PSU Fan Very Loud

multimate

I bought a new case for a HTPC build the other day - Cit S011b

I planned to use the PSU that it came with as it got decent reviews. Since I got it I installed the A6 5400k (AMD APU) and put it an ASrock fm2a75 pro4-m in this case. I don't have hard drive yet, will be getting it soon, so just testing bios - changed CPU fan speed - nice and quiet, changed Case fan - nice and quiet, can't change PSU fan obviously - running like an absolute jet - it is insane, and it isn't just me. (definately PSU btw and running from start)

Long story short new case with PSU inside running very loudly what to do

Will this change when installing windows (probably n00b question?
Is there any way to change it myself?
Should I try and send it back? - (got on amazon.co.uk recently, but mobo etc has been installed)
Should I just suck it up and buy new fan, or entirely new PSU?

U_Fig

like most PSU's that come pre installed in cases... i had to swap out mine too

Don't go opening up a PSU unless you have experience...it can go badly wrong..

best option is replace the PSU... it looks like an SFX PSU i can't find any specs on the actual size all say Micro ATX which i'm assuming the mean SFX

i bought this one to replace the PSU in my HTPC... it's damn near silent...slight hum only when holding your ear to it..

be quiet! SFX Power BQT SFX 300W

other options are a fanless PSU which will be more expensive

look in to PICOPSU

it's fanless also so dead silent

i'd say go with the Be Quiet one it's relatively cheap and it's served me very well so far...

if you are looking elsewhere make sure you get an SFX PSU or it may not Fit

darraghn

multimate wrote: »

I bought a new case for a HTPC build the other day - Cit S011b

I planned to use the PSU that it came with as it got decent reviews. Since I got it I installed the A6 5400k (AMD APU) and put it an ASrock fm2a75 pro4-m in this case. I don't have hard drive yet, will be getting it soon, so just testing bios - changed CPU fan speed - nice and quiet, changed Case fan - nice and quiet, can't change PSU fan obviously - running like an absolute jet - it is insane, and it isn't just me. (definately PSU btw and running from start)

Long story short new case with PSU inside running very loudly what to do

Will this change when installing windows (probably n00b question?
Is there any way to change it myself?
Should I try and send it back? - (got on amazon.co.uk recently, but mobo etc has been installed)
Should I just suck it up and buy new fan, or entirely new PSU?

I just did a similar build to yours. Had a CIT PSU - noisy as hell - bought one of these for €55 delivered:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B003T03244/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Almost inaudible even playing 1080p on XBMC. Size is SFX, sometimes called Micro ATX.

Tipsy McSwagger

Go into the BIOS and set it at a lower level.

U_Fig

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

Go into the BIOS and set it at a lower level.

I've never had an option to lower the fan on the psu on any motherboard..

Serephucus

You can't. The only time you might have an option like this is with an AXi PSU from Corsair, as you'd have access to their Link software. Regular PSUs don't trade any data with anything, so there's no way you could do that.

multimate

So is there no way to fix this psu at all, if not is there anything decent for about 20 quid?

docmol

I wouldn't trust a €20 PSU as far as I could throw a double decker bus!

Serephucus

You can replace the PSU fan. As in, it is possible, but it's really not advisable. I've been building computers for ten years, and I haven't done it yet. Best bet is to buy a new one. Unfortunately you won't get anything at all worth while for €20. You'll need more like €50.

Tipsy McSwagger

Serephucus wrote: »

You can't. The only time you might have an option like this is with an AXi PSU from Corsair, as you'd have access to their Link software. Regular PSUs don't trade any data with anything, so there's no way you could do that.

Yes your right, I was talking about a CPU fan:o

I've handled CIT PSUs in various forms over the years and never liked them. Always seemed like light pieces of crap to me.