PSU makes strange clicking noise

smack_them

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Apr 1, 2012
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Hey, recently my 2 year old xfx pro 450w started making a strange clicking noise which gradually lowers and heightens in volume (sometimes it dissappears) when my computer is on. I have already filed for an RMA but it would be nice to get some info about anyways and see what kind of case i can make. Someone else has had this problem before and has made a video about it here (its nearly identical to my noise). Thanks for any and all answers.
 

Alex Kelly

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My power supply does the same thing and I just decided to order a new one as it wasn't a well known brand and I can't find any reviews on it. I suppose all you really can do is RMA and that's what you've done already, so perhaps just take it out of your PC and get it ready to ship out. You don't want to risk it damaging anything although it is unlikely. :)
 

Alex Kelly

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You could try putting something plastic into where the fan is to stop it for a second and see if the noise stops or not. But even if it is the fan I'd still suggest an RMA as I can imagine it would be annoying.