PSU trouble!

michaelc · 24 Sep 2012 at 09:55

Hi, I have had my psu for about 2 years now and suddently last night it started making this noise:

http://vocaroo.com/i/s087nN7W6gSM

Would you suggest and upgrade or is it fixable?

Idleman · 24 Sep 2012 at 09:58

What make and model is your Psu?

michaelc · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:00

Got this of the case: Win Power SL-8460BTX

Idleman · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:03

And the wattage?

stuie · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:04

What sort of system are you running, win power are a budget oem type brand and based on the model im guessing its around the 460w mark which it would probably deliver the second it bursts into flames.

If youve got the money id change it, Its not worth risking

michaelc · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:05

Think its 435W

Bacon? · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:06

Whats your full system spec?

michaelc · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:07

Windows 7 64x

GeForce 560ti 1gb
intel i5 3450 ivy
12 gb ram
1tb hdd

Bacon? · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:08

Replace it immediately!
Something like this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-053-BQ

[TW]Sponge · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:11

I think you definitely need a new psu if all you have is a 435w with that spec.

Dervious · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:11

With that kind of spec, and what I assume is a PSU that came with your case, I'd upgrade to a better quality PSU asap.

Something around 600 watts would be a sensible option (unless you want to "future proof" yourself a bit and get something that can deliver more power).

The noise might be just a transformer or coil starting to whistle. Of more concern is that it could be another failing or faulty component causing a coil to whistle. Swap that PSU soon.

stuie · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:14

Or if money is a bit tighter this will do too

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-171-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1088

michaelc · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:14

Currently on my laptop. Ill leave the computer turned off untill the upgrade arrives, which one would you suggest? - I need 2x 4 pins for the gpu, hdd and dvd are sata.

stuie · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:16

Either will work fine what sort of cash do you have to spend?

michaelc · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:17

stuie said:
Or if money is a bit tighter this will do too

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-171-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1088

Thank you for suggestions!

I'd say about 60ish +/-

Bacon? · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:19

I believe all these will come with 2 x 4pins but its worth checking the actual specs on their respective websites.
Right now OcUK has a lack of Power Supplies so these are the ones i would take a look at.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £69.98
1 x XFX Pro 550W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £59.99
1 x Antec High Current Gamer 400W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £40
Total : £181.97 (includes shipping : £10.00).

I can vouch for the Coolermaster for being silent and having all the right cables for your GPU.

Dervious · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:24

If it helps, I have the 700w version of the Cooler Master Silent Pro.

Very nice, quiet PSU. The flat modular cables are good too.

I run an i5 @ 4.5ghz + GTX460, a 1TB HDD and an SSD on it. It hardly gets warm and is very quiet.

Bacon? · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:26

Dervious said:
If it helps, I have the 700w version of the Cooler Master Silent Pro.

Very nice, quiet PSU. The flat modular cables are good too.

I run an i5 @ 4.5ghz + GTX460, a 1TB HDD and an SSD on it. It hardly gets warm and is very quiet.

Did you need the 700W for something? I have a similar spec with the 500W

michaelc · 24 Sep 2012 at 10:30

Alright! Thanks for help, will probably be getting that Cooler Master one!

michaelc · 24 Sep 2012 at 14:07

Here Is some I found and wondering whether they are any good:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-043-OK&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-201-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=