Power supply fan too loud. Need to replace. What is a "plug and play" remedy?

[Daq32]

Lately, the fan noise from my power supply has become too loud. I vacuumed out the dust already, but it didn't solve the issue. I think I need to replace it.

I built this computer probably 6 years ago. The power supply is a Cooler Master 850W Silent Pro. The connectors on the PSU are 6 "6+2 Pin" and 5 "Molex 4-Pin" connectors.

Looking at new 850W PSUs, it seems most have 6-PIN and 8-PIN, but my rig has several of those Molex 4-PINs running to various components.

Are there easy plug and play PSUs available out there where I don't have to run new cables? If so, what are some options.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Gam3r01]

The only way to reuse existing cables is to replace it with the same unit.
If you buy a new, different unit, you will have to reroute the cables (which actually is not too bad).

 

[JamesSneed]

You likely don't need a 850 watt PSU. If you really want to know what your PC is pulling try a Killawatt meter. The 4-pin molex will be listed as peripheral like "5 x Peripheral". Do not reuse cables they are all designed with certain resistances in mind and some cables even have capacitors in them and some don't.

Something like this Seasonic is a pretty good value for an 850 watt PSU.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151190

 

[SkyNetRising]

Lately, the fan noise from my power supply has become too loud.

If your only issue is loud fan, then replace the fan. I'm sure you can find a way to replace it without replacing whole PSU.

 

[Alabalcho]

Lately, the fan noise from my power supply has become too loud.

If your only issue is loud fan, then replace the fan. I'm sure you can find a way to replace it without replacing whole PSU.

Replacing a PSU fan involves actual opening of the PSU. There's hazardous voltages present inside, even after PSU is unplugged from the mains outlet. Make sure you unplug the PC, then try to turn it on - this will discharge the capacitors.

Most PSU fans are hard-wired to the PSU' PCB, so you'll need to splice the wiring as well.