XFX PRO 650W problems

[sharktaco]

Hello friends,

Im upgrading my system and it looks like this:

MSI Z97 gaming 3
I5-4670k
EVGA GeForce GTX 760
XFX PRO 650W
HAF 912
8 gb ram etc etc.

My problem is with the PSU. I thought this PSU was going to be a reliable quiet, all around decent PSU. But after building the new case and starting it I was extremly disappointed.

The PSU is REALLY loud, it sounds like the fan is running at 100% speed, even if it is at idle. All I can hear when the system is on is this god damn PSU.

I took the XFX PSU out and put in my old (very old) Corsair TX650W, and I can barely hear the fans. It's almost completely silent.

Is this a know thing about the XFX PSUs? I was under the impression that this PSUs was solid and pretty quiet.

I'm probably gonna return it. Do any off you guys have any suggestions to a quiet reliable PSU?

Thanks.

 

[chris987]

that isnt normal. RMA it! that is a very good psu though like the one you already had! why did you upgrade anyway?both are intended to run for a long time!

 

[sharktaco]

that isnt normal. RMA it! that is a very good psu though like the one you already had! why did you upgrade anyway?both are intended to run for a long time!

Thanks for the answer.

I think I will send it back and try a replacement(same model etc). The reason why I "upgraded" the corsair PSU was because the corsair was kind off starting to act up. If I would move the computer to a new socket and switch over the "on/off" button on the PSU, I would get like a sharp electricity snap. Also whenever I turned of the computer my keyboard was still lighting up, as if it had power.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I own one of those and it's very quiet , even under load it's hardly noticeable.

RMA

Even SEASONIC has a bad one here and there.

 

[sharktaco]

I own one of those and it's very quiet , even under load it's hardly noticeable.

RMA

Even SEASONIC has a bad one here and there.

If you don't mind me asking, what would be some alternatives to XFX PSU? Around the 5-600w range prob.

 

[sharktaco]

Ended up with returning the XFX PSU and found a good deal on a Seasonic G-650, 650W ATX12V ver 2.3.

 

[chris987]

Ended up with returning the XFX PSU and found a good deal on a Seasonic G-650, 650W ATX12V ver 2.3.

well i suppose, 'a good deal' means you will have to pay additional money for the seasonic g , there isnt a reason to spend more really but if you insist have it your way.!

 

[sharktaco]

Ended up with returning the XFX PSU and found a good deal on a Seasonic G-650, 650W ATX12V ver 2.3.

well i suppose, 'a good deal' means you will have to pay additional money for the seasonic g , there isnt a reason to spend more really but if you insist have it your way.!

The site I bought the XFX PSU didn't have it in storage, any other site that makes sense for me to order at didn't have the XFX PSU in storage either. I found the Seasonic G at a reasonable price, and it was in storage.

So yes, spending a bit more money, and have the Seasonic PSU in a couple of days > wait a couple of weeks for the XFX PSU.

I live in a country that has ridic import taxes when it comes to ordering stuff from other countries, so that's my reasoning.

 

[chris987]

fair enough! int that case, it will be money well spent!