PSU buzzing

Itose · 08-22-2009, 08:02 AM

Hey people, I bought a Coolermaster UCP 900W PSU (which only arrived yesterday) and hooked it up to my system, got everything up and running but It is very noticeable that the PSU is making a 'buzzing' sound, its not the fan I'm sure of that, and if I listen to the back of the PSU (where the power cable connects) I can hear the buzzing sound clearly its like an electronic sound similar to if the fan kept catching on something as it spun...

No idea what it is...should I RMA it as DOA or what?

Thanks!

Itose · 08-22-2009, 08:45 AM

Anyone?

Tumbleweed36 · 08-22-2009, 08:52 AM

Send it back because most likely it will always be annoying and it should not do that.

Tumbleweed36 · 08-22-2009, 08:55 AM

See if you can exchange it for this because it is cheaper and a much better supply IMHO:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009

Another great one at a good price and modular:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151067

Itose · 08-22-2009, 09:44 AM

I can send it back to get a refund/exchange it, all reviews I read and personal opinions for the Coolermaster UCP 900 seem posative, any reason you dont reccomend it?...so you recommend exchanging it for this PSU? Just my luck something fails on my first build

I presume this will be okay for an Antec 902 case/GTX 275 etc..

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152604

Tumbleweed36 · 08-22-2009, 10:01 AM

The one you have listed is an excellent power supply (one of the best) for a demanding computer. The only Coolermaster units the hardware team recommends at this time are the high quality "Real Power Pro" series. That is not to say that the one you selected won't do the job for you, but we look at all internal components and other factors when we recommend a supply.

The Corsair is normally quieter than the Coolermaster model you have selected. In addition, it has a 5 year warranty which is the best you can get in this field. IMHO, it is just a better supply all around.

Arcc4 · 08-22-2009, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itose

Hey people, I bought a Coolermaster UCP 900W PSU (which only arrived yesterday) and hooked it up to my system, got everything up and running but It is very noticeable that the PSU is making a 'buzzing' sound, its not the fan I'm sure of that, and if I listen to the back of the PSU (where the power cable connects) I can hear the buzzing sound clearly its like an electronic sound similar to if the fan kept catching on something as it spun...

No idea what it is...should I RMA it as DOA or what?

Thanks!

I've been having trouble with my computer losing power and I have a Cooler Master PSU fan not working. I was looking at a lot of reviews and complaints about the fan and I remember reading something about a noise issue that turned out to be a sticker near or under the fan that was causing a buzzing sound.

Regardless, it does seem that the cheaper Cooler Master tend to have lots of fan problems so I'd replace it anyway.

Itose · 08-22-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcc4

Regardless, it does seem that the cheaper Cooler Master tend to have lots of fan problems so I'd replace it anyway.

Yeah...well it only got it Friday, so luckily its covered by the stores warranty still, should be simple enough to RMA, suppose ill get a refund as opposed to replacement and purchase the Corsair 850W PSU instead...

Arcc4 · 08-22-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itose

Yeah...well it only got it Friday, so luckily its covered by the stores warranty still, should be simple enough to RMA, suppose ill get a refund as opposed to replacement and purchase the Corsair 850W PSU instead...

Yep that is what I'm getting. Unfortunately its 2 years too late for a refund

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08-22-2009, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Itose Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1	PSU buzzing Hey people, I bought a Coolermaster UCP 900W PSU (which only arrived yesterday) and hooked it up to my system, got everything up and running but It is very noticeable that the PSU is making a 'buzzing' sound, its not the fan I'm sure of that, and if I listen to the back of the PSU (where the power cable connects) I can hear the buzzing sound clearly its like an electronic sound similar to if the fan kept catching on something as it spun... No idea what it is...should I RMA it as DOA or what? Thanks!

08-22-2009, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Itose Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1	Re: PSU buzzing Anyone?

08-22-2009, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,669 OS: XP Professional	Re: PSU buzzing Send it back because most likely it will always be annoying and it should not do that. __________________ ---------- 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. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 08-22-2009 at 08:55 AM.

08-22-2009, 08:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,669 OS: XP Professional	Re: PSU buzzing See if you can exchange it for this because it is cheaper and a much better supply IMHO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009 Another great one at a good price and modular: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151067 __________________ ---------- 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. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 08-22-2009 at 08:57 AM.

08-22-2009, 09:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Itose Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1	Re: PSU buzzing I can send it back to get a refund/exchange it, all reviews I read and personal opinions for the Coolermaster UCP 900 seem posative, any reason you dont reccomend it?...so you recommend exchanging it for this PSU? Just my luck something fails on my first build I presume this will be okay for an Antec 902 case/GTX 275 etc.. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152604 Last edited by Itose; 08-22-2009 at 09:47 AM.

08-22-2009, 10:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,669 OS: XP Professional	Re: PSU buzzing The one you have listed is an excellent power supply (one of the best) for a demanding computer. The only Coolermaster units the hardware team recommends at this time are the high quality "Real Power Pro" series. That is not to say that the one you selected won't do the job for you, but we look at all internal components and other factors when we recommend a supply. The Corsair is normally quieter than the Coolermaster model you have selected. In addition, it has a 5 year warranty which is the best you can get in this field. IMHO, it is just a better supply all around. __________________ ---------- 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.