Is the PSU I received dead?

[MLDawson8]

I just built my first computer 2 months ago and it's been running excellent. I want to get a nice video card for better graphics in WOW and Aion but I need a higher wattage power supply.
I ordered a higher wattage (650w) PSU on the internet and received it today. I currently have a 450w. I installed it and my system will not turn on at all. The green motherboard light comes on, but when I press the power button it flashes and the fans spin once then stop. Nothing happens after that.
I tried turning it on with the screwdriver test and it did the same thing. I also tried taking the battery out to reset the BIOS for 5 minutes then putting it back in. No luck there either.
I then decided to put my old PSU in and the system starts up with no issues at all. Is the power supply I received bad or is there another issue?
Thanks for your help

[Aaron_8015]

Is the new PSU shorting on something?

What is the make and models of both PSU's?



Also just to add when looking for a PSU to power a video card it is the Amps on the +12v rail that you need to pay attention to.

[MLDawson8]

I'm not sure what is going on.
The PSU that came with the case is an ATX 450w. ---> Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with 450-Watt Power Supply at TigerDirect.com

The PSU I purchased is a Logisys 650w. ----> Logisys Computer Inc.

I want to try the video you posted, but I don't have a paper clip! LOL

[Aaron_8015]

Regardless of whether or not that 650W unit is dead.... get a refund and pick up a quality unit like OCZ, Corsair, Antec, Seasonic etc....

What gpu are you planning on buying?

[MLDawson8]

Well I don't want to spend more that $150. I was looking at the 9800 GTX (doesn't matter the what the maker is EVGA, PNY, etc.) DO you have any suggestions?

[Aaron_8015]

Is that $150 for the PSU and GPU?

ATI 5750
Newegg.com - XFX HD-575X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
$144.99 (FS)

or

Nvidia GTS 250
Newegg.com - XFX GS250XYDFU GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
$144.99

and

OCZ 500W
Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ500MXSP 500W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Power Supplies
$64.99 (FS, $25 MIR, 10% discount with promo 'CZ11')

[MLDawson8]

I did the paper clip test in the video and the fan i connected to it runs fine. So the PSU is putting out power. What is going on?!

[Aaron_8015]

Hook it all up again and make sure all the connections are in properly....

[MLDawson8]

I did. The power button just flashes and it doesn't turn on at all....

[Aaron_8015]

Other than a grounding issue I can't see what it could be, you best return it and buy a good quality unit... Like the one I suggested.