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Old 04-07-2009, 09:13 AM   #1
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Problem with PSU

My psu is making a ton shit of noise

is there anything i can do to it to quieten it?

it makes a vibrating noise but when i push against it, it's fine again.


can i spray some wd40? lol
i don't really want to replace it. but i guess they're not expensive.

so what do you suggest? should re tighten it? loosen it?

i've tried compressed air and it hasn't helped whatsoever.

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The fan bearing probably died....
You can try to repair it, but its probably easier to just buy a new PSU.
Buy a brand-name one...they tend to last longer.
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brand name ones tend to be more quiet
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Yeah, not much you can do about fans not spinning properly. If you want, you could open up the PSU and take a look at what kind of fan it uses. If you're lucky, it might use a common size with a common plug that you can get a replacement for... but usually not.
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you do not want to take apart a PSU unless ur certified or less get risked of shocked and killed
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you do not want to take apart a PSU unless ur certified or less get risked of shocked and killed
Best to let it sit aside for awhile after unplugging it... but it's really not a big deal. I've opened up numerous PSU housings in the past.
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i think i'll just replace it.



what's the point of wattage? is higher going to necessarily be better? or should i just stick to whatever mine is rated at?
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