repair Loop on custom PC build

    hi there, I'll describe my initial problem first: Packard bell PC imedia something, radeon sapphire 5670 HD GPU upgrade, recent (Jan 2012) windows 7 64 bit custom install upgrade from vista 32 bit, during which i backed up all files on a Samsung external hard drive, then did a complete hard...
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    • boot issues corrupted files custom pc diagnostics error loop external drive failure gaming graphics card hard drive memory issues motherboard overclocking pc build psu fail reboot loop startup repair system restore troubleshooting windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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