Exchanged XFX 650W Pro due to noise, still not satisfied with new one - still loudest component in system

curioususer123

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I've had it a day now, and it is still the loudest part of my system - I can put my ear against my GPU fan, CPU fan and case fans and the PSU still makes the most noise. If it were as quiet as the other parts, I wouldn't be able to hear my PC.

i5 4670k
Hyper 212 EVO
R9 280x Vapor X
Z87 HD3
4 x 140mm Fans, 1 HDD, 1 SSD

It is most noisy in idle too, albeit quiet but noticeable, it's a humming noise the fan makes - you can clearly hear it. What shall I do? The only reason I bought this PSU was because it was quiet - shall I try to get it exchanged from Amazon? Which should I buy?

 

curioususer123

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What do you mean by dead silent? How quiet is it exactly? Can you hear it when you put your ear against it?
 

curioususer123

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Does anyone have recommendations for a quiet PSU under £100? Please remember that I need it quiet, not the loudest component in my system! Modular or non modular doesn't matter and haswell compatible is a bonus.