So this is a weird one but any input will be appreciated. I'm having a repeat issue of buzzing being emitted by any PSU I stick into my desktop.
I've gone through 3 Corsair RM1000x PSUs with each one emitting a buzzing sound, the first one only produced a notable buzz after two weeks (which eventually could be heard even whilst the desktop was powered off) but the next two produced the problem upon first boot. With the second and third Corsair PSU I tested them using a basic PSU tester before connecting them into the system and no buzzing could be heard, but as soon as they went into the system you could hear it.
I got the Corsair refunded and ordered a Super Flower Leadex II 1000W 80 Plus Gold which has been fine for two days but now emits the buzzing even when the system is powered down. So my first theory of there being a manufacturing fault with that brand of Corsair PSU has been thrown out. To try and eliminate the surge protector from the situation (which I bought at the same time of the first Corsair PSU) I've plugged the mains cord directly into the mains, but still a buzzing can be heard.
All the while however, I've had my old Corsair 750w PSU connected in between getting the buzzing PSUs replaced and it hasn't produced any buzzing that's noticeable, however after a long gaming session (3-4 hours) I did hear a slight buzzing being emitted, though this wasn't as severe as the other PSUs.
With the Super Flower PSU just connected to mains, no other components in the system connected, the buzzing is still audible. Which would suggest that there isn't any other component wrong in the system but at this stage I'm at a loss. I'm hoping that maybe with the PSU plugged directly into the mains the buzzing will not be as severe when the system is under load but I'm stuck on how to proceed.
I've swapped out the PSUs, the mains cords, took the PSU out of the system entirely and still can hear a buzzing.
Sorry for the long story, but it covers just what I've gone through in trying to get a new PSU. Any thoughts or comments are much appreciated.
I've gone through 3 Corsair RM1000x PSUs with each one emitting a buzzing sound, the first one only produced a notable buzz after two weeks (which eventually could be heard even whilst the desktop was powered off) but the next two produced the problem upon first boot. With the second and third Corsair PSU I tested them using a basic PSU tester before connecting them into the system and no buzzing could be heard, but as soon as they went into the system you could hear it.
I got the Corsair refunded and ordered a Super Flower Leadex II 1000W 80 Plus Gold which has been fine for two days but now emits the buzzing even when the system is powered down. So my first theory of there being a manufacturing fault with that brand of Corsair PSU has been thrown out. To try and eliminate the surge protector from the situation (which I bought at the same time of the first Corsair PSU) I've plugged the mains cord directly into the mains, but still a buzzing can be heard.
All the while however, I've had my old Corsair 750w PSU connected in between getting the buzzing PSUs replaced and it hasn't produced any buzzing that's noticeable, however after a long gaming session (3-4 hours) I did hear a slight buzzing being emitted, though this wasn't as severe as the other PSUs.
With the Super Flower PSU just connected to mains, no other components in the system connected, the buzzing is still audible. Which would suggest that there isn't any other component wrong in the system but at this stage I'm at a loss. I'm hoping that maybe with the PSU plugged directly into the mains the buzzing will not be as severe when the system is under load but I'm stuck on how to proceed.
I've swapped out the PSUs, the mains cords, took the PSU out of the system entirely and still can hear a buzzing.
Sorry for the long story, but it covers just what I've gone through in trying to get a new PSU. Any thoughts or comments are much appreciated.
