Superflower buzzing noise

the_darjeeling · 6 Jan 2015 at 20:18

Hi there,

Periodically I can hear a buzzing/crackling noise coming from my PSU ( superflower 650w), it's very sporadic as to when it occurs, the PC can be on all day with out a problem, other times an hour or two after being on the sound can be heard.

Sometimes it goes away after only a few seconds then goes, if you shut it down when the buzzing is on the the sound persists for a few seconds or until the mains is switched off.

Note: i can't see or smell anything coming from the PSU when the noise is present and the PC is only 7 months old.

Has anyone else experienced some thing similar or got any solutions?

Thanks

scubes · 6 Jan 2015 at 21:04

I have the 1300 watt super flower and have no problems. How long have u had it for?.

BlackBat · 7 Jan 2015 at 00:54

Have you checked the mains lead is full inserted?

momo56 · 7 Jan 2015 at 04:01

Had an xfx that buzzed on startup and while it was on every now and then. It was easy to reproduce. The retailer considered it a fault.

It was supposed to be brand new as well.

FloppyPoppy · 7 Jan 2015 at 10:06

Check if its the fan aswell

the_darjeeling · 7 Jan 2015 at 20:00

Thanks for the replies,

I don't think its the fan as its not always on when the noise appears, the cable seems to be pretty secure although the whole pc is tight against the wall due to its size.

Since its not reproducible when it happens I don't think its practical to RMA unless its gets worse. the PSU is 7 months old same age as the PC.

Td0g · 14 May 2015 at 13:50

the_darjeeling said:
Thanks for the replies,

I don't think its the fan as its not always on when the noise appears, the cable seems to be pretty secure although the whole pc is tight against the wall due to its size.

Since its not reproducible when it happens I don't think its practical to RMA unless its gets worse. the PSU is 7 months old same age as the PC.

Mine does the same thing and is also intermittent. Worried again about rma, incase it doesn't make the noise when they test it lol. Is bad

Techen · 16 May 2015 at 08:21

My fan on my 1200w is dying and making some bad nosies. Its being RMA to get it sorted, A bit annoying for a 200 quid psu but there you go.

rickh · 17 Aug 2015 at 01:16

my new superflower hx is doing the same thing - every few hours it makes a buzzing and slightly rattling noise for about 20 secs :confused:

foster grant · 17 Aug 2015 at 13:06

Hmmm....feel kinda glad now I didn't go for a Superflower PSU