sparking sound and then shutdown

[trigger.nick]

I was playing a game and then there was a loud sparking sound and the pc shutdown itself. I could also smell the sparking. My configuration is:

2.4 ghz quad core
4 gb ram
2 gb gfx card (9800 gt geforce)
1tb hdd

What could be the issue? I am really nervous about the system as it holds a lot of important data and has been only 18 months since i bought it.

[krishnandu.sarkar]

The problem can't be said like that. You need to open your cabby. If you are afraid of doing that and troubleshoot it, then better call some technician.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by trigger.nick

I was playing a game and then there was a loud sparking sound and the pc shutdown itself. I could also smell the sparking. My configuration is:

2.4 ghz quad core
4 gb ram
2 gb gfx card (9800 gt geforce)
1tb hdd

What could be the issue? I am really nervous about the system as it holds a lot of important data and has been only 18 months since i bought it.

which PSU do you have? these kind of things are most likely associated with PSU.

[Tech&ME]

First OPEN your computer Cabinet and examine every part.

It seems to me, you are new to all this , if so, call or take it to the technician/shopkeeper you bought it from.

Regarding ur data, ask the technician to remove the hdd from the system and install the same in a test system and check for data. ( In most cases, the hdd will remain undamaged in such cases).

My guess is that the Graphics sub system on the mobo might have been blown off. if so, u will need to replace the mobo.

[MatchBoxx]

PSU blew up probably!