[SOLVED] New PSU odor

[asadkins]

I built a brand new PC about a week ago. Today I powered it on and the PSU (Seasonic GX650) was emitting a weird smell. It wasn't really a burning odor but more of an ozone smell but still strong enough to cause concern. Everything was still running fine but I immediately turned everything off and tracked the smell to the PSU. The only thing different is I switched the PSU fan from Hybrid to Always On last night. Is it normal for a power supply to smell like that? I noticed it just sitting in my chair beside the PC.

 

[jay32267]

I think it's probably normal.
As long as it doesn't smell like something burning I wouldn't be too concerned.
I would just keep an eye on it....I would imagine it will go away with time.

 

[asadkins]

Thanks, I was hoping it wasn't a big deal. I just powered it back up and no smell so far. Definitely don't want to fry any of my new components, they're way too hard to come by at the moment.

 

[jay32267]

Thanks, I was hoping it wasn't a big deal. I just powered it back up and no smell so far. Definitely don't want to fry any of my new components, they're way too hard to come by at the moment.

Seasonic is generally really good quality and I'd be little surprised with an "out of box failure" from them.

 

[jonnyguru]

Today I powered it on and the PSU (Seasonic GX650) was emitting a weird smell.

Correct.