NoviceTechie
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Hi,
I'm using a Thermaltake Toughpower 850 (w0172ru) in this desktop I built in January.
Recently I noticed that its been making a clicking noise. The clicking sound itself is really quick, and also subtle - if I'm facing the PSU, I don't hear anything, but if turn my ears towards the direction of the PSU, I hear the high frequency clicking sound.
I disabled my onboard fans (3 of em) and now the only fans going are the PSU fans and the processor cooler - the direction of the sound is always from the PSU.
I'm at a loss and I don't know if this is normal operation sound for a PSU. The PSU hasn't failed at all and doesn't display any sounds of failing. I don't really want to go through the hassle of RMA'ing this PSU, if there isn't anything wrong with it.
From my experience, all electrical devices generate subtle noises, and I wanted to know - is this low sounding rapid chirping/clicking sound normal for power supplies? Or should I RMA with Antec, since technically they cover all their products for up to 3 years (bought it in January)?
I've searched teh forums, but all other posts about clicking sounds usually accompany burning or some larger misfortune.
I'm using a Thermaltake Toughpower 850 (w0172ru) in this desktop I built in January.
Recently I noticed that its been making a clicking noise. The clicking sound itself is really quick, and also subtle - if I'm facing the PSU, I don't hear anything, but if turn my ears towards the direction of the PSU, I hear the high frequency clicking sound.
I disabled my onboard fans (3 of em) and now the only fans going are the PSU fans and the processor cooler - the direction of the sound is always from the PSU.
I'm at a loss and I don't know if this is normal operation sound for a PSU. The PSU hasn't failed at all and doesn't display any sounds of failing. I don't really want to go through the hassle of RMA'ing this PSU, if there isn't anything wrong with it.
From my experience, all electrical devices generate subtle noises, and I wanted to know - is this low sounding rapid chirping/clicking sound normal for power supplies? Or should I RMA with Antec, since technically they cover all their products for up to 3 years (bought it in January)?
I've searched teh forums, but all other posts about clicking sounds usually accompany burning or some larger misfortune.