Weird sounds from PSU and computer shutting down!!

[Mathew Dony]

2 days ago my computer started making a weird noise (NOT FROM SPEAKERS) randomly. After some time the noise would become continuous and the computer will shut down. Initially i thought that the sound was coming from the graphics card but i am now sure that it is coming from the PSU.
When i turn on the computer again it is ok but the computer shuts down again if i attempt to run a game by making that weird noise. That weird noise even occurs if i play some YouTube videos.
The graphics card is kinda new but the PSU is 5 years old.

Now the noise is coming even while scrolling a text file.

 

[Rabmac]

Install Speccy: https://www.piriform.com/speccy

Once installed just run it and it will tell you the CPU, motherboard and HDD temperatures. This will let you know if you are overheating. The reason I suggest this, is that when a component heats up the fans start spinning faster, thus causing more noise. If the temperature gets above a certain level the PC shutsdown to protect the components.

 

[basroil]

2 days ago my computer started making a weird noise (NOT FROM SPEAKERS) randomly. After some time the noise would become continuous and the computer will shut down. Initially i thought that the sound was coming from the graphics card but i am now sure that it is coming from the PSU.
When i turn on the computer again it is ok but the computer shuts down again if i attempt to run a game by making that weird noise. That weird noise even occurs if i play some YouTube videos.
The graphics card is kinda new but the PSU is 5 years old.

Most likely it's just a bad PSU. Try using something that records voltages from the PSU or motherboard if possible, any voltage drops before crashing are a sign of the PSU failing.

 

[Vic 40]

If you're sure it comes from the psu,and looking at the age of it,is it imo time to replace the psu before things get worse.

 

[Mathew Dony]

2 days ago my computer started making a weird noise (NOT FROM SPEAKERS) randomly. After some time the noise would become continuous and the computer will shut down. Initially i thought that the sound was coming from the graphics card but i am now sure that it is coming from the PSU.
When i turn on the computer again it is ok but the computer shuts down again if i attempt to run a game by making that weird noise. That weird noise even occurs if i play some YouTube videos.
The graphics card is kinda new but the PSU is 5 years old.

Most likely it's just a bad PSU. Try using something that records voltages from the PSU or motherboard if possible, any voltage drops before crashing are a sign of the PSU failing.

Can it be the graphics card??? can graphics cards cause PSU's to make weird noises ?

 

[Mathew Dony]

If you're sure it comes from the psu,and looking at the age of it,is it imo time to replace the psu before things get worse.

Can it be the graphics card??? can graphics cards cause PSU's to make weird noises ?

 

[Vic 40]

If the new gpu uses alot more wattage than the old will it have an impact on the psu,makes it still a psu issue and should it be replaced.

 

[basroil]

Can it be the graphics card??? can graphics cards cause PSU's to make weird noises ?

Yes, but only if the PSU is crap to begin with. It's time for a new PSU most likely, especially if your GPU is a maxwell or fury.