Corsair VX450W chirping sound--disappointing
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:14 pm
Two new builds this weekend both, Antec P180 case, I7-860, 120mm exhaust fans replaced with scythe, ATI 5670.
My problem is with the PSU , it chirps constantly and noticeably. I noticed it first on one system where I replaced the stock cooler with a thermalright MUX-120 (fan also replaced with scythe SFF21E). I exchanged one VX450W with another one but the chirping noise is still there. Checked the other system and the chirping is also there but not as noticeable since the stock cooler covers it a bit. It's not the fan (it is very quiet) since the sound is still present even when I stop the PSU fan so it appears to be some kind of coil noise.
So I now have a sample of three of these PSU's and they all chirp like crickets.
Three questions:
1. Somehow, I missed the chirping sound when I was assembling the system at home. I brought it to another placed and noticed it there. Could it be the power source (home vs commercial building) is affecting the PSU?
2. Anyone else notice the same chirping noises with the VX450's?
Unfortunately, the systems had a preset budget so I had to use the "cheaper" $75 VX's versus the Modu82+ or Antec Signature's I like using (somewhat disappointing too the PSU was in SPCR's recommended list).
3. Any recommendations for quieter PSU's around the same price range?
Thanks-
My problem is with the PSU , it chirps constantly and noticeably. I noticed it first on one system where I replaced the stock cooler with a thermalright MUX-120 (fan also replaced with scythe SFF21E). I exchanged one VX450W with another one but the chirping noise is still there. Checked the other system and the chirping is also there but not as noticeable since the stock cooler covers it a bit. It's not the fan (it is very quiet) since the sound is still present even when I stop the PSU fan so it appears to be some kind of coil noise.
So I now have a sample of three of these PSU's and they all chirp like crickets.
Three questions:
1. Somehow, I missed the chirping sound when I was assembling the system at home. I brought it to another placed and noticed it there. Could it be the power source (home vs commercial building) is affecting the PSU?
2. Anyone else notice the same chirping noises with the VX450's?
Unfortunately, the systems had a preset budget so I had to use the "cheaper" $75 VX's versus the Modu82+ or Antec Signature's I like using (somewhat disappointing too the PSU was in SPCR's recommended list).
3. Any recommendations for quieter PSU's around the same price range?
Thanks-