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Public Forum => Pc Help/Tweak Page => Topic started by: crazydog on September 19, 2008, 01:39:09 PM

Title: Help decide the fate of my power supply.
Post by: crazydog on September 19, 2008, 01:39:09 PM

So I just noticed that my PSU fan was spinning slowly and irregularly, so now that, combined with the fact it only spins without making a sound when it's upside down,I have to make a decision, and I want YOU to help! woo!

Should I:
A) Remove the "Warranty void if removed" sticker that covers up the final screw so I can open it and try to fix it myself.
B) Buy a NEW PSU from Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341001), don't use my computer until it arrives, and then get the broken one replaced and keep it as a spare
C) Same as B except I return the new PSU after the old one gets replaced
D) Something else

Thanks for your input.

PS: Never buy a Power Supply that Cooler Master makes

Title: Re: Help decide the fate of my power supply.
Post by: Video_Master on September 19, 2008, 03:26:20 PM

Just buy a new one and be done with the old one.

Title: Re: Help decide the fate of my power supply.
Post by: crazydog on September 19, 2008, 04:29:11 PM

Yeah...I guess so.

I wish I took more pictures  :crybaby:

I've just been buying so many new things because everything broke/stopped working/needed improvement, and I still haven't realized that I'm making money now, so I can semi-afford it.

I guess I'll get it RMAd and then sell the new on they send..

Title: Re: Help decide the fate of my power supply.
Post by: fraggle 79 on September 19, 2008, 05:32:17 PM

I like option B.

Title: Re: Help decide the fate of my power supply.
Post by: crazydog on September 19, 2008, 06:15:53 PM

Can anyone explain this:  The fan is now spinning at a normal speed after about 3 minutes of operation.

I bought a new one anyway, I'll just keep this as a backup....

Title: Re: Help decide the fate of my power supply.
Post by: TX_Bandit on September 20, 2008, 06:32:06 PM

I already told ya open the frickin PS and oil the fan. Done deal return the one you bought and get your money back.

Title: Re: Help decide the fate of my power supply.
Post by: crazydog on September 20, 2008, 07:51:57 PM

I'm fine with buying a new one.

This is the second time this same exact power supply has had problems (within 9 months of purchase), and oiling it will only temporarily fix this problem.

I'd rather get a new one that will hopefully perform better (and has a higher wattage), and get this one RMAd and keep it as a spare, since that's what it's acting like.