Strange noise coming from pc

[seldNofSparta]

I just put together my pc, specification in signature.

I am getting some strange noise coming from the computer, it's sitting directly to my left.

It's a sort of static, electrical sound, high pitch. Not entirely sure how to describe it but it's incredibly annoying and gives me a headache after a while. The PSU is fairly old (about 2006), could it be on it's way out?

What is the usual culprit for this kind of noise?

Any ideas, much appreciated

 

[mothermachine]

Sounds like PSU coil whine due to an old PSU. What brand and model is it?

 

[HaloUK]

Take the side off, stick your head in the case and find out where the noise is coming from. Could be anything?

I had a high pitched whine and it ended up being a cable touching a fan.

 

[zakblood]

Corsair HX620

same old same old,

http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=112239

you didn't rma it then, and have the older type with a known problem, they should have been replaced, most did, seems you didn't

but for now just stick in a new one

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

XFX Pro 650W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply

or go,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-014-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

XFX Pro Series 650W XXX Edition Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply

 

[Gibbo3771]

Corsair HX620

Get rid of that, even if it is not the problem 7 year old PSU = BAD.

You can pick up decent ones for £40-£55 depending on wattage.

This should be more than enough:

YOUR BASKET
1 x XFX Pro 550W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £54.98
Total : £65.48 (includes shipping : £8.75).




Can not express how important it is to get a new one, with a system like that a PSU going bang is the last thing you want!

 

[seldNofSparta]

Thanks for the reply guys, i'll definitely be hooking up that new PSU!

 

[lee32uk]

I would go for a modular psu if it's for a prodigy case. Maybe something like the Silverstone Strider plus 500w.

 

[labcoattech]

Just make sure you don't go for a cheap modular psu!

 

[oldestgregg]

Cannot believe you guys are suggesting XFX to him! With the rep they have these days I wouldnt by a DVI cable from them lol

 

[wazza300]

xfx psu = seasonic

 

[Idleman]

As already suggested, make sure it is the Psu, before rushing off to buy a new one.

 

[zakblood]

Get rid of that, even if it is not the problem 7 year old PSU = BAD.

You can pick up decent ones for £40-£55 depending on wattage.

This should be more than enough:

YOUR BASKET
1 x XFX Pro 550W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £54.98
Total : £65.48 (includes shipping : £8.75).




Can not express how important it is to get a new one, with a system like that a PSU going bang is the last thing you want!

which part of "but for now just stick in a new one" didn't you read