PSU "Squealing" constantly

Fenris · 8 Mar 2009 at 01:58

I bourght a new PSU for my old Dell a few weeks ago so I could run a HD4850 before I build my new PC, however the PSU I bourght, an OCZ 500 watt StealthXtreme has now developed a "squeal" whenever the PSU is connected to power even if the computer is off, would an RMA be best here? I have removed it from my PC and am running the original PSU and my old GFX card to be safe.

I have tested the new PSU outside the PC and I get the same thing, my old PSU in my PC currently makes no noise at all.

The "squeal" is high pitched but not very loud, and I only really notice it when the PC is off or if I turn the fan on my 4850 down to minimum when the PC is on (it's quite a loud card). I havn't experienced any problems with the PSU, and have not changed anything in terms of voltages etc, it was a simply swap from my old PSU.

Thanks.

Rigsta · 8 Mar 2009 at 04:05

As far as I'm concerned, the only thing that should make any audible noise in any PSU is the cooling fan. I'd ask for a replacement.

I've only ever heard such a noise in computer components that have several years under their belt. I can tolerate it in those circumstances, but I wouldn't accept it in a new product.

superflyguy · 8 Mar 2009 at 08:08

Yes best to RMA it.
Great service from OCZ when rma'ing, had mine back from states in a couple of weeks when I had to rma.

freddie64 · 8 Mar 2009 at 08:57

I would see about returning it to where you got it from first