Metal PC parts electrify me.

[Full Grizzly]

I used to have this problem before. When this problem occured, I had no idea what was going on. I figured it was my out-dated PC Case, which could still be the problem ( I've still got the exact same PC as when this problem occured . Not that I know anything about these kind of things.

Anyway, whenever I start the PC the metal parts of the PC and my speakers would electrify me.
After a while, this problem went away. Not knowing what I had done to solve this problem. And now it's back. I can't even plug my headphones in without getting shocked. I've got this external soundcard for my 2 speakers, and the soundcard is hooked up to my PC with a USB-cable. This morning, my whole PC set ( meaning, my PC, external soundcard & Speakers ) were having this problem. But, this afternoon/tonight the problem only started to occure whenever I plugged in my Headphones into the External Soundcard. Once I take the headphones out, the electricity goes away. Then, when I plug them back in the soundcard it works for a while. Then, the metal parts ( whenever I touch them ) start shocking me again.

Could it be my processor overheating?

Thanks for your help!

 

[SirPsycho]

Could it be my processor overheating?

No. Your computer case is not properly grounded and stray current is finding its way into your case from a faulty component.

Does this problem occur when your USB soundcard isn't plugged in? Do you regularly clean out dust and debris from inside your computer? Are any connectors or cables showing signs of damage (fraying, exposed wires)?

 

[Full Grizzly]

I haven't tried it without my USB Soundcard. But I've had the soundcard even before this problem started to occure. I do not regularly clean out dust, however I have done it recently. I will do it first thing tomorrow. Also I am not sure how the state of my cables are. I can check that tomorrow as well. In fact, I'll do it now. WAIT! I might know what it is.

I bought a new PC monitor today. And I might have used the old powercable of my old PC monitor instead of the powercable of my PC itself. It could be a faulty cable.

I will try it tomorrow, and keep you updated. It could be it!!
Thank you for your help!

 

[Full Grizzly]

I changed the cables but the problem still persists.

 

[anomaly]

What I did was to just ground the (metal) case with a metal wire. Removed the electric currents in the low quality case i had, quick and easy solution.

 

[Full Grizzly]

What I did was to just ground the (metal) case with a metal wire. Removed the electric currents in the low quality case i had, quick and easy solution.

Might be easy for you, but I'm really stupid when it comes to this. I'll drive by a computerstore and ask if they can take a look at my worthless PC. Hehe.

 

[The Sloth]

All you need to do is ground the case, just google how to ground a pc case, shouldn't be that hard

 

[Full Grizzly]

Okay, thanks a lot!

 

[Puke-N-Snot]

There's a lot of variables in play here.
Sure you can just ground your case with a copper wire but that doesn't really get to the heart of the issue.

Let's assume that you don't understand open/closet circuits ect.

We assume you are using a 3 prong power cord for your PC & plugging into 3 prong outlet (no ground lifter being used), if your plugging the PC into a power strip it has a 3 prong plug.

You could pick up a Electrical Receptacle Wall Plug AC Outlet Ground Tester from a hardware store for next to nothing [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Receptacle-Outlet-Ground-Tester/dp/B0012DHVQ0"]http://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Receptacle-Outlet-Ground-Tester/dp/B0012DHVQ0[/ame] to make sure the outlet is grounded properly.

If you have access to the breaker box, plug your monitor into the wall outlet your PC was plugged into & turn it on, then find the breaker for that wall outlet & turn it off (you will know the breaker is turned off if the monitor has no power) . Now take the monitor & move it to different wall outlets till you find a outlet that is live (you will know it's a live breaker if the monitor has power, with the outlet you had your PC plugged into still OFF). Once you find a outlet on a different breaker then plug the PC into that breaker & see if you get a shock from the system. If you do then the chances are the issue is @ the PC & not the electrical end of the house. But with that said if you haven't tested the wall outlets with some type of AC ground tester or volt meter we can't truly confirm this.

If it's not a house grounding issue then, Open up the case, check behind the motherboard, make sure it is screwed and properly fastened and the back isn touching the case. Look for any cut or frayed wires.
Once you've done that & if you still have the issue it could be a power supply issue (like I said there's a lot of variables here).

But if you want to just plunge a head and ground the case see below ..

Get a solid copper wire, insulated, any hardware store. Make a "C" on one end and screw it to the back of the computer case with one of the computer case screws on the UNPAINTED surface. Run the wire to the local power outlet and make another "C" on the other end. The faceplate of the outlet is held in place by one small screw. Unscrew the faceplate screw about 3/4 of the way and slip the end of the wire into it. Tighten the screw.

 

[Full Grizzly]

Mmm. Thanks a lot. I might just run it by a computer store though.