My PSU fan just died. How long can I keep it going till I kill something else?

[makugx]

Hello

I have a CPU FAN not working message coming at the boot sequence.
When I look at the PC, it looks and sounds as if it's the PSU unit. The fan's not moving and it kinda wants to but it's just pretty still.

I've been dragging this issue for a while but now it's making more noise and I THINK I have CPU spikes of USAGE on the task manager. (I maybe confusing things)

Currently I'm using this very computer because I don't have any other and I don't have much to do besides gaming atm.

Any good apps to check heat temps?

Anyway, help!

i5
asus mobo
rpijaws 8 GBS
390 ATI
w7 U


Thank you!

 

[Gam3r01]

The power supply shouldnt (and couldnt) be throwing a CPU fan error.
If the PSU fan isnt working properly, I would replace it, since units can only manage certain levels of temperatures.
Though the error points to an actual CPU fan error.

 

[makugx]

Gam3r01

So how do you explain whatever's happening to my computer?
it's definitely acting up.
I don't know what to do for right now. This isn't my area of expertise.
Tomorrow i'll go buy a new one but I don't think best buy or anyone around here will have anything decent. SO I might have to wait till TUESDAY , which means imma have to endure this mf.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Gam3r01]

It seems odd that the two are related, considering the PSU has no signal it can send out.
I suspect the PSU might not be providing proper power, resulting in the processor fan not working properly. But thats a hunch at this point.
Fixing the PSU is the first step though.

 

[makugx]

Ok. Thank you!
Wierd thing is...it's still working. And Im going to play games now and see what happens..it seems to be bitching but not completely dying.
God I'm so close to being able to buy a new pc i'd be a waste to repair this crap! I've had it for 6 yrs!!