you don't get it, the core components are made by seasonic et al. but the switches and design are made by corsair.
Power Supply Pop on switch on
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you don't get it, the core components are made by seasonic et al. but the switches and design are made by corsair.
Soldato
The Corsair RMx is a high quality unit. There is no cheaping out on components going on there. It wouldn't have a 10 year warranty for starters. The popping noise is due to the bulk caps being drained when the switch is turned off. It isn't a defect.
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/890449-rm650x-makes-a-popping-noise/
And my previous Seasonic x650 gold is also a high quality top of the line unit. You think loud popping noises are normal and not a defect?
Caporegime
Why not start an RMA with Corsair and find out for yourself?
Soldato
It isn't a defect. Read through that link (Jonnyguru replies) and you will see for yourself.
He is telling people not to turn off the PSU at the main wall sockets powerpoint. And you think that's normal for an electrical device, where you can't turn it off at the wall socket? I don't see corsair warning about this in their manual?
Yeah but what am I going to use while waiting? Buy another PSU?
The RMA starts with a conversation not you shipping it off. See what they say.
I had the original version of the HX650 and the inrush current caused a component to explode while turning it on one day. Blew a small hole through a plastic guard and sparks out the back grille.
Originally bailed on the RMA process since the request was to ship it to the Netherlands at my cost iirc but about a year later I heard Corsair had opened a UK RMA place and they sent me an RM650 in exchange for the slightly crisped HX650 at their cost. Which I then had spare til the next build since I obviously didn't spend a year without a PSU. Neither model is made anymore.
Long warranty worked out for me. It was 7 years on the original HX650 which briefly got confused with the newer HX models with 5 year warranties (and would have run out). Anyway got a replacement PSU of same wattage and about the same value almost 7 years after I bought the original.
I had the original version of the HX650 and the inrush current caused a component to explode while turning it on one day. Blew a small hole through a plastic guard and sparks out the back grille.
Originally bailed on the RMA process since the request was to ship it to the Netherlands at my cost iirc but about a year later I heard Corsair had opened a UK RMA place and they sent me an RM650 in exchange for the slightly crisped HX650 at their cost. Which I then had spare til the next build since I obviously didn't spend a year without a PSU. Neither model is made anymore.
Long warranty worked out for me. It was 7 years on the original HX650 which briefly got confused with the newer HX models with 5 year warranties (and would have run out). Anyway got a replacement PSU of same wattage and about the same value almost 7 years after I bought the original.
Soldato
Of course you can turn it off at the wall, but he is saying that there is no need to, just leave it in standby mode.
The RMx has a 10 year warranty. If it does somehow fail within that time period then just RMA it. There is no reason to stop using it though just because it is making the popping noise.
Soldato
Corsair DON'T make power supplies. The pop has NOTHING to do with a switch. This has been proven by leaving the switch on and cycling power at the wall. Get over it.
Did you even read the thread?
Who said anything about the pop having anything to do with a switch? Stupidity prevails.
hi guys
my rm1000i made the big popping noise today for the first time,i always switch off the pc then turn it off at the psu switch.this morning I nearly jumped out of my skin when it made that noise.
pc still works ok but should I be worried?
my rm1000i made the big popping noise today for the first time,i always switch off the pc then turn it off at the psu switch.this morning I nearly jumped out of my skin when it made that noise.
pc still works ok but should I be worried?
Soldato
Nope, it's fine.
Unless smoke starts coming out of it
Unless smoke starts coming out of it
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Smoke just means the overclock is working!Nope, it's fine.
Unless smoke starts coming out of it
Associate
A little trick after you turn it off at the wall hold the power button in for 10 to 15 secs then turn it off at the back that will fix your problem
Soldato
Can you explain what circuitry exists between the wall socket and the rear power switch?