New PSU Time?

L0rdMike · 18 May 2011 at 19:02

Hi guys, was changing my gear into my new case when I noticed some white stuff in my PSU, its hard to take pics but I did try. This stuff it solid it seems and wont shift with just air alone. Any ideas what it is?

stulid · 18 May 2011 at 19:04

Potting compound.

It gets dribble onto parts to suppress whine and noises.

L0rdMike · 18 May 2011 at 19:05

Which means?

stulid · 18 May 2011 at 19:06

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potting_(electronics)

L0rdMike · 18 May 2011 at 19:08

Ok so the fact my psu has loads of this inside wont be a problem?

stulid · 18 May 2011 at 19:11

L0rdMike said:
Ok so the fact my psu has loads of this inside wont be a problem?

Im sure they knew what they were doing at the factory

L0rdMike · 18 May 2011 at 19:12

Never seen it before in any of my PSUs. Just didnt want to risk my rig in case it died and took everything out.