LeftEyeBlind In Runtime Messages 482 Location America Aug 21, 2007 #1 What could the smell of hot plastic comming from a new build mean? It works fine, but right after I turn it on, I start to smell something.
What could the smell of hot plastic comming from a new build mean? It works fine, but right after I turn it on, I start to smell something.
P phucng_10 Fully Optimized Messages 2,456 Location San Jose, California Aug 21, 2007 #2 Something is getting burnt..? Wires insulation? Case? Check around and see. Or it could just be the fresh smell of a new build.
Something is getting burnt..? Wires insulation? Case? Check around and see. Or it could just be the fresh smell of a new build.
OP OP LeftEyeBlind In Runtime Messages 482 Location America Aug 21, 2007 #3 What exactly would a new build smell like as opposed to something getting burnt
P phucng_10 Fully Optimized Messages 2,456 Location San Jose, California Aug 21, 2007 #4 I didn't really smell anything when I turned on my new build. Could it be the fans?
veedubfreak Golden Master Messages 6,979 Aug 21, 2007 #5 You'll definately be able to smell if something is shorting out. A brand new machine usually has a slight odor to it from all of the electronics seating. If you have ever had something fry, its a smell you dont forget.
You'll definately be able to smell if something is shorting out. A brand new machine usually has a slight odor to it from all of the electronics seating. If you have ever had something fry, its a smell you dont forget.
Apokalipse Golden Master Messages 14,559 Location Melbourne, Australia Aug 21, 2007 #6 I would guess power supply. That's where it would have enough power running through it to make plastic burn (and therefore smell bad)
I would guess power supply. That's where it would have enough power running through it to make plastic burn (and therefore smell bad)
OP OP LeftEyeBlind In Runtime Messages 482 Location America Aug 22, 2007 #7 Meh, it went away. Running great now.
P phucng_10 Fully Optimized Messages 2,456 Location San Jose, California Aug 22, 2007 #9 peterhuang913 said: Maybe it was a fart. Click to expand... The smell of beans isn't a good scene.