Power supply seems to give off unpleasant plastic smell

ryuken3k · 08-12-2008, 01:47 PM

I just built my first computer. After using it for several minutes, I started to notice a plastic smell coming from the computer. At first I thought it was the case, but the smell was stronger near the back of the computer. It is not a burning plastic smell, just a bad plastic smell. I am using the SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT powers supply. It is brand new and I have used it for only several hours. Is the smell going to go away?

EquiNOX · 08-12-2008, 05:29 PM

does it makes hissing noise when you smell it??

Tumbleweed36 · 08-12-2008, 05:59 PM

Seasonic is a great power supply (IMHO, the best that is made) and they stand behind their products 100%. BTW, that is the only brand I use in my personal computers. Anyhow, call them and see what they say, sounds like you may have a capacitor not performing correctly and it may be getting a little warm. If it is something that is not correct, they will send you a new one right away.

EquiNOX · 08-12-2008, 07:21 PM

Caps is what I thought too

ryuken3k · 08-12-2008, 08:11 PM

Could it just be the "new power supply smell"?

Tumbleweed36 · 08-12-2008, 08:39 PM

It certainly could be just breaking in if the smell isn't too strong. However, a word to the wise....call the company and ask, and then if something happens, you are on the front of the RMA request.

08-12-2008, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryuken3k Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: vista	Power supply seems to give off unpleasant plastic smell I just built my first computer. After using it for several minutes, I started to notice a plastic smell coming from the computer. At first I thought it was the case, but the smell was stronger near the back of the computer. It is not a burning plastic smell, just a bad plastic smell. I am using the SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT powers supply. It is brand new and I have used it for only several hours. Is the smell going to go away?

08-12-2008, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
EquiNOX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 170 OS: Win 7 Ultimate x64	Re: Power supply seems to give off unpleasant plastic smell does it makes hissing noise when you smell it??

08-12-2008, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,657 OS: XP Professional	Re: Power supply seems to give off unpleasant plastic smell Seasonic is a great power supply (IMHO, the best that is made) and they stand behind their products 100%. BTW, that is the only brand I use in my personal computers. Anyhow, call them and see what they say, sounds like you may have a capacitor not performing correctly and it may be getting a little warm. If it is something that is not correct, they will send you a new one right away. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

08-12-2008, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
EquiNOX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 170 OS: Win 7 Ultimate x64	Re: Power supply seems to give off unpleasant plastic smell Caps is what I thought too

08-12-2008, 08:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
ryuken3k Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: vista	Re: Power supply seems to give off unpleasant plastic smell Could it just be the "new power supply smell"?

08-12-2008, 08:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,657 OS: XP Professional	Re: Power supply seems to give off unpleasant plastic smell It certainly could be just breaking in if the smell isn't too strong. However, a word to the wise....call the company and ask, and then if something happens, you are on the front of the RMA request. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.