Is my PSU about to blow?

[Hackentosher]

Hi, guys, before anyone shoots me, I too fell victim to the ultra low prices of the cx600m. I mean, how bad could it be if it's from corsair, right? Well tonight after some hardcore BF4, I took my headphones off and noticed my supply was ticking like crazy. Both CX series power supplies I've ever owned have made this noise, but this was much louder and in greater frequency than ever before. My specs are in my signiture, but I estimate that my rig pulls about 450-500W at the wall, but this noise scares me. (note that the fans ramping up here is my gpu fan on a bad fan curve) 20160206_234019.mp4

[comicsansms]

I think the fan in it is damaged or knocking against something.

[STRMfrmXMN]

2 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

Hi, guys, before anyone shoots me, I too fell victim to the ultra low prices of the cx600m. I mean, how bad could it be if it's from corsair, right? Well tonight after some hardcore BF4, I took my headphones off and noticed my supply was ticking like crazy. Both CX series power supplies I've ever owned have made this noise, but this was much louder and in greater frequency than ever before. My specs are in my signiture, but I estimate that my rig pulls about 450-500W at the wall, but this noise scares me. (note that the fans ramping up here is my gpu fan on a bad fan curve) 20160206_234019.mp4

Your PC pulls about 300W from the wall with fancy overclocks. You just have a PSU not suited for a high-end GPU like yours.

[Hackentosher]

Just now, STRMfrmXMN said:

Your PC pulls about 300W from the wall with fancy overclocks. You just have a PSU not suited for a high-end GPU like yours.

But what is causing that ticking noise?

[Inception9269]

RMA that shit or better yet sell it to an unfortunate person and buy a new one. before your pc explodes

[Hackentosher]

Just now, Inception9269 said:

RMA that shit or better yet sell it to an unfortunate person and buy a new one. before your pc explodes

I think it's a little late to RMA.

[STRMfrmXMN]

3 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

But what is causing that ticking noise?

Your PSU fan in all likelihood. 

[Hackentosher]

Just now, STRMfrmXMN said:

Your PSU fan in all likelihood. 

I know from modifying a cx430 that the fan uses a 2 pin connector, I think ill just have to get a proper EVGA or Seasonic PSU.

[Aytex]

2 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

I know from modifying a cx430 that the fan uses a 2 pin connector, I think ill just have to get a proper EVGA or Seasonic PSU.

id get seasonic or xfx, or superflower if ur on a lower budget, evga's lower teir aren't the greatest either

[STRMfrmXMN]

6 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

I know from modifying a cx430 that the fan uses a 2 pin connector, I think ill just have to get a proper EVGA or Seasonic PSU.

I'd do that  PM me when you're looking at units so I can help ya out down the road.

[Hackentosher]

2 minutes ago, Aytex said:

id get seasonic or xfx, or superflower if ur on a lower budget, evga's lower teir aren't the greatest either

What about Fractal or NZXT powersupplies?

[Aytex]

Just now, Hackentosher said:

What about Fractal or NZXT powersupplies?

meh

[Hackentosher]

1 minute ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

I'd do that  PM me when you're looking at units so I can help ya out down the road.

I did it so I could get 2 12V and 2 ground out of it to power a Prusa i3 3D printer... We don't talk about that...

[Hackentosher]

Just now, Aytex said:

meh

Well I want something that wont tick or explode on me, I'm not looking for the best.

[Aytex]

Just now, Hackentosher said:

Well I want something that wont tick or explode on me, I'm not looking for the best.

as i recap, if your on a low budget get xfx, seasonic, or superflower

just because its your favorite brand dosen't mean its gud

[Hackentosher]

Just now, Aytex said:

as i recap, if your on a low budget get xfx, seasonic, or superflower

just because its your favorite brand dosen't mean its gud

Lol true that.

[STRMfrmXMN]

3 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

What about Fractal or NZXT powersupplies?

PSU whitelist in my sig

Not all units from one brand are going to be good or bad

[Aytex]

Just now, Hackentosher said:

Lol true that.

btw do you live in north america? I would love to have someone to play with on hardcore bf4

[Hackentosher]

Just now, Aytex said:

btw do you live in north america? I would love to have someone to play with on hardcore bf4

Ya, im in 'zona

[Aytex]

Just now, Hackentosher said:

Ya, im in 'zona

add me, name is hairychickenlegs on battlelog

 

[Hackentosher]

3 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

PSU whitelist in my sig

Not all units from one brand are going to be good or bad

Getting back on track, from what I've heard, Super Flower makes the base unit then board partners rebrand them? Any suggestions of which rebrand to get? I don't want to spend much more than $80 at the very most.

[STRMfrmXMN]

4 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

Getting back on track, from what I've heard, Super Flower makes the base unit then board partners rebrand them? Any suggestions of which rebrand to get? I don't want to spend much more than $80 at the very most.

EVGA B2/GS/GQ/G2 are all good.

[Hackentosher]

7 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

EVGA B2/GS/GQ/G2 are all good.

I think I'll end up with the GQ. It's the cheapest on Amazon, I just hope my existing supply can last until I can afford its replacement.

[Godlygamer23]

34 minutes ago, STRMfrmXMN said:

Your PC pulls about 300W from the wall with fancy overclocks. You just have a PSU not suited for a high-end GPU like yours.

The suitability of a power supply has nothing to do with whether or not the components are "high end" or "low end." Electrical load is electrical load - you said it yourself. The power draw of the system is low. It's not hard to run, but then you mention that the GPU is "high end" and then say the power supply wasn't meant for it. Electrical load is electrical load.