Enermax Liberty 620w Problem

enViable · 10-06-2009, 02:04 PM

After 3 years my Enermax Liberty 620w has started buzzing somewhere inside. It doesn't seem to be the fan bearings because I've stopped the fan and it still buzzes. It was coming on and off more and more frequently for a few days, now it seems to be getting louder and more worrying.

A - What could the cause be
B - Is it possible to fix the PSU without replacing
C - Whats a good replacement

To buy another Enermax it's about £75 minimum but I wondered if there are any newer ones on the market for cheaper that would do the job as I'm not very clued up with my hardware.

I'm running roughly...

4GB DDR2, Duel core processor, Can't remember the motherboard (Asus Rock I think), ATI Radeon 9500XT etc.

Any suggestions, thanks in advance...if I don't blow up

Tumbleweed36 · 10-06-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by enViable

A - What could the cause be

The normal warranty of most power supplies (except the top-of-the-line ones which are five years) is three years. That is about the life expectency of them, so I think it is just getting ready to die.

B - Is it possible to fix the PSU without replacing

I would never recommend someone who is not very experienced in computer repair to try to repair a power supply. Even if you are very experienced, the cost and time to do that repair and the limited life span left would be not cost efficient.

C - Whats a good replacement

Any of the following are good brand names for replacement and most are cost effective:

Seasonic – Any Model
Corsair – Any Model
PC Power & Cooling – Any Model
Thermaltake – “Toughpower” Series Only
Coolermaster – “Real Power Pro” Series Only

enViable · 10-07-2009, 12:58 AM

Is there a minimum wattage/power I would need?

Tumbleweed36 · 10-07-2009, 05:32 AM

My recommendation would be a minimum of a 650 watt power supply for you. Take a look at this specific one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=corsair%20650

**speedster123** · 10-07-2009, 05:38 AM

Had you replaced the "be quite" supply with an enermax?
Rate my Gaming PC

[must be a different rig you have]

enViable · 10-08-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by speedster123

Had you replaced the "be quite" supply with an enermax?
Rate my Gaming PC

[must be a different rig you have]

2 different PCs. The one thats nackered is my older one that my gf is now using

10-06-2009, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
enViable Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 OS: Windows XP	Enermax Liberty 620w Problem After 3 years my Enermax Liberty 620w has started buzzing somewhere inside. It doesn't seem to be the fan bearings because I've stopped the fan and it still buzzes. It was coming on and off more and more frequently for a few days, now it seems to be getting louder and more worrying. A - What could the cause be B - Is it possible to fix the PSU without replacing C - Whats a good replacement To buy another Enermax it's about £75 minimum but I wondered if there are any newer ones on the market for cheaper that would do the job as I'm not very clued up with my hardware. I'm running roughly... 4GB DDR2, Duel core processor, Can't remember the motherboard (Asus Rock I think), ATI Radeon 9500XT etc. Any suggestions, thanks in advance...if I don't blow up

10-07-2009, 12:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
enViable Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 14 OS: Windows XP	Re: Enermax Liberty 620w Problem Is there a minimum wattage/power I would need?

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Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,626 OS: XP Professional	Re: Enermax Liberty 620w Problem My recommendation would be a minimum of a 650 watt power supply for you. Take a look at this specific one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=corsair%20650 __________________ ---------- 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.

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speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,199 OS: xp pro SP3 My System	Re: Enermax Liberty 620w Problem Had you replaced the "be quite" supply with an enermax? Rate my Gaming PC [must be a different rig you have] __________________ Last edited by speedster123; 10-07-2009 at 05:39 AM.