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Noisy Power Supply
Name: Mo7y (by MA66) Date: April 19, 2008 at 10:12:48 Pacific OS: Windows Vista Ultima CPU/Ram: AMD Turion 64, 2GHz\ Product: Dell Inspiron 1501
Comment:
I got a new power supply (480W) and replaced it with the old 300W but, the new one is so much noisy could I solve this or I have to return it to get another one ?
Name: jefro Date: April 19, 2008 at 13:09:02 Pacific
Reply:
You can't solve it. Return it if you can. Check the PS at the store if it isn't too loud inside and see if the next one is noisy.
I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you peanut.
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Response Number 2
Name: jam Date: April 19, 2008 at 15:52:41 Pacific
Reply:
Post the make model of the PSU. How much did you pay for it?
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Response Number 3
Name: Sabertooth Date: April 19, 2008 at 16:39:48 Pacific
Reply:
Different PSUs have different noise levels. Furthermore, the fan or fans in the new one isn't the same as what was in your old PSU.
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Response Number 4
Name: Whiavi Date: April 20, 2008 at 05:53:51 Pacific
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Return it to get another one.
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Response Number 5
Name: cliffpage Date: April 20, 2008 at 08:07:43 Pacific
Reply:
in the main this seems to relate to the quality, or lack of, that people pay for.
On one I had i dismantled it and connected the fan to the 5 volt output instead of the 12volt output, it ran at a resonable speed but was much quieter. It seemed to be fine, but there is always the chance the cooling might then be inadequate. Also you should NEVER open up a PSU unless you are experienced in electrical stuff as it can be dangerous.
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Response Number 6
Name: Mo7y (by MA66) Date: April 20, 2008 at 12:57:57 Pacific
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It's a very cheap one, I don't think it makes trouble for the power it's noisy but, the fan is so fast, the temprature is cooler than the old one I think.
The sound that comes is like Fan's edges is touching something else. I tried to use compressed air to see if the sound comes from the fan if turns arround, actually, I hear the same sound, that means something is touching the fan edges and that's why noise is coming.
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Response Number 7
Name: Mattwizz3 (by mattwizz3) Date: April 20, 2008 at 16:42:07 Pacific
Reply:
If the fan is touching something take it back. Also, buying a very cheap 480W PSU will not be able to supply as much power as a good quality 300W PSU. The PSU is something you should never really skimp on. Go buy a decent one prom a reputable brand, it will be quieter and actually work as advertised, not just have fake numbers based on tricks.
Mattwizz3
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Response Number 8
Name: Mo7y (by MA66) Date: April 21, 2008 at 04:33:46 Pacific
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Ok, Thanks very much, I'm going to return it, I'll see if there is a good one in the market, Actually, I don't know so much about PSU's so, I'll take my PC with me to try the new PSU on it. Thanks again.
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Response Number 9
Name: Mo7y (by MA66) Date: April 23, 2008 at 12:06:17 Pacific
Reply:
I've replaced it with another one, it's the same model and everything but, this sounds much quieter that the last one.
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