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Is my PSU Dead?! HELP!

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The fan is not on at all times on that PSU if I'm correct (Can someone please confirm?). It comes on when under heavy load so probably working fine.

 

Edit: After a search I can confirm the fan does not spin unless need for example the PSU is on heavy load. Therefore everything should be fine.

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So I bought a PSU (Corsair AX 750) about a week ago, and I'm just getting around to testing it now, since  I dont have all the parts for my rig yet, so I went to do the paper clip test (it's my first paper clip test ever, but I'm 99% sure I had the right pins) and I flicked the PSU on and it would make a click sound, then after a few seconds the fan would make a couple revolutions then stop.. Not sure what to do, uploading a video of it right now, I'll link it when it's done.

Case: NZXT H440 | CPU: i5 4670K @ 4.5 GHz | GPU: MSI 970, Kraken G10 | Mobo: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 | Cooler: H100i | PSU: Corsair AX750 w/ Sleeved Cables | Display: 3xBenQ RL2455M | Fans: 5xNoctua NF-F12, 1xBitFenix Spectre |

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The fan is not on at all times on that PSU if I'm correct (Can someone please confirm?). It comes on when under heavy load so probably working fine.

 

Edit: After a search I can confirm the fan does not spin unless need for example the PSU is on heavy load. Therefore everything should be fine.

i7 930 - Asus P6X58D-E - Asus AMD Radeon 5870 - 6GB Corsair Dominator RAM - Coolermaster HAF X

 

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Well if someone can confirm that I would breathe a huge sigh of relief.

Case: NZXT H440 | CPU: i5 4670K @ 4.5 GHz | GPU: MSI 970, Kraken G10 | Mobo: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 | Cooler: H100i | PSU: Corsair AX750 w/ Sleeved Cables | Display: 3xBenQ RL2455M | Fans: 5xNoctua NF-F12, 1xBitFenix Spectre |

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Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bMRFtZV-YU&feature=youtu.be

Case: NZXT H440 | CPU: i5 4670K @ 4.5 GHz | GPU: MSI 970, Kraken G10 | Mobo: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 | Cooler: H100i | PSU: Corsair AX750 w/ Sleeved Cables | Display: 3xBenQ RL2455M | Fans: 5xNoctua NF-F12, 1xBitFenix Spectre |

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NVM Just read some Corsair tech forums with actual corsair employee's confirmed fan doesn't spin up until certain temp/load. Phew. Almost cried. (not really! )

Case: NZXT H440 | CPU: i5 4670K @ 4.5 GHz | GPU: MSI 970, Kraken G10 | Mobo: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 | Cooler: H100i | PSU: Corsair AX750 w/ Sleeved Cables | Display: 3xBenQ RL2455M | Fans: 5xNoctua NF-F12, 1xBitFenix Spectre |

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