For the past month or so there's been a high pitched whining sound coming from my Antec Smart Power 500W PSU. I've noticed that if I plug in a chargeable USB device like my cell phone the pitch changes. When I turn off the computer the sound is more audible. When I turn off the power supply the pitch fluctuates a bunch before it finally goes silent.
Is this a sign that my power supply is on its way out? I'm going to be ordering a new case and CPU today, wondering if I should replace my PSU as well. I don't mind the sound as I guess I've become accustomed to it but if its going to fail soon then obviously it needs to be replaced.
Thanks!
Is this a sign that my power supply is on its way out? I'm going to be ordering a new case and CPU today, wondering if I should replace my PSU as well. I don't mind the sound as I guess I've become accustomed to it but if its going to fail soon then obviously it needs to be replaced.
Thanks!